Summer Technology

Recently the issue of the Labor government’s newly proposed internet filter has caused a stir to those who value their technological freedom. This scheme would see all households fitted with this mandatory filter which blocks out certain internet websites and content in order to “protect” the public at a cost of 44.2 million dollars. Under this scheme, all websites under the ACMA blacklist would be blocked out from all computers; the purpose, Mr Stephen Conroy states is to protect the children of Australia from the inappropriate content that can be found on the internet. This notion is however ridiculously impractical and patronising to the general Australian public, who have no say in what can be viewed and what can’t be. It in fact, takes away the freedom of choice that we as Australians enjoy.  Do we really want Australia to join a censorship club in which countries such as Burma, China and North Korea are founding members? The simple answer is no.

Whether Microsoft can do to VMware what it's done to other tech incumbents over the past 20 years depends very much on whom you ask. Microsoft's history is rife with examples of how it came to a market late, launched a product that was underfeatured but cheaper than a competitor's rival technology and ultimately owned the market.

AVG (AU/NZ) Explains the Different Components of Internet Security Software

Melbourne, 1 June 2010 - AVG (AU/NZ) Pty Ltd continues its series of informative security tips by explaining for consumers and business people the major components of Internet security software.

So you've decided not to risk it any longer. You are going to install some much needed online security software. That's a great decision! Now all you have to do is pick your package and away you go. It's as simple as that isn't it?