Software - World-of-Newave.info http://answers.world-of-newave.info/software.htm Latest news and articles about Software en-us Copyright (c)2004-2008.§/Newave SARL. All rights reserved. webmaster@world-of-newave.com (Webmaster) Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:31:36 GMT Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:31:36 GMT Newave Lisa XML Engine v1.0 - http://www.world-of-newave.info/about.htm 60 http://www.world-of-newave.info/images/wi8831.gif World-of-Newave.info - Knowledge and Informational Database http://www.world-of-newave.info/ 88 31 {LITERATURE > CYBERPUNK} - Quebec free software group suing over government's no-bid Microsoft contracts http://articles.world-of-newave.info/arts/literature/genres/cyberpunk/quebec-free-software-group-suing-over-government-20080883620.htm http://articles.world-of-newave.info/arts/literature/genres/cyberpunk/quebec-free-software-group-suing-over-government-20080883620.htm Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:33:19 GMT Kurt sez, "FACIL, the Quebecois Free Software advocacy group, is suing the Quebec provincial government, accusing them of abusing a legal loophole to essentially create 'no-bid' government software contracts for Microsoft. For a province that once considered independence from Canada, never mind independence from indentured servitude to US corporations, this is sublimely ironic." Government buyers are using an exception in provincial law that allows them to buy directly from a proprietary vendor when there are no options available, but Facil said that loophole is being abused and goes against other legal requirements to buy locally. "It shouldn't be the rule," Facil president Mathieu Lutfy told CBC News. "It goes against the public markets policy of the government, which requires them to stimulate competition and look for local alternatives. It's really an absurdity." Quebec government sued for buying Microsoft software, FACIL contests government practices in the Superior Court... Boingboing.Net Quebec free software group suing over government's no-bid Microsoft contracts {new window}   Www.Boingboing.Net - Kurt sez, "FACIL, the Quebecois Free Software advocacy group, is suing the Quebec provincial government, accusing them of abusing a legal loophole to essentially create 'no-bid' government software contracts for Microsoft. For a province that once considered independence from Canada, never mind independence from indentured servitude to US corporations, this is sublimely ironic." Government buyers are using an exception in provincial law that allows them to buy directly from a proprietary vendor when there are no options available, but Facil said that loophole is being abused and goes against other legal requirements to buy locally. "It shouldn't be the rule," Facil president Mathieu Lutfy told CBC News. "It goes against the public markets policy of the government, which requires them to stimulate competition and look for local alternatives. It's really an absurdity." Quebec government sued for buying Microsoft software, FACIL contests government practices in the Superior Court...
Quebec free software group suing over government's no-bid Microsoft contracts - Boing Boing {...}
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Category: Arts > Literature > Genres > Cyberpunk

]]> Arts > Literature > Genres > Cyberpunk {PROGRAMMING > RESOURCES} - Book Review: Head First Software Development http://articles.world-of-newave.info/computers/programming/languages/java/resources/book-review-head-first-software-development-20080886022.htm http://articles.world-of-newave.info/computers/programming/languages/java/resources/book-review-head-first-software-development-20080886022.htm Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:12:00 GMT O'Reilly's new Head First Software Development sums up decades of research on what works and what doesn't in the often arcane world of software development. Java.Sun.Com Book Review: Head First Software Development {new window}   Java.Sun.Com - O'Reilly's new Head First Software Development sums up decades of research on what works and what doesn't in the often arcane world of software development.
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Category: Computers > Programming > Languages > Java > Resources

