<![CDATA[Datamation Columns]]> http://itmanagement.earthweb.com en-us Copyright 1996-2006 Jupitermedia Corporation rss@jupitermedia.com rss@jupitermedia.com http://backend.userland.com/rss Is Apple's Halo Tarnishing? http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/columns/article.php/3767681 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/columns/article.php/3767681 Yes, its recent stumbles are numerous, but its superlative customer service is its saving grace. Which Technologies are Transforming IT? http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/columns/article.php/3767536 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/columns/article.php/3767536 Based on a survey of about 500 industry professionals, there&#146;s disagreement about which technologies are having the most impact. Why 'Cloud Computing' Is For the Birds http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/datbus/article.php/3765806 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/datbus/article.php/3765806 The "cloud computing" buzzword has got to go. It's simply too confusing, misleading, redundant and dangerous. The Enterprise Software Market: It's the Channel, Stupid http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/entdev/article.php/3764181 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/entdev/article.php/3764181 Vendors, searching for new clients, see the small- and medium-sized market as a lucrative sector. Too bad many of their efforts are largely wasted. What If China's Orwellian Olympics Succeeds? http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/secu/article.php/3763996 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/secu/article.php/3763996 China is employing an unprecedented level of state-of-the-art digital technology to suppress media freedom. For the sake of humanity, let&#146;s hope Beijing's Orwellian IT experiment fails. The TIOBE List Director vs. the 'Anti-Java' Professor http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/entdev/article.php/3763651 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/entdev/article.php/3763651 The man who maintains a list of the most popular programming languages responds to the professor who deplores Java&#146;s place at the top. What If IT Pay was Performance Based? http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/career/article.php/3763226 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/career/article.php/3763226 And while we&#146;re at it, what about paying tech software and hardware vendors based on whether their products actually work? Google Trends Reveals Which Tech Trends Are Hot (Or Not) http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/entdev/article.php/3759076 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/entdev/article.php/3759076 With its graphs that reflect the changing popularity of various search terms, Google Trends provides a forward-looking glimpse what technologies are on the rise. The Many Dangers of Cloud Computing http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/netsys/article.php/3760726 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/netsys/article.php/3760726 An industry analyst looks at the security concerns inherent in outsourced computing, and gives advice for businesses seeking to contract a cloud provider. Hard-Core Hardware: Green Is the New Black http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/columns/smit/article.php/3761566 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/columns/smit/article.php/3761566 There's no denying green computing is a hot topic among IT vendors. As the IT messaging chorus grows louder, however, the soundtrack rings hollow and smacks of political correctness. Is green gear really about saving the planet afterall? What's Wrong With Microsoft's 'Mojave Experiment'? http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/entdev/article.php/3762326 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/entdev/article.php/3762326 To prove that people really do like Vista, Microsoft held a series of videotaped focus groups, and told attendees -- all non-Vista users -- they would be shown a future version of Windows called "Mojave." Notes to a Young Software Developer http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/career/article.php/3760161 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/career/article.php/3760161 A professional five years in gives some career advice to those who are just getting started. Why Apple and China are Simply Incompatible http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/columns/article.php/3760826 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/columns/article.php/3760826 The pristine new Apple store in Beijing masks the very messy reality of a company like Apple trying to do business in a country like China. Let's Solve Our National Identity Crisis http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/secu/article.php/3756876 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/secu/article.php/3756876 Because we don't move forward with a comprehensive, protected ID system, we've instead ended up with a third-rate, insecure system based on social security cards and government agencies collecting data without our knowledge or permission. Tips on Getting a Better IT Job http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/career/article.php/3755386 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/career/article.php/3755386 Concentrate on the technique that works far better than any other. Plus: tips for shaping a tech resume, and recommendations for developing your career. Will Snow Leopard Leave Some Mac Users Out in the Cold? http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/cnews/article.php/3756136 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/cnews/article.php/3756136 Early indications suggest the next Mac OS may take some directions that will leave some users less than pleased. Microsoft vs. Apple, Post Gates and Jobs: Which Survives Until 2020? http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/entdev/article.php/3755136 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/entdev/article.php/3755136 Microsoft suffers from a tarnished brand while Apple relies far too heavily on the brilliance of one man, Steve Jobs. Can either firm overcome their inherent flaws? Will Traditional Software Vendors Disappear? http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/entdev/article.php/3755886 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/entdev/article.php/3755886 The old-line software firms are in a state of denial about changes disrupting the industry, from SaaS to open source. If they don&#146;t change soon it may be too late. The Mouse Is Dead http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/columns/article.php/3755221 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/columns/article.php/3755221 Take the time to savor every point and every click. It won't last: several new technologies are in the process of replacing this vintage technology. The Invasion of the Female Programmers (You Might Have to Work with One) http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/career/article.php/3755141 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/itmanagement.earthweb.com/career/article.php/3755141 A female software developer discusses the unique challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field.