Software

Apple has rolled out important updates to its Safari web browser today across multiple platforms.
Version 4.0.2 addresses a couple of nasty security flaws in Apple’s semi-popular browser:

An issue in WebKit’s handling of the parent and top objects may result in a cross-site scripting attack when visiting a maliciously crafted website. This update addresses the issue [...]

I’ve written a series of blog entries on this site documenting my frustrations with Ubuntu Linux on the desktop. In return for my efforts, I’ve been labeled a Microsoft shill or “fan boi”, an evil capitalist, and an obvious Linux hater who feels the need to antagonise Ubuntu users. Only one of those four labels [...]

I can’t think of a better example to demonstrate how Ubuntu/Linux is still stuck in the 80’s/early 90’s in terms of computing than by putting forward the flawed implementation of audio in the Open Source Operating System.
Through the rapid rise of broadband and faster home connections, video and audio increasingly plays a role in how [...]

I know plenty of people will be rushing to download a copy of the final version of Firefox 3 today when it’s released. But here are five reasons why you should wait a few days before you even think about downloading:

The Mozilla servers will crash today if too many people attempt to download the software [...]