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Gartner Outlines Top Security Threats

Firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention, and antivirus software are the high-priority defenses information technology (I.T.) managers are pursuing this year to combat I.T. security threats, according to results of a new survey ...

by Editorial Staff

The New Apple: Just a Pretty Unix Face?

June 22, 2005 11:10AM Digg It! Bookmark to del.icio.us “Apple’s differentiation comes from great software in a beautiful box on good hardware,” said Forrester analyst Ted Schadler. “The chip inside makes little ...

by Michael Smith

Microsoft Begs To Be Hacked

June 17, 2005 12:47PM Digg It! Bookmark to del.cio.us I see all these things as somewhat sad attempts to pander to the media’s love of hacking, and a bit of wishful thinking ...

by Editorial Staff

Google Takes Search Mobile

The new Google search tool for phones is mobile-provider agnostic. Any mobile user whose device includes a Web browser can access the Google main site to use the Mobile Google tools, including ...

by Editorial Staff

Review: PalmOne LifeDrive Mobile Manager

Tipping the scales at just 6.8 ounces, the new LifeDrive mobile manager is at least several pounds lighter than most laptops. When used in with palmOne’s wireless keyboard, the combination can provide ...

by Mark McDonnell

Red Hat Launches Directory Server

The directory server increases Red Hat’s presence among such competitors as Sun Microsystems, Novell’s SuSE Linux and Microsoft, all of which have proprietary products in the server-software market. Tripwire is offering a ...

by Mark McDonnell

Microsoft Steps Up Battle with Google

Bill Gates has used his appearance at an industry conference to offer Microsoft’s response to Google’s latest online offerings, announcing the incorporation of satellite imagery into location-based search results and introducing a ...

by Editorial Staff

P2P United Informs Users of P2P Risks

P2P United , the U.S.-based trade association representing some of the leading peer-to-peer networks, has announced a new cyber-safety initiative, informing users of the risks associated with peer-to-peer programs. The move comes ...

by Mark McDonnell

Apple, Intel Rumored To Be in Talks

Apple Computer Inc.”s computers could eventually be outfitted with chips from Intel Corp., according to reports.The two companies are reportedly in talks that, if fruitful, could result in Apple joining old nemesis ...

by Editorial Staff

Nations Join To Fight Spam

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and Spain’s data protection authority, Agencia Española de Proteccion de Datos, recently signed a bilateral memorandum of understanding to promote enhanced cooperation and information sharing on spam ...

by Mark McDonnell