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A close look at how Oracle installs deceptive software with Java updates

Date: February 1, 2013
Author: rparente
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Interesting article on how Oracle install software in your machine without your permission, through the Java updates.

By

Ed Bott
Congratulations, Oracle.

Java is the new king of foistware, displacing Adobe and Skype from the top of the heap.

And it earned that place with a combination of software update practices that are among the most user-hostile and cynical in the industry.

In coordination with Ben Edelman, an expert on deceptive advertising, spyware and adware, I’ve been looking at how Oracle delivers Java to its customers and who it has chosen to partner with. The evidence against Oracle is overwhelming.

Specifically:

  • When you use Java’s automatic updater to install crucial security updates for Windows , third-party software is always included. The two additional packages delivered to users are the Ask Toolbar and McAfee Security Scanner.
  • With every Java update, you must specifically opt out of the additional software installations. If you are busy or distracted or naïve enough to trust Java’s “recommendation,” you end up with unwanted software on your PC.
  • IAC, which partners with Oracle to deliver the Ask toolbar, uses deceptive techniques to install its software. These techniques include social engineering that appears to be aimed at both novices and experienced computer users, behavior that may well be illegal in some jurisdictions.
  • The Ask.com search page delivers inferior search results and uses misleading and possibly illegal techniques to deceive visitors into clicking paid ads instead of organic search results.

I’ve spent the past weekend installing and updating Java on an assortment of physical and virtual test PCs to see exactly how the Java updater works.

Here’s what I found.

Read the complete article here.

Oracle Makes More Moves To Kill Open Source MySQL

Date: August 21, 2012
Author: rparente
Categories: Database, News
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MySQLOracle is holding back test cases in the latest release of MySQL. It’s a move that has all the markings of the company’s continued efforts to further close up the open source software and alienate the MySQL developer community.

The issue stems back to a recent discovery that the latest MySQL release has bug fixes but without a single one having any test cases associated with it.  That creates all sorts of problems for developers who have no assurance that the problem is actually fixed.

It’s pretty clear that Oracle is trying to make it as difficult as possible to use MySQL. The result is a wave of unsettlement in the developer community about what Oracle considers open and what it sees as closed. The move is causing problems for developers in all manner of ways as expressed here and here.

Read the whole article here.

End of the Novel Oracle vs Google

Date: May 23, 2012
Author: rparente
Categories: Android, Mobile OS, Technology
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Came to an end the fight Google x Oracle, at least in the courts.
This is because a California jury today declared the innocence of the search company, on charges of  patents infringement of the Java language to develop the Android operating system.

According to the website The Verge, the ten members of the jury agreed unanimously that Oracle has not proved any of his accusations that Google had infringed the patents of Java to develop for Android tablets and smartphones.

Google issued a statement on the decision:

“The sentence that Android does not infringe patents of Oracle is a victory not only for Google, but for the entire Android ecosystem.”

Translated from Olhar Digital

ColdFusion Job Opportunity in Greenbelt, MD

Date: April 11, 2011
Author: rparente
Categories: Jobs
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As a federal government contractor, ASRC Federal and its subsidiary companies participate in the electronic eligibility verification system (E-verify). This system is used to validate that all of our employees are legally eligible to work in the United States.

More information about this job:

Job Description:
ASRC Primus, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal is currently seeking an Web Applications Developer (ColdFusion, Java) (Application Developer V) in Greenbelt, MD.

Roles/Responsibilities:

  • Develops software applications and code in accordance with applicable requirements documentation.
  • Develops and executes test plans for software system verification and acceptance, and develops required documentation; conducts systems requirements development and allocation; manages software specifications, analyses of software systems, and codes of software modules.
  • Supports the integration of hardware and software systems, and generation of related documentation.
  • Provide both application software development support and sustaining engineering support for web-based systems using ColdFusion, Javascript, and JAVA with Oracle and SQL Server as the DBMS.
  • Ability to work with customers (end users, business unit managers, senior managers) to define requirements and manage issues surrounding software development.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and can fully inform management of pertinent issues and progress on projects.
  • Individuals work with customers to define and document requirements.
  • Also may be required to design/develop database tables in response to requirements.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics or a related field, with over 5 years of experience is required.

