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Firefox at Critical Mass? By Jim Wagner | Article Published January 9, 2006 Reports show IE usage slipping and Firefox making inroads as the two browsers enter 2006. Guidance Software Investigating Stolen Data By Jim Wagner | Article Published December 22, 2005 A computer forensics software developer finds itself on the receiving end of a malicious hacking attack. Santa IM Worm Making a List By Jim Wagner | Article Published December 21, 2005 The medium-risk worm downloads a rootkit and starts a keylogger to grab user information. Roping Off Quarantines in the Gateway By Jim Wagner | Article Published November 21, 2005 McAfee comes out with a quarantine manager to keep track of the different quarantines in a large environment. Sony Recalls Rootkit-Plagued CDs By Jim Wagner | Article Published November 17, 2005 The music giant blames the software developer behind its copyright protection. Postini And The On-Again, Off-Again Spam List By Jim Wagner | Article Published November 15, 2005 The message security company briefly found itself on the Spamhaus Project's block list after a recent e-mail campaign, resurrecting the debate over DNSBLs. CA Divests Open Source Ingres By Jim Wagner | Article Published November 7, 2005 Developers have a new patron for their open source database project. Yahoo, Microsoft to Link IM Networks By Jim Wagner | Article Published October 12, 2005 IM interoperability agreement is between two of the three largest public IM networks. Microsoft's Virtual License Shift By Jim Wagner | Article Published October 10, 2005 Officials want to make it more cost-effective for customers to use virtualization in the enterprise. Symantec Hardwires Partners By Jim Wagner | Article Published August 16, 2005 The company adds functionality from other developers to expand the reach of its commercial-grade security appliances. Spam King, Microsoft End Standoff By Jim Wagner | Article Published August 9, 2005 Scott Richter agrees to pay $7 million to get Microsoft off his case. Dell Bullish on Mac OS? By Jim Wagner | Article Published June 17, 2005 The PC manufacturer's founder wouldn't mind seeing Mac OS running on his PCs, according to a published report. Latest Espionage Case Underlines Threat By Jim Wagner | Article Published June 1, 2005 One of the biggest cases of industrial espionage in Israel throws a spotlight on the shadowy world of corporate competition and how easy it is to fall victim. Microsoft Preps Thin Client For XP By Jim Wagner | Article Published May 13, 2005 Redmond wants to turn obsolete PCs into thin clients running on Windows XP. IBM Expands Paid Open Source Strategy By Jim Wagner | Article Published May 10, 2005 Big Blue will use Gluecode's open source software as a springboard to paid services and its WebSphere line. Wireless Valley Maps RF Management By Jim Wagner | Article Published April 27, 2005 A site survey tool vendor plans to launch a tool later this year to measure the true effectiveness of wireless deployments. Microsoft Launching 64-Bit XP, Server 2003 By Jim Wagner | Article Published April 25, 2005 After nearly two years of beta testing, Redmond releases an OS for the next-generation technology. Siebel: 'We Can Do Better' By Jim Wagner | Article Published April 19, 2005 Partners and competitors circle the field, as Siebel's new leadership promises a bright future. Always-Connected, Tech Savvy -- and Happy? By Jim Wagner | Article Published April 1, 2005 Technology is a factor in job satisfaction rates dropping in the U.S. since the mid-90s. Microsoft Said to Have New Security Plans By Jim Wagner | Article Published March 28, 2005 UPDATED: Heeding critics of its Passport system and recent developments with companies like ChoicePoint, Longhorn will reportedly feature a new security measure to store and use personal data. IBM Adds SUSE to ISV Certification Program By Jim Wagner | Article Published March 16, 2005 Three months after starting an ISV support program for Red Hat, Big Blue adds Novell's Linux distro. Tech Heavies Throw Weight Into Compliance By Jim Wagner | Article Published March 7, 2005 HP, Oracle and others want to build a cross-industry, global framework for companies looking to get a handle on government compliance regulations. IBM Pushes Open Source and PHP By Jim Wagner | Article Published February 25, 2005 IBM contributes some of its open source projects to SourceForge.net while expanding its role in PHP development. FOSS Calls for OASIS Patent Boycott By Jim Wagner | Article Published February 22, 2005 Lawrence Rosen pens an open letter on behalf of the open source community against the OASIS patent policy. Swainson Takes CA Helm By Jim Wagner | Article Published February 9, 2005 New CEO John Swainson completes his transition into the seat held by Kenneth Cron for the past 10 months. CA Takes 'Intelligent' Approach to Assets By Jim Wagner | Article Published February 8, 2005 CA's Unicenter Asset Intelligence makes managing enterprise assets a smarter undertaking. IBM Pledges Patents to Open Source By Jim Wagner | Article Published January 11, 2005 Big Blue wants to start an industry-wide patent commons for the open source community. Tech Industry's Tsunami Relief Efforts Pick Up By Jim Wagner | Article Published December 29, 2004 Amazon