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  Why don't risk management programs work?

  When the moderator of a panel discussion at the recent RSA conference asked the audience how many thought their risk management programs were successful, only a handful raised their hands. So Network World Editor in Chief John Dix asked two of the experts on that panel to hash out in an email exchange why these programs don't tend to work.

  By John Dix | 20 May, 2013 06:20

  Tags: security, software, endpoint security, Wide Area Network

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  Dell replays Windows 8 blame card as PC sales slide

  Dell last week again blamed Windows 8 for contributing to a decline in PC sales revenue during the quarter that ended May 3.

  By Gregg Keizer | 19 May, 2013 20:41

  Tags: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Dell, Windows, hardware systems, desktop pcs, software, operating systems, PCs

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  Bitcoin developer talks regulation, open source and the elusive Satoshi Nakamoto

  With Bitcoin all the rage and startups popping up left and right, it's hard to know who's an expert in the virtual currency and who just has an opinion. Most people would put Jeff Garzik in the former camp.

  By James Niccolai | 19 May, 2013 19:01

  Tags: open source, e-commerce, regulation, Bitcoin Foundation, software, government, internet

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  No big-bang Apps news at I/O, but some announcements merit attention

  Apps, Google's flagship product for enterprise IT, had a minor presence at this week's I/O developer conference, but some announcements at the show and in prior weeks deserve attention from customers of the cloud email and collaboration suite.

  By Juan Carlos Perez | 17 May, 2013 23:57

  Tags: applications, Google, e-mail, Google I/O, software, Office suites, collaboration, Software as a service, cloud computing, internet

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  Wall Street Beat: Market stokes tech IPOs, as Tableau and Marketo debut

  A strong stock market could open the floodgates for more tech IPOs in the wake of Friday's solid debut of Marketo and Tableau, but not all segments of IT may be able to ride the wave.

  By Marc Ferranti and Joab Jackson | 17 May, 2013 21:17

  Tags: Tableau, business issues, applications, IDC, Marketo, Components, software, processors, business intelligence, Apple

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  How to script: A Bash crash course

  An easy step-by-step guide to the Bash command-line shell and shell scripting

  By Paul Venezia | 08 March, 2013 11:08

  Tags: unix, Configuration / maintenance, Linux, Networking, hardware systems, Network management, Mac OS X, Data Center, operating systems, systems management, management, Bash, mysql, software, open source software, system management

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  5 excellent uses of Windows 8 Hyper-V

  Windows 8's bare-metal virtualization layer is a great way to create an app sandbox, run a test machine, launch a VHD appliance, and more

  By Serdar Yegulalp | 05 December, 2012 11:16

  Tags: Microsoft Windows, Windows 8, Microsoft, Microsoft Hyper-V, Windows, virtual desktop, software, operating systems, VMware, virtualization

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  How-to: Get started with MySQL

  An easy step-by-step guide to setting up a MySQL database server, along with phpMyAdmin, on Fedora, CentOS, or Ubuntu

  By Paul Venezia | 15 November, 2012 11:13

  Tags: Database Administration, applications, mysql, software, open source software, Facebook, Data management

• Internet Explorer 9: A getting started guide

  Microsoft's Internet Explorer 9 officially launched late Monday and is ready for download here.

  By Ian Paul | 16 March, 2011 01:32

  Tags: applications, Google, Microsoft, browsers, software, microsoft internet explorer

• Enable iTunes Home Sharing in iOS 4.3

  The next major iOS update is slated to be released this Friday, March 11, alongside the ultra-hyped iPad 2. One of the key features is a little something called iTunes Home Sharing, which allows users to stream music, podcasts, movies and more from PC to iOS device.

  By Mike Keller | 09 March, 2011 04:54

  Tags: Apple, applications, software, iTunes

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  Google woos developers as software becomes more important

  Google did its best to court developers at this year's I/O conference with a much-needed integrated developer environment, API for better games and the ability to more easily translate apps. Their allegiance will become increasingly important as smartphone and tablet hardware sees fewer dramatic improvements.

  By Mikael Ricknäs | 17 May, 2013 15:43

  Tags: application development, smartphones, hardware systems, Android, tablets, software, mobile, Android tablets, mobile applications, Android OS, consumer electronics, Google

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  Windows 8 is an enterprise 'non-starter' because IT sees no value in changes

  Windows 8 faces a number of hurdles in the enterprise, but the biggest reason it won't replace the current corporate champion, Windows 7, is simple: IT shops don't think it's worth the upgrade hassle.

  By Gregg Keizer | 17 May, 2013 14:43

  Tags: Apple, Windows, hardware systems, desktop pcs, software, operating systems, Forrester Research, PCs

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  Google weaves Larry Page's social strategy into Maps, Search

  It became clear at Google I/O this week that Google is quietly but assuredly implementing CEO Larry Page's strategy to use Google+ to transform the entire Google experience.

  By Sharon Gaudin | 16 May, 2013 17:12

  Tags: Internet-based applications and services, Gartner, applications, Google, software, Internet Search, social media, internet, search engines

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  Google dives headfirst into streaming music pool

  At Google I/O on Wednesday, Google unveiled a streaming music service that will compete directly with the likes of Pandora and Spotify -- in what is said to be a growing market, however.

  By Sharon Gaudin | 16 May, 2013 10:06

  Tags: Spotify, applications, Google, Pandora, software, internet, mobile apps

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  Microsoft's counter-attack against Windows 8 coverage makes it 'look weak'

  Microsoft on Friday called some media coverage of its plans to update Windows 8 sensationalist and an effort to drive website page views.

  By Gregg Keizer | 13 May, 2013 18:49

  Tags: Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Windows, financial times, software, operating systems

Whitepapers about software

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  Delta Takes Off with HP Quality Software

  Delta Airlines had one overall objective in mind to support applications quality testing and drive QA process improvements without adding staff. David Moses, Quality Assurance Manager of Delta Airlines takes you through how he achieved efficiency within his Quality Assurance (QA) organisation. Read more.

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  Evaluating the Out-of-the-Box Experience

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  Redbook - WebSphere Application Server V8.5 Concepts, Planning, and Design Guide

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  Analyst Paper: Total Cost of Ownership