Internet Explorer 8 is showing up in Windows XP’s Windows Update as a critical update. Although this may be a good thing for developers (getting a “more” standards compliant browser out there), it can wreak havoc on networks with applications designed for IE6/7.

There is an IE8 Blocker toolkit from Microsoft. Simply download it and install on your network. It will disable the IE8 update through Windows Update.

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=133921

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Here’s a bit of info for the Canadian IT sector: In the new budget the Capital Cost Allowance for computer hardware has been temporarily increased to 100% (from 50%). This allows businesses to write-off 100% of the cost of computer hardware purchased between Jan 27th 2009 and Feb 1st 2011.

What does this mean for IT departments? Tough to say – it depends on the performance of the business itself to justify whether there are any tangible savings – there are many businesses that pay little or no tax already.

For those consultants with small businesses on their client list – you may wish to remind them of this development. It may allow them to increase their IT spending.

Read more here:

Canada’s Economic Action Plan – Budget 2009

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