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Monday, March 23, 2009

Google exec: IBM/Sun deal could benefit Java; Power grid susceptible to cyberattack; Hidden commands

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IBM/Sun deal could benefit Java, says Google's open source chief

Jon Brodkin By Jon Brodkin
Google's chief of open source believes an IBM acquisition of Sun could benefit the Java community, which has occasionally protested Sun's leadership role over the technology. Read full story

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Power grid is found susceptible to cyberattack
An emerging network of intelligent power switches, called the Smart Grid, could be taken down by a cyberattack, according to researchers with IOActive, a Seattle security consultancy.

Hidden Commands
Purser: I thought it would be cool to document a few of the networking hidden commands that I use for the community and hopefully you can share some of the ones that you use. Now just remember the troubleshooting rule of hidden commands: They are hidden for a reason. Some of them are unstable and can crash a device, but some, well, are VERY cool!

Linux penguin mascot gives way to Tuz
A stand-in mascot that has appeared in the latest Linux kernel isn’t intended to push out the traditional penguin named Tux but to benefit the plight of the Tasmanian devil.

Slideshow: CEO payday: How much tech chiefs made in '08
Oracle CEO Larry Ellison's pay package grew 38% in 2008, while HP CEO Mark Hurd's climbed 31%. Motorola co-CEO Sanjay Jha was granted $103 million in stock and option awards -- but like many CEOs' long-term equity incentives, they're underwater now.

Intel readying new chips for inexpensive ultraportables
Intel reaffirmed on Friday that it was readying new ultra-low-voltage chips, due in the second quarter, for inexpensive ultraportable laptops.

iPhone Data Speed Too Slow? Lawsuit Says Yes
Apple's facing new legal action over data speeds on the iPhone 3G. A man from New Jersey says the company isn't living up to its promise of superfast surfing -- and now, he's demanding action. His lawsuit makes for more than half a dozen network-related complaints filed against Apple in America's courts.

Is my network healthy? Miscellaneous tools
Izhar: The last post in this series is touching some of the other tools you can make use of when assessing a network. Not trying to cover it all, but to point some more useful utilities and commands.

E-health records not enough, experts say
If the $19 billion for health IT in a recently passed U.S. economic stimulus package goes only to driving up adoption of electronic health records, the U.S. healthcare system will not improve, some medical experts said Friday.

Video: Comic books go mobile
At the Paris book fair, two companies are adapting graphic novels and comic books to fit on the small color screens of mobile phones.

Enter for a Microsoft training giveaway from New Horizons
New Horizons Computer Training is offering a free Microsoft training course worth up to $2,500 to be given to one lucky Microsoft Subnet reader. Deadline for entry is March 31.


Exchange alternatives: Pros & cons
Clear Choice Test: Microsoft Exchange alternativesTesting shows Microsoft's Exchange still tops for features and management hooks.

App to no good
10 iPhone apps that could get you into troubleA look at the top 10 iPhone apps that could get you into trouble.

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03/23/09

Today's most-read stories:

  1. Rootkit to exploit Intel chip flaw to be posted 3/19/09
  2. Voluntary separation scheme for Dell's Malaysian staff
  3. Researcher cracks Mac in 10 seconds at PWN20WN
  4. Palm revenues plunge as Pre's launch draws near
  5. Tweeted out of a job: "Cisco Fatty" story
  6. Cisco buying flip video camera maker for $590 million
  7. Developer accidentally triggers iPhone tethering in 3.0 beta
  8. Cisco rivals size up UCS with usual reaction: caveat emptor
  9. Can Cisco sell 'unified' vision to a tough server crowd?
  10. IBM + Sun: How a merger would impact IT
  11. Students learn through robot battles


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