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Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Novell reveals terms of Microsoft Linux deal; Are security pros worrying about the right stuff?

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Novell goes public with terms of Microsoft Linux deal
Novell has published details of its landmark November 2006 partnership agreements with Microsoft.

Are security pros worrying about the right stuff?
When asked what they worry about, CSOs and CISOs cite regulatory compliance and security controls overlooked in IT projects. Some acknowledge a general angst that simply boils down to the great unknown of system-wide chaos. But are security pros worrying about the right things? When asked this, many independent observers - former CSOs or consultants working with CSOs - offer a different perspective.

Skype worm jumps to ICQ, MSN too
A new variant of the Stration worm, which has been plaguing Windows users for the past year, has made the jump from Skype to the ICQ and MSN Messenger networks.

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Verizon planning iPhone killer
Verizon Wireless is plotting a response to AT&T’s widely-anticipated Apple iPhone offering, according to published reports.

Report slams FBI network security
The Government Accountability Office, the federal government’s watchdog agency, Thursday released a report critical of the FBI’s internal network, asserting it lacks security controls adequate to thwart an insider attack.

Web 2.0 meets the enterprise: complications ensue
"Web 2.0 creep" going on inside the corporate firewall is challenging enterprise networks to handle the real-time demands and bursty nature of the latest collaboration and social networking software, according to IT executives attending Interop.

Slideshow: Interop 2007 highlights
Images and highlights from Interop 2007.

Q1 was record for DSL
Global shipments of DSL equipment in the first quarter increased 5% sequentially to a record 25 million ports, according to market research firm Dittberner.

EarthLink to build out full Philadelphia Wi-Fi network
The sun came out for EarthLinks' Philadelphia Wi-Fi network on Thursday even as prospects for its San Francisco project remain shrouded in fog.

Computer glitch hits hundreds of Japan flights
Hundreds of domestic flights in Japan were cancelled or delayed on Sunday as a result of a glitch in the computer system of All Nippon Airways.

Microsoft cancels key developer conference
Microsoft Corp. has cancelled its fall developer conference, citing inconvenient timing for the show in light of the launch of important new infrastructure and developer-platform products.

Interview

Q&A: Why spammers are like dogs
In January, Cisco announced plans to acquire IronPort Systems, maker of communications security appliances, citing synergies between Cisco’s threat mitigation, communications, policy control, and management products and IronPort’s messaging and Web protection products. This acquisition won’t be like most of the ones Cisco makes, says Scott Weiss, the founder and CEO of IronPort, because IronPort won’t be integrated into the networking giant but operated instead as a separate unit.

Buzzblog: Of iPods, Google, and 'The Onion or The Times'
Lots going on: Microsoft wants its employees to ditch their iPods ... which it turns out not everyone owns anyway... Google's latest "hot trends" feature claims "American Idol" is popular (Who knew?) ... there's talk that Google's lawyers don't want kids Googling. … Oh, and don’t miss “The Onion or The Times.”

The Office-less office?
Blogger John Obeto argues that only a doofus would buy into open source alternatives to Microsoft Office. Weigh in on the debate.

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7. 'American Idol' is popular, says Google's 'Hot Trends'
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