Apply here.

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ColdFusion Job Opportunity in Newark, NJ

Date: April 8, 2011
Author: rparente
Categories: Jobs
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IDT is an innovative and opportunistic multinational holding company with operations that span various industries. Through its Telecom subsidiary, IDT provides telecommunications services worldwide to the retail and wholesale markets. IDT’s Capital division incubates newer businesses , and the company’s Spectrum subsidiary holds its spectrum license assets.

We are presently seeking a ColdFusion and Java Application Developer to be part of the development team responsible for development and support of IDT’s order entry and management system. Candidate will be responsible for software design, development, testing, and support.  Candidate will be involved in all aspects of the system – User Interface, Middleware, and Backend.  Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • BS/BA Computer Science or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in Windows Application Development using ColdFusion, Java, and SQL.
  • Significant experience with Cold Fusion development is required.
  • Experience with Java web service, MVC frameworks and Java Thread development is preferred.
  • Good written and oral communication skills are required.
  • Experience with PL/SQL programming is a plus.
  • Experience with Oracle is desired.

Apply here.

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ColdFusion Job Opportunity in Chesapeake, VA

Date: April 5, 2011
Author: rparente
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Qualifications:

  • 5+ years design and development experience for web applications required, preferably experience with ColdFusion web applications
  • 6 years of experience in programming and systems analysis.
  • ColdFusion Web Developer, Programmer, SQL, Javascript, Java Experience in Oracle/SQL Server
  • Experience with database design required;experience with Microsoft SQL Server desired.
  • Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining database-driven web applications in ColdFusion
  • Knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL Server DTS Package development, Query Tuning/Optimization, Advanced SQL Query writing, Visual Basic/VB Script.
  • Knowledgeable of Data Warehousing, ETL Tool, and Data Conversion.
  • Mainframe experience preferred Extensive experience and knowledge using ColdFusion Components to implement object-oriented design patterns.
  • Extensive experience and knowledge using ColdFusion Components to implement object-oriented design patterns.
  • Experience using a mainstream Javascript library, preferably jQuery, and using AJAX to improve the user experience of a web application.
  • Experience using CSS to control the look and feel of a web application.
  • Skilled in analyzing product requirements and designing solutions accordingly
  • Ability to work both independently, and in a team, to achieve design and delivery goals is a must
  • Experience creating prototype applications and demonstrating them in order to help validate design ideas
  • Proven experience in user-interface design and implementation for web-based solutions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Skilled in analyzing product requirements and designing solutions accordingly.
  • Knowledge of and experience working within various Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies.
  • Experience working in other web technologies (IIS, DHTML, XML, AJAX)
  • Uses solid business knowledge to develop rapid proactive solutions for significant business issues.
  • Clearly understands purposes, objectives, practices, and procedures of the department and business units
  • Maintains a solid knowledge of corporate and departmental information system strategies
  • Demonstrates proficiency in systems analysis of business requirements
  • Knowledge of Client-server concepts (3 tier architecture concepts preferred)
  • Responsible for the development of multiple projects to fill needs as defined by the project manager in a timely manner, working specifically in the field of web development (internet, intranet, extranet)
  • Work with senior developers and business analysts to independently develop, document, test and implement systems.
  • Provide support for existing and newly developed systems.

Apply here.

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ColdFusion Job Opportunity in Washington, DC

Date: April 1, 2011
Author: rparente
Categories: Jobs
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Requirements:

  • ColdFusion version 8+, minimum 4 years coding experience;
  • use of ColdFusion Components;
  • server configuration and administration.
  • A minimum of 6 years of overall programming experience.
  • Experience with SQL Server – data modeling; complex SQL reporting; HTML and Javacript.
  • Must have strong analytical skills and the ability to work with clients to solve complex functional requirements.
  • Must have strong trouble shooting skills and the ability to work independently.

