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Microsoft Preps Patches for Critical Flaws
Microsoft Corp.s first monthly patch day for 2005 will include security fixes for three vulnerabilities in Windows products, the software giant said Thursday.As part...
Cisco Eyes Airespace in Wireless LAN Switch Realm
Rumors are flying among several industry sources this week that Cisco Systems Inc. is in serious talks to acquire wireless LAN switch startup Airespace...
Intels Barrett Talks Mobility at CES
LAS VEGAS—Intel Corp. CEO Craig Barrett looked forward to the companys launch of its next-generation mobile "Sonoma" platform by touting some of the applications...
Opera Delivers Beta of Linux Web Browser
Norwegian software vendor Opera Software ASA on Tuesday released the beta version of its Opera Web browser for Linux.The announcement comes several weeks after...
Microsoft to Serve Up Monthly Virus Zapper
Continuing its recent spate of security moves, Microsoft Corp. on Thursday said it plans to release a virus detection and removal tool on Jan....
Low-Cost Storage Proliferates for Portable Devices
A growing number of storage vendors are rolling out low-cost storage wares designed to maximize home networking environments, mobile phones, digital video devices and...
StorageTek Hones ILM Strategy with Cisco Deal
StorageTek, a company that is pushing its ILM (Information Lifecycle Management) agenda more strongly than ever these days, has just struck a deal with...
Search Startup Tackles the Mac Desktop
Blinkx Inc. hopes to steal some search thunder from Apple Computer Inc. on the eve of the Macworld Conference & Expo next week.
The startup...
Wal-Mart Stung in $1.5 Million Bar-Code Scam
In a scheme that leveraged a little technology but relied on inattentive cashiers, Tennessee authorities have arrested two couples on charges that they used...
Item-Level RFID Is Years Away for Retailers
In a recent shenanigan at a Wal-Mart store, techno-fraudsters printed out fake barcode labels and, in one instance, a $100 mattress rang up at...