NetFlash: Skype's patch, Microsoft's certifications, Cisco's new Ethernet gear and more

NetFlash: Skype's patch, Microsoft's certifications, Cisco's new
Ethernet gear and more
10/26/05

In this issue:

* Skype patches critical flaws
* Microsoft introduces three-tiered certification path
* Cisco expands carrier Ethernet lineup
* Heated debate brewing over state's OpenDocument plan
* Groups challenge FCC's VoIP wiretapping rules
* Blog: Savvis tries not to lose its shirt
* Today on Layer 8
* Links related to NetFlash
* Featured reader resource
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NETFLASH: BREAKING NEWS FROM NETWORKWORLD.COM

By Jeff Caruso

You can talk up the benefits of Internet telephony all you want,
but you'll never hear your local phone company say it's patching
a critical flaw that could allow an attacker to take over your
phone - and the rest of your computer as well.
Skype patches critical flaws
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash9612>

Microsoft introduces three-tiered certification path

Microsoft's new certification process allows IT professionals to
get certified six ways from Sunday. Now you can obtain
certifications for a range of products and at a range of levels.

<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash9613>

Cisco expands carrier Ethernet lineup

Cisco is getting ready to sell more gear into the burgeoning
market for Ethernet services from carriers, preparing to
introduce new switches and hardware modules at the Telecom 05
show in Las Vegas this week.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash9614>

Heated debate brewing over state's OpenDocument plan

Debate among Massachusetts government officials may throw a
wrench in a state proposal to migrate away from Microsoft's
Office productivity suite in favor of software that supports an
open-document format.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash9615>

Groups challenge FCC's VoIP wiretapping rules

A group of privacy advocates and technology companies on Tuesday
filed court papers to challenge a ruling by the FCC, saying it
overstepped its authority by requiring VoIP providers to allow
wiretapping by law enforcement agencies.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash9616>

Blog: Savvis tries not to lose its shirt

Savvis CEO Rob McCormick allegedly rang up a $241,000 bill at a
topless club in New York. Now he and Savvis are being sued.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash9617>

Today on Layer 8, where the Force is strong in us:

IT exec orders DNA test for employees; Google Base - threat to
eBay and craigslist?; why hating your job is bad for your heart;
and how to keep Gen Xers in your employ (if you want to); all
this today and more at your home for not-just-networking news.
<http://www.networkworld.com/weblogs/layer8/?net&story=layer8>

The top 5: Today's most-read stories

1. Cisco talking IP-radio nets
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash9588>
2. How to respond to a security breach
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash9618>
3. School traps infected PCs in its web
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash9381>
4. Cartoon of the Week
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash9382>
5. CTO: BellSouth lost 9 COs to Katrina
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash9619>

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To contact: Jeff Caruso

Jeff Caruso is managing editor of online news for Network World.
He oversees daily online news posting and newsletter editing,
and writes the NetFlash daily news summary, the High-Speed LANs
newsletter and the Voices of Networking newsletter. Contact him
at <mailto:jcaruso@nww.com>
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