Desired skills:

  • Oracle
  • Commonspot CMS system installation and administration
  • COGNOS reporting (version 8.4+)
  • Datawarehouse design and ETL
  • Framework One (FW/1) (ColdFusion framework)
  • SSIS
  • AJAX

Apply here.

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ColdFusion Job Opportunity in Carson, CA

Date: March 18, 2011
Author: rparente
Categories: Jobs
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Description:
Excellent opportunity with Fortune 500 company. The purpose of this position is to maintain company website and participate in all other systems development and maintenance as required.

Primary responsibilities:

  • Develops and maintains an understanding of the business processes which drive the Internet and intranet development.
  • Maintain web content and database. Recommends web site features and enhancements.
  • Monitoring web site performance and function (RedAlert, email folders, logs, Webload, etc). This person is the first line of defense, explicitly charged with maintaining company website availability.
  • Participate in all other systems development and maintenance as required.
  • Writes new application programs from specifications under general supervision.
  • Maintains and modifies existing programs from specifications or change requests.
  • May develop functional and programming specifications based on user requests.
  • Debugs and tests all work.
  • Seeks out and solves technical problems discovered during monitoring and as assigned. Includes researching manuals, internet resources, forums, and vendor resources, persisting until an acceptable solution is found.
  • Prepares documentation as required. Includes program comments, flow charts, user documentation, and instructions to operations.
  • Provides operations with application support, including after-hours support.
  • Maintains department standards for programming technique, report standards, documentation and operations procedures.
  • Researches and corrects reported “bugs”, provides detail information regarding program behavior. Interacts directly with users to resolve minor problems.

 

Requirement:

  • Five years of experience working with Macromedia ColdFusion Server, Flash, Studio Dreamweaver and ColdFusion Administrator.
  • Three years of experience working with CSS, XML, JavaScript, SQL and RDBMS. Web services experience is a plus.
  • Three years of experience working with Oracle database, PLSQL and stored procedures.
  • Two years experience with b2c web sites.
  • Must be proficient with PCs and Windows servers. Sun Solaris experience is a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Apply here.

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ColdFusion Job Opportunity in Charlotte, NC

Date: March 18, 2011
Author: rparente
Categories: Jobs
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As a Software Engineer, you will be familiar with the full software development lifecycle and will have a track record of successful, on time completion of projects. Utilizing your strong programming skills, you will develop innovative and creative ways to make your customers successful, as well as utilize strong written and oral communication.

Technical Requirements:

To be considered for this position, you must have a minimum of 5 years enterprise software coding and application development experience in ColdFusion, Java or J2EE, as well as experience with one or more of the following programming languages: ColdFusion MX7, Flex, ActionScript, ASP, JavaScript, Java, .NET, C++.
This experience must also include hands on experience with Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle.

Salary: $100 – $150K

Apply here.

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ColdFusion Contract Job in Cokesbury, NJ

Date: March 17, 2011
Author: rparente
Categories: Jobs
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Duration: 3-6+ Months
Location: Cokesbury, NJ
Rate:55/hr C2C
No. of positions: 2

Position Experience:

  • 6+ years Cold Fusion experience.
  • Solid experience with Oracle Object Design and implementation (Oracle Packages, Procedures, Triggers).
  • Comfortable with maintenance of existing code base as well as new development.
  • Well organized with proven success in managing assignments (supporting end users) to timely completion.
  • Interface with customer to obtain a full understanding of the project requirements in order to recommend the appropriate technology to accomplish requirements.
  • Provide project timeline estimates.
  • Monitor actual deliverable deadlines against scheduled completion dates.
  • Participate in all phases of Software Development Lifecycle.
  • Support both client and department programming standards.
  • Perform unit testing of all applications developed and/or enhancements to systems.
  • Work with Quality Assurance team to ensure quality of work produced.
  • Process movement of jobs to production for both Internet and client/server applications and implementation of production scheduler.
  • Take ownership of assigned development projects.
  • Monitor application efficiencies to identify means of enhancing performance.
  • Ability to be self-directed, able to focus on personal assignments while remaining part of a larger team with proven ability to multi-task.
  • Good Communication skills

Apply here.

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