Google launches ‘Google Apps Reseller Program’

Google on Wednesday announced a reseller program for Google Apps Premier Edition. Under this new ‘Google Apps Authorized Reseller Program’, authorized resellers will be able to sell, customize and support premium versions of Google Apps, which includes Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sites, Google Talk, and Google Video for business.

With this new Google Apps reseller program, Google probably aims the top-selling Office package from Microsoft. Google Apps is a customizable web-based package of business applications including mail, calendar, team site creation, document collaboration, and video …

AVG acquires ID theft prevention specialist Sana Security

Antivirus and Internet Security company AVG Technologies on Tuesday announced that it has acquired identity-theft prevention software maker Sana Security Inc. The transaction marks another successful milestone for AVG, as it continues to improve Internet security coverage for individuals and small businesses and expand its global footprint. Amsterdam-based AVG did not disclosed the amount involved in the deal but confirmed that the acquisition provides AVG with its first Silicon Valley office.

“AVG’s acquisition of Sana is one of the most exciting accomplishments in identity …

Microsoft releases Critical update for Internet Explorer

Microsoft on Wednesday released a patch for a critical security flaw in Internet Explorer that is being actively exploited via hacked websites. The vulnerability could exploit Javascript to allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted Web page using Internet Explorer. According to Microsoft, users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.

Microsoft rated the security update critical, for Internet Explorer 5.01, Internet Explorer …

Firefox 3.0.5 and Firefox 2.0.0.19 now available

Mozilla on Tuesday, announced that Firefox 3.0.5 and Firefox 2.0.0.19 are now available for Windows, Mac, and Linux as free downloads. Firefox 3.0.5 fixes several issues found in Firefox 3.0.4. On the other hand, Firefox 2.0.0.19 also fixes to some critical security vulnerabilities and it is the last release of Firefox 2. And from now on there will be no phishing protection service for Firefox 2.

Firefox 3.0.5 comes with three critical, one high, one moderate and three low security vulnerabilities. It also adressed …

Mozilla Firefox 3.1 Beta 2

Firefox 3.1 Beta 2 is here! This new version of the popular browser is intended for developer testing and community feedback. It comes with some new features including all new Private Browsing Mode that allows you to browse without Firefox storing any traces of where you’ve been and a faster JavaScript engine called TraceMonkey!

Firefox 3.1 Beta 2 is available for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux in 55 different languages. It also comes with a new function that will make it …

Firefox crosses 20% Global Market Share

Popular web browser Firefox continues it’s quest to dominate the global browser market. According to Market Share, during November 2008, Firefox has exceeded 20% share for a full month. Mozilla’s CEO, Johhn Lilly considers it as a significant milestone for Firefox and Mozilla and gives the credit to the Mozilla community.

Market Share points that Firefox usage share increased significantly with three major reasons – U.S. election, Thanksgiving holiday and extra weekend days. …

Apple removes Antivirus Recommendation Note

Apple on Tuesday, removed their recommendation about use of antivirus software. Earlier a note posted on their support site urged Mac users to go for an anti-virus program for online safety. This created a lot of buzz among the Mac users. The support note was initially published last year and was updated in November. Apple now says the Mac is “safe out of box”.

“We have removed the KnowledgeBase article because it was old and …

Apple recommends use of Anti-Virus

This is for Mac users. Apple now recommends the use of anti-virus software for your online safety. Apple made this recommendation in the form of a note posted on it’s support site. The note, posted on November 21, says:

“Apple encourages the widespread use of multiple antivirus utilities so that virus programmers have more than one application to circumvent, thus making the whole virus writing process more difficult.”

This step is thought to be a response to the increasing threats from malicious programs. …