]]> Computers > Programming > Languages > Java > Resources {SCIENCE} - Self-help software to soothe stressed astronauts http://articles.world-of-newave.info/science/self-help-software-to-soothe-stressed-astronauts-20080828322.htm http://articles.world-of-newave.info/science/self-help-software-to-soothe-stressed-astronauts-20080828322.htm Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:14:00 GMT Astronauts travelling to Mars won't be able to chat in real-time to therapists on Earth – new software will help them cope on the long journeys Space.Newscientist.Com Self-help software to soothe stressed astronauts {new window}   Space.Newscientist.Com - Astronauts travelling to Mars won't be able to chat in real-time to therapists on Earth – new software will help them cope on the long journeys
Self-help software to soothe stressed astronauts - space - 25 August 2008 - New Scientist Space {...} Astronauts travelling to Mars won't be able to chat in real-time to therapists on Earth – new software will help them cope on the long journeys {...}
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Category: Science

]]> Science {SYSTEMS > NEWS AND MEDIA} - Apple Releases MacBook Air Software Update 1.0 http://articles.world-of-newave.info/computers/systems/apple/macintosh/news-and-media/apple-releases-macbook-air-software-update-1-0-20080863822.htm http://articles.world-of-newave.info/computers/systems/apple/macintosh/news-and-media/apple-releases-macbook-air-software-update-1-0-20080863822.htm Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:00:42 GMT Late Friday, Apple released the MacBook Air Software Update 1.0 package, a firmware update for the MacBook Air notebook series. The update, a 368 kilobyte download, addresses issues with the notebook's video playback and processor core idling. Additional comments... Powerpage.Org Apple Releases MacBook Air Software Update 1.0 {new window}   Www.Powerpage.Org - Late Friday, Apple released the MacBook Air Software Update 1.0 package, a firmware update for the MacBook Air notebook series. The update, a 368 kilobyte download, addresses issues with the notebook's video playback and processor core idling. Additional comments...
O'Grady's PowerPage - Your Mobile Technology Destination {...} O'Grady's PowerPage is the definitive source for Mobile Technology and PowerBook news, reviews and information. O'Grady's PowerPage is your PowerBook destination and has been publishing daily since 1995. Get all your PowerBook and Macintosh news here. (10 April 2002) {...}
Published: August 25, 2008, 2:00 pm - Indexed: August 25, 2008, 6:25 pm - Page Size: 30KB
Category: Computers > Systems > Apple > Macintosh > News and Media

]]> Computers > Systems > Apple > Macintosh > News and Media {INDUSTRIAL GOODS AND SERVICES > PUMPS} - Pump Software Specialist Celebrates Jubilee http://articles.world-of-newave.info/business/industrial-goods-and-services/fluid-and-gas-control/pumps/pump-software-specialist-celebrates-jubilee-20080839912.htm http://articles.world-of-newave.info/business/industrial-goods-and-services/fluid-and-gas-control/pumps/pump-software-specialist-celebrates-jubilee-20080839912.htm Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:50:00 GMT VSX - VOGEL SOFTWARE looks back on successful 15 years Impeller.Net Pump Software Specialist Celebrates Jubilee {new window}   Impeller.Net - VSX - VOGEL SOFTWARE looks back on successful 15 years
Pump Software Specialist Celebrates Jubilee in impeller.net, the online pump magazine with the PumpSelector {...}
Published: August 15, 2008, 9:50 am - Indexed: August 15, 2008, 3:26 pm - Page Size: 11KB
Category: Business > Industrial Goods and Services > Fluid and Gas Control > Pumps

]]> Business > Industrial Goods and Services > Fluid and Gas Control > Pumps {COMPUTERS > NEWS AND MEDIA} - Report: Software fix in the works for iPhone 3G http://articles.world-of-newave.info/computers/news-and-media/report-software-fix-in-the-works-for-iphone-3g-2008083049.htm http://articles.world-of-newave.info/computers/news-and-media/report-software-fix-in-the-works-for-iphone-3g-2008083049.htm Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:12:00 GMT Business Week reports that a software fix could be the answer to reception problems that have been frustrating iPhone 3G owners, rather than a more drastic recall. News.Cnet.Com Report: Software fix in the works for iPhone 3G {new window}   News.Cnet.Com - Business Week reports that a software fix could be the answer to reception problems that have been frustrating iPhone 3G owners, rather than a more drastic recall.
Report: Software fix in the works for iPhone 3G | One More Thing - CNET News.com {...} Business Week reports that a software fix could be the answer to reception problems that have been frustrating iPhone 3G owners, rather than a more drastic recall. Read this blog post by Tom Krazit on One More Thing. {...}
Published: August 14, 2008, 6:12 pm - Indexed: August 14, 2008, 7:33 pm - Page Size: 68KB
Category: Computers > News and Media

