Monthly Archives: May 2006
Security Watch: The Fake Internet Lottery Jackpot is… All Your Money!
The Watch
Theres another zero-day attack on Internet Explorer. There are conflicting claims about how serious it is, but read about how serious it could...
Helio Launches Into MySpace Orbit
The long-awaited Helio mobile phone carrier launched today with their first two phones and a raft of multimedia services aimed at the "lifestyle of...
Solaris 10 to Get Its New 128-Bit File System
Users of Sun Microsystems supported Solaris 10 operating system will finally get the new 128-bit ZFS (zettabyte file system), which brings virtually unlimited data...
The Dan Charny Factor in the Google/Microsoft Browser Spat
When all else fails, ask your dad.Dan Charny, the author's father, is no dope. He got a degree in electrical engineering from the University...
The Cost of Free Virtualization Wares
Virtualization is hot because its