I was browsing Hotscripts last night when I came across yet another cool little tool based on Amazon XML. Less than two years ago Amazon gave their XML interface a "soft launch" and the number of tools and scripts you can now get to interface with it is simply overwhelming. There are two plugins installed with this blog, both interfacing with ease with the XML stream. On other … [Read more...] about Amazon XML – Cool Tools
The Intelligent Virus
This week we saw the arrival of what could best be described as an "intelligent virus". Most viruses rely to some degree on social engineering in order to trick the recipient into clicking on the attachment and thus infecting their PC. However, until now at least, most of these viruses were not that convincing. This week's variant made use of the existing trust that exists … [Read more...] about The Intelligent Virus
Webhosting.info Stats
They have finally upgraded and reworked the backend over at webhosting.info. The previous version of the site was painfully slow to load regardless of your connection speed, while the new one has obviously been optimised. We're now ranked 19 on the IE toplist, which is nice. Last month was not a very active month for us in terms of CNO registrations and transfers, although we … [Read more...] about Webhosting.info Stats
Growth Rate
According to the latest figures released by WebHosting.info we are now ranked 21st for Ireland. There are a number of flaws with the webhosting.info stats, however, as an extremely rough barometer, it is interesting. John McCormack's WhoisIreland also provides statistics, which seem to be slightly closer to reality. In either case we are definitely expanding, whether this … [Read more...] about Growth Rate
MyDoom vs M$ vs Linux
Earlier this week a number of media sources reported on the aftermath of the MyDoom virus. What was quite shocking was the way they handled or, more accurately, mishandled it. Both RTE and BBC attributed the blame to linux / Open Source. If that were not bad enough, one of the commentators on Irish radio chose to add insult to injury ny threatening legal action against … [Read more...] about MyDoom vs M$ vs Linux