News for Tuesday, March 14 2006

Industry News

Cryzip Trojan Encrypts Files, Demands Ransom

A new Trojan making the rounds has found a new angle: Cryzip encrypts the data into a password-protected file, and demands a $300 ransom to extract the files. (Read More)
Source: eWeek

Apple again pays Jobs $1 salary

Poor Steve, isn't it time for a merit increase? (Read More)
Source: CNet

10

New Microsoft site 10 is a place for people who use technology. Featuring Laura Foy and Tina Wood (formerly at G4 TV). (Read More)
Source: Microsoft

Google to Offer Book Downloads

Google says it will soon sell full-text versions of books at the request of its book publishing partners. First up, Harper Collins and Random House will be available. (Read More)
Source: eWeek

Developer News

Agile programming has fallen short

Software design legend Steve McConnell says agile programming, like CASE before it, is a good idea that hasn't quite lived up to expectations. (Read More)
Source: InfoWorld

Zend/PHP Conference 2005

October 18-21, San Francisco CA. Learn PHP from the source. (Read More)
Source: Zend

Made in Express Contest Announced

Step 1: Build something cool with one of the Express Editions Step 2: ??? Step 3: Win $10,000US (Read More)
Source: Microsoft

Math Nerds Prepare To Celebrate Pi Day

Happy Pi day (3/14)! Don't forget to draw a circle, or memorize a few dozen digits to celebrate. (Read More)
Source: TechWeb

Hot Threads

Source Control

Developers without source control are like cars without bumpers. Everything is fine until you run into something. (Read More)
Source: The Code Project

Nanotech helps blind hamsters see

Peptides injected into hamsters' brains helped restore vision. Research has implications for stroke and trauma recovery as well. (Read More)
Source: The Code Project