05/01/09
U.S. needs transparent policies for carrying out cyberattacks
http://www.networkworld.com/nldailynewsam194289
The notion that the federal government needs to create an
arsenal of cyberattack capabilities to help defend U.S.
interests in cyberspace is gaining considerable support as
concerns heighten about online security threats aimed at
critical infrastructure targets. But the U.S. has no clear legal
or policy framework governing the development and use of such
capabilities, the National Research Council warned in a report
released Wednesday.Read full story
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20 kick-ass network research projects
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While start-up funding and the emergence of exciting new network
startups has fizzled over the past year, research projects at
university and other labs continue to sizzle....
Hacker: I broke into Twitter
http://www.networkworld.com/nldailynewsam194291
For the second time this year, a hacker claims to have gained
administrative access to a Twitter employee's account.
Netbook pioneer to stick with Windows in 2009
http://www.networkworld.com/nldailynewsam194292
Asustek Computer (Asus) plans to continue using Microsoft
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widespread interest in alternatives such as Google's...
Microsoft gives users Windows 7 free for 13 months
http://www.networkworld.com/nldailynewsam194293
Microsoft will let users run Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC)
for more than a year, giving them free use of the new operating
system for a significantly longer time than it...
Federal CISOs decry excessive paperwork
http://www.networkworld.com/nldailynewsam194294
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are two of the biggest distractions for federal Chief
Information Security Officers trying to shore up...
Network security: What do Britney Spears, the Wizard of Oz and
the Dark Market have in common?
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/043009-rsa-security.html
Security experts say the darndest things: RSA Conference 2009
brings out the unexpected.
Federal government cloud adoption will triple by 2013, report
says http://www.networkworld.com/nldailynewsam194295
Government agencies are moving slower on cloud computing than
the IT industry as a whole, but federal government spending on
the cloud will nearly triple by 2013.
Buzzblog: LaserJet turns 25 ... "PC LOAD LETTER" still
unfathomable http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/41433
The HP LaserJet desktop printer was a hit the moment it debuted
at Spring Comdex 1984. Since then LaserJet has become HP's
all-time leading seller, accounting for more than 100 million
units. It (and the classic movie "Office Space") also made
famous the nonsensical error message "PC LOAD LETTER."
Podcast: Swine flu scare shines spotlight on telework
http://www.networkworld.com/nldailynewsam194296
Chuck Wilsker, president and CEO of the Telework Coalition in
Washington, D.C., explains why businesses shouldn't wait for a
swine flu epidemic to establish a solid telework program for
their employees. (11:01)
Podcast: Movie Madness is NOT Caused by Swine Flu
http://www.networkworld.com/nldailynewsam194297
Keith and guest host Jonathan Summey discuss swine flu mania and
malware attacks, possible good news for IT spending, and the
return of the Movie Madness prediction contest. (36:22)
Microsoft responds to EU over antitrust charges: let's talk
http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/41439
Microsoft Subnet reports that Microsoft has finally submitted a
response to the European Commission over the EC's findings that
the company violated antitrust regulations. The company has
requested an oral hearing where it will defend itself.
Anxious industry awaits word from Cisco
http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/41488
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into a downtrodden market? Tune in on May 6 when the numbers
will be out.
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