]]> Computers > News and Media {COMPUTERS > HARDWARE} - You know you need new software when... http://articles.world-of-newave.info/computers/hardware/you-know-you-need-new-software-when-20080871611.htm http://articles.world-of-newave.info/computers/hardware/you-know-you-need-new-software-when-20080871611.htm Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:07:00 GMT It doesn't say much for your software when an out-of-office message effectively broadcasts the problems you're having with the software. News.Cnet.Com You know you need new software when... {new window}   News.Cnet.Com - It doesn't say much for your software when an out-of-office message effectively broadcasts the problems you're having with the software.
You know you need new software when... | The Open Road - The Business and Politics of Open Source by Matt Asay - CNET News.com {...} It doesn't say much for your software when an out-of-office message effectively broadcasts the problems you're having with the software. Read this blog post by Matt Asay on The Open Road. {...}
Published: August 12, 2008, 2:07 am - Indexed: August 13, 2008, 1:14 pm - Page Size: 71KB
Category: Computers > Hardware

]]> Computers > Hardware {NORTH AMERICA > EMPLOYMENT} - Software Engineer I http://articles.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/business-and-economy/employment/software-engineer-i-2008088508.htm http://articles.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/business-and-economy/employment/software-engineer-i-2008088508.htm Sun, 10 Aug 2008 19:19:20 GMT This position provides software development solutions and maintenance of software applications. The ideal candidate will possess the following: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Coursework in information technology or managed healthcare preferred. - Must have three (3) to five (5) years of previous experience in information technology and/or managed healthcare. - Experience in analysis and problem solving and be fluent in MUMPS and ISX AES. - Systems implementaion experience required and previous experience working with managed healthcare software applications preferred. - Ability to translate system processes into clear instructions and/or explanations. - Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and implement on a timely basis. - Ability to work in a team environment and be a mentor/advisor as needed. Brown & Toland offers comprehensive benefit programs. Employees pay a pre-tax share of medical, dental, and vision health benefits only. Programs begin on the first of the month after 30 days of employment and include: • Medical (HMO with prescription drug and mental health benefits) • Dental (DMO and PDO) • Vision • Accidental death and life insurance • Supplemental life insurance for you, your spouse and dependent children • Long term disability insurance • Health Care Reimbursement Account • Dependent Care Reimbursement Account • Transit and Parking Pre-Tax Benefit • 401(k) (Brown & Toland matches.50 cents on each dollar you contribute up to 6% of a participant’s eligible compensation.) Time Off Benefits • A generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual plan. • An Extended Illness Bank (EIB) accrual plan. • 9 paid holidays per year. Other Benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Tuition reimbursement program. • Company-paid professional education and development programs. • Business-casual work environment. • Wellness Programs • Computer Based Training • Access to Credit Union Letter of interest and current resume to HR, Brown & Toland, PO 640469, San Francisco, CA 94164-0469, fax to 415/972-4334, or email to careers@btmg.com Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. Reposting this message elsewhere is NOT OK. Sfbay.Craigslist.Org Software Engineer I {new window}   Sfbay.Craigslist.Org - This position provides software development solutions and maintenance of software applications. The ideal candidate will possess the following: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Coursework in information technology or managed healthcare preferred. - Must have three (3) to five (5) years of previous experience in information technology and/or managed healthcare. - Experience in analysis and problem solving and be fluent in MUMPS and ISX AES. - Systems implementaion experience required and previous experience working with managed healthcare software applications preferred. - Ability to translate system processes into clear instructions and/or explanations. - Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and implement on a timely basis. - Ability to work in a team environment and be a mentor/advisor as needed. Brown & Toland offers comprehensive benefit programs. Employees pay a pre-tax share of medical, dental, and vision health benefits only. Programs begin on the first of the month after 30 days of employment and include: • Medical (HMO with prescription drug and mental health benefits) • Dental (DMO and PDO) • Vision • Accidental death and life insurance • Supplemental life insurance for you, your spouse and dependent children • Long term disability insurance • Health Care Reimbursement Account • Dependent Care Reimbursement Account • Transit and Parking Pre-Tax Benefit • 401(k) (Brown & Toland matches.50 cents on each dollar you contribute up to 6% of a participant’s eligible compensation.) Time Off Benefits • A generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual plan. • An Extended Illness Bank (EIB) accrual plan. • 9 paid holidays per year. Other Benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Tuition reimbursement program. • Company-paid professional education and development programs. • Business-casual work environment. • Wellness Programs • Computer Based Training • Access to Credit Union Letter of interest and current resume to HR, Brown & Toland, PO 640469, San Francisco, CA 94164-0469, fax to 415/972-4334, or email to careers@btmg.com Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. Reposting this message elsewhere is NOT OK.
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Category: Regional > North America > United States > California > Metro Areas > San Francisco Bay Area > Business and Economy > Employment

