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New Java Runtime Coming. Set Phasers To Yawn

27-Feb-08

Sun are preparing a new Java Runtime Environment for release later this year and there’s a couple of changes to this version that have some bearing on deployment. I can’t imagine there is an enterprise out there that doesn’t have to deal with Java applications.
The biggest change is that from this new version onwards, [...]

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Update Adobe Reader Now, PDF Exploits In The Wild

13-Feb-08

Adobe have recently released an update for Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8, updating them to version 8.1.2, to address a serious vulnerability that is leading to infections of Trojan.Zonebac via malicious banner advertisements.
The Sunbelt Software blog has some more detail on the exploit here: If you have Adobe Acrobat 7 or 8, make sure it’s updated, [...]

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Bypass Windows Live Installer With Direct Install Downloads

26-Jan-08

Looking to bypass the Windows Live Installer and want direct access to the Live suite application installers? Here’s where to find them. Credits go to the Vistax64 forums and Snakodus.
The new Windows Live Installer is a great way for every day users to gain access to each of the new Live applications, but what if [...]

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Set Default Formats for New Office Documents from Windows Explorer

20-Dec-07

If you’re deploying Office 2007 and haven’t yet standardised on the new file formats, you’re probably already aware of how to set the default file formats via Group Policy, or using the Office Customization Tool to set the defaults before installing Office.
There’s another avenue to creating new Office documents that I hadn’t thought about until [...]

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