4I read a negative report in The Age newspaper about IT as a course of study in Victoria. A key line that I picked out regarding the cause of problem was that :
"All the off-the-shelf, do-it-yourself and managed services have created a well-worn and safe rut. It is easier to follow than to innovate, to take risks."

Melbourne is trying really hard to ( Read more... )

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This BBC news report details a recent hack attack that considers the tough nature of the network we know as the Internet. Interesting how robust this decentralised network has become.
    
This evening, I found this news story particularly depressing. It is much bigger than 'teacher surfs porn in a school' with an interesting technical background ( Read more... )

Microsoft Vista (long delayed) is on the horizon, so I was interested to read this report in The Age newspaper that notes the quiet surrounding its launch.  We can expect an enormous marketing campaign to tout this software and several billions of new revenue to fill the coffers at Microsoft each year. Vista cannot be a dud when just about every ( Read more... )