Monthly Archives: February 2004
Dell Offering InfiniBand Capabilities
Dell Inc. is bringing InfiniBand capabilities to its high-performance computing cluster configurations via technology from Topspin Communications Inc.The addition of InfiniBand switches is a...
The Lookout: Get Patched
Security experts have found a new way to exploit a known buffer overrun flaw in Windows Workstation Service. Microsoft Corp. issued a patch for...
Should You Trust TrustE?
Like most users, youre alarmed at the myriad ways that companies exploit the Internet to collect, buy, and sell your personal information. You know...
SUSE Linux Openexchange Server 4.1
SUSE Linux Openexchange Server 4.1s Web-based groupware capabilities are so good, your company might be able to use the Web interface exclusively. By doing...
Open Source Java
An open letter to Scott McNealy, CEO of Sun, responding to remarks at Suns February 2004 analyst meeting.
The open-source community has been hearing reports...
Compromise Spec, IEEE 1394 On Tap for UWB
Motorola Inc. execs are preparing a surprise compromise proposal to remove the ultrawideband standards logjam, executives said Monday. Meanwhile, Intel Corp. this week plans...
Tech Conferences Ready to Go Virtual
The 2004 OReilly Emerging Technology is now history, with a Wiki full of Hydra and blogger transcripts to document it. Conferences are mental marathons,...
Intel to Refine Mobile PC with Florence
Intel Corp. this week will show off its latest concept PC, "Florence," emphasizing mobility for different lifestyles and featuring a second LCD panel plus...
EU Rejects Microsoft Offer, Sources Say
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP)—European Union regulators have rejected as insufficient Microsoft Corp.s latest offer to settle long-running antitrust charges but are continuing talks, sources familiar...
And the Winner Is…Cingular
The bidding war is over. Now Cingular can set about creating the nations largest cell phone network.Over the long weekend, Cingular Wireless and Vodafone...