]]> Regional > North America > United States > California > Metro Areas > San Francisco Bay Area > Business and Economy > Employment {COMPUTERS > NEWS AND MEDIA} - Apple releases update to iPhone 2.0 software http://articles.world-of-newave.info/computers/news-and-media/apple-releases-update-to-iphone-2-0-software-2008086911.htm http://articles.world-of-newave.info/computers/news-and-media/apple-releases-update-to-iphone-2-0-software-2008086911.htm Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:30:00 GMT The new software supposedly comes with various "bug fixes," although it's not clear right now exactly what bugs Apple chose to tackle with the new software. News.Cnet.Com Apple releases update to iPhone 2.0 software {new window}   News.Cnet.Com - The new software supposedly comes with various "bug fixes," although it's not clear right now exactly what bugs Apple chose to tackle with the new software.
Apple releases update to iPhone 2.0 software | One More Thing - CNET News.com {...} The new software supposedly comes with various 'bug fixes,' although it's not clear right now exactly what bugs Apple chose to tackle with the new software. Read this blog post by Tom Krazit on One More Thing. {...}
Published: August 5, 2008, 12:30 am - Indexed: August 6, 2008, 9:43 pm - Page Size: 80KB
Category: Computers > News and Media

]]> Computers > News and Media {SYSTEMS > NEWS AND MEDIA} - iPodObserver - Apple Releases iPhone Software 2.0.1 http://articles.world-of-newave.info/computers/systems/apple/macintosh/news-and-media/ipodobserver-apple-releases-iphone-software-2-2008081134.htm http://articles.world-of-newave.info/computers/systems/apple/macintosh/news-and-media/ipodobserver-apple-releases-iphone-software-2-2008081134.htm Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:20:00 GMT Apple released the highly anticipated iPhone Software 2.0.1 update late on Monday evening. While the potential list of fixes included in the update is long, the description of what it actually does include is the stunningly terse "Bug fixes." Ipodobserver.Com iPodObserver - Apple Releases iPhone Software 2.0.1 {new window}   Www.Ipodobserver.Com - Apple released the highly anticipated iPhone Software 2.0.1 update late on Monday evening. While the potential list of fixes included in the update is long, the description of what it actually does include is the stunningly terse "Bug fixes."
Apple Releases iPhone Software 2.0.1 || The iPod Observer - Now Playing {...}
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Category: Computers > Systems > Apple > Macintosh > News and Media

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