collects more than $1.6 million in donations as big companies and bloggers do what they can to help in the wake of southern Asia's devastating tsunami. Feds To Probe Comair After Computer Outage By Jim Wagner | Article Published December 28, 2004 The DOT wants to know why the airline's computer system crashed on some of the busiest traveling days of the year. Novell Releases OES Public Beta By Jim Wagner | Article Published December 27, 2004 The company's new networking services software -- which blends Netware and Linux -- is available for a sneak peek. Comair Back in Air After Computer Outage By Jim Wagner | Article Published December 27, 2004 UPDATED: The airline is back in business after severe snow sidelined planes and caused a Christmas computer outage. Sprint, Nextel to Merge By Jim Wagner | Article Published December 15, 2004 UPDATED: The companies will unite to challenge Cingular and Verizon Wireless for mobile voice and data customers. A Look Back at the IBM PC By Jim Wagner | Article Published December 9, 2004 Big Blue's first commercial success in PCs redefined the workplace, and the world, 23 years ago. IBM Shedding PCs for Services, On-demand Spam Spikes This Holiday Season By Jim Wagner | Article Published November 16, 2004 Recent stats by Symantec show spam volumes leveling off, but think of it as the calm before the holiday storm. Take Your Linux PC Anywhere By Jim Wagner | Article Published November 15, 2004 Symantec finally acknowledges Linux' presence, goes mobile and revamps its encryption scheme. Former CA CEO Indicted By Jim Wagner | Article Published September 22, 2004 UPDATED: Sanjay Kumar is charged with securities fraud, conspiracy and obstruction offenses, while his former company strikes a deal to avoid court. Microsoft Tweaks Sender ID Deal For Open Source By Jim Wagner | Article Published August 25, 2004 Redmond works to make its anti-spam proposal more palatable for the open source community, but much remains unclear. Experts Question UN's Anti-Spam Plan By Jim Wagner | Article Published July 8, 2004 Wiping spam from the planet within two years is not going to happen, industry experts predict. Computer Great Dies By Jim Wagner | Article Published June 25, 2004 Bob Bemer, grandfather of COBOL and father of ASCII, leaves behind a legacy of innovation. Comdex Postponed, Looking for Answers By Jim Wagner | Article Published June 24, 2004 The owner's advisory board will meet this year to discuss ways to retool its once-profitable trade show. Steps Forward for Server-Based Apps By Jim Wagner | Article Published May 14, 2004 Analysts say the time has come for applications to be served up on demand, with information shared from client to client as well. Microsoft Readies Next Enterprise IM Server By Jim Wagner | Article Published May 4, 2004 Redmond set to test a new Live Communication Server with features to lure more business users. Will Customers Flee CA? By Jim Wagner | Article Published April 23, 2004 Even in the wake of a major management shake-up at Computer Associates, analysts don't see customers bolting for the nearest competitor. CA's CEO Ousted Amid Accounting Probe By Jim Wagner | Article Published April 21, 2004 UPDATED: Wall Street sends mixed signals about Computer Associate's decision to oust Kumar. SCO Targets Two in Linux End-User Lawsuits By Jim Wagner | Article Published March 2, 2004 UPDATE: The company files its complaints late Tuesday but postpones its official announcements until Wednesday morning. Sun: Security is a Lifestyle Choice By Jim Wagner | Article Published February 24, 2004 The Java Desktop System is first to get Sun's new super-security and authentication treatment, which puts the OS up against Microsoft's Windows platform. Windows Leak An Experiment in Open Source? By Jim Wagner | Article Published February 19, 2004 With a fragment of its source code available on the Internet, Microsoft gets a taste of peer review. SCO Receives Poisonous Reception at Ivy By Jim Wagner | Article Published February 3, 2004 Darl McBride might have expected a sympathetic crowd at a Harvard forum about intellectual property. He didn't get one. SCO Shifts, Microsoft Braces for Next MyDoom By Jim Wagner | Article Published February 2, 2004 UPDATE: Microsoft warns its users how to remove MyDoom.B from computers as the first DDoS attacks begin. Research Under Fire in Microsoft/Linux Debate By Jim Wagner | Article Published January 9, 2004 UPDATE: Linux supporters are lambasting Microsoft-sponsored research that is part of its marketing campaign. Does that mean the research isn't true? Teams Forming for 64-Bit Migration By Jim Wagner | Article Published December 23, 2003 Alliances between hardware and software vendors are going to help spur migration from 32-bit processors next year, one report predicts. SCO Spreads New Linux Copyright Notices By Jim Wagner | Article Published December 22, 2003 The SCO Group isn't letting the holidays slow down its license and payment quest with users of the Linux operating system. Linux in the Security Crosshairs By Jim Wagner | Article Published December 12, 2003 Experts say breaches at two popular Linux projects underscore one important fact: security affects everyone. Oracle Releases 10g App Server By Jim Wagner | Article Published December 9, 2003 New features abound