Linked List: October 5, 2004

Tuesday, 5 October 2004

EarthLink Finds Spyware Running Amok ★

The Windows malware problem just keeps getting worse and worse. CNET reports:

The Internet service provider worked with security company Webroot’s software to scan consumer PCs, surveying more than 3 million systems between January and September. The study found 83 million instances of spyware, a sign of increasing bombardment by malicious software.

(Via Brad Choate, via iChat.)

Omni Software Update Statistics ★

92.5 percent of Omni Group customers are running Panther. Lots of other interesting stats here, too. Remember that this isn’t representative of Mac users overall — it’s only representative of those who use Omni Group software, which I’m guessing skews nerdy.

(Via Rogue Amoeba’s Under the Microscope.)

Technical Note TN2123: CrashReporter ★

How to read a CrashReporter log.

Ars Technica Redesign ★

Complete redesign: new look, lots of user-customizable options.

Brent Simmons: ‘MarsEdit User Interface Notes’ ★

Detailed look at the thinking behind Ranchero’s new weblog editor.