in the upgrade billed as the first-ever application server for grid computing. SCO Forced To Show Evidence By Jim Wagner | Article Published December 5, 2003 UPDATE: SCO has 30 days to comply with a judge's ruling that it show details to back up its contract dispute claims against IBM. Novell Acquires SUSE and IBM Tosses In By Jim Wagner | Article Published November 4, 2003 UPDATE: Novell's quick to dismiss the Microsoft threat, saying the acquisition is to reduce impediments of Linux in the enterprise; officials also discuss the SCO indemnification issue. Now Speaking to the Mobile Market: Voice Command By Jim Wagner | Article Published November 3, 2003 New speech recognition software for PDAs and cell phones is hailed as the the perfect tool (or toy) for commuters and enthusiasts -- but the possibilities for disabled workers are just as promising. IT Spending Outlook Brightens, But Executives Waffling By Jim Wagner | Article Published September 2, 2003 Polls suggest the upward tick in enterprise spending is taking root but the story between the numbers is vague. Tablet PC: Will Business Buy It? By Jim Wagner | Article Published October 18, 2002 FEATURE: After buying the latest and greatest 'efficiency' tools in the late 90s, corporate executives might not jump on the Tablet PC bandwagon.Special Report: The Tablet PC Bank of America's Big Technology Boost By Jim Wagner | Article Published October 16, 2002 The financial group is making a huge investment in tomorrow, expanding its network by a factor of 16 and buying up colocation space for future customer services. Corel Continues Romp Through Microsoft Territory By Jim Wagner | Article Published October 15, 2002 More and more PC makers are pre-bundling WordPerfect, not Word, into their product lines. A deal with Gateway today marks the latest win for the software company. Microsoft Unveils E-Business Game Plan By Jim Wagner | Article Published October 8, 2002 Code-named 'Jupiter,' next year's server suite will feature integrated developer environments and more support for XML-based standards.Microsoft Unveils Security, Mobile Workforce Initiatives Looking Beyond Wireless Connections By Jim Wagner | Article Published October 7, 2002 Fixed wireless as an access option has been proven in cities throughout the U.S., now equipment makers are focusing on improving the products they already market. IBM Brings Two Generations Together By Jim Wagner | Article Published September 24, 2002 UPDATE: Big Blue has found a way to bring legacy mainframe systems onto a Web services platform, a tool essential in today's cash-strapped IT industry. IBM Expands Its Footprint in Silicon Valley Competitors Edge Into IBM Territory IBM's Web Services Security Answer Lies with Tivoli By Jim Wagner | Article Published September 18, 2002 UPDATE: The challenge in today's Web services environment isn't bringing one network online, it's bringing together disparate networks using different platforms. The Telecom Ripple Effect By Jim Wagner | Article Published August 15, 2002 A decline in high-end router sales reflect what everyone in the industry is coming to find out -- no one's building fat-pipe networks anymore. Is the Tech Recession Over? By Jim Wagner | Article Published July 31, 2002 While the numbers don't paint the whole picture, a new report by the Commerce Department shows a 'bit more optimism' in IT spending. Nortel Outlook: Job Cuts, Zero Growth By Jim Wagner | Article Published May 29, 2002 The telecom equipment maker is cutting 3,500 more jobs in its optical long-haul division on its projected 2002 growth outlook, which is flat at best. High-Tech Workforce Shrank 5% In 2001 By Jim Wagner | Article Published May 6, 2002 Tech support pros were hardest-hit last year, with IT jobs reduced by 15%. But the Information Technology Association of America expects the high-tech job market to bounce back soon. Sun Sets Sights On Wireless Web Services Market By Jim Wagner | Article Published March 25, 2002 Microsoft's foe is expected to announce a new set of J2ME standards for digital phones at its JavaOne conference. Charges Dropped Against Spam Blacklist Operator By Jim Wagner | Article Published March 22, 2002 Now that city officials in Battle Creek, Mich., are convinced he's not just another hacker, they're withdrawing an injunction and dropping charges against the owner of ORBZ anti-spam blacklist. Blacklist's Demise Rekindles Spam Filtering Debate By Jim Wagner | Article Published March 21, 2002 Who's responsible for eliminating spam, the customer or the provider? It's been a heated topic for more than a decade, and Wednesday's blacklist shutdown leaves more questions in its wake. Verizon Targets 'Heavy Data' Users With Rate Plans By Jim Wagner | Article Published March 15, 2002 Aiming to make its recently launched 3G 1XRTT Express Network more appealing to business customers, Verizon Wireless unveils alternative rate plans based on the amount of data transmitted rather than minutes used. Design Flaw Found in .NET Framework By Jim Wagner | Article Published February 14, 2002 Even though it took only hours for security experts to discover a vulnerability in Microsoft's newly released security enhancement, the report's author says Microsoft developers should be "commended" for their attitude and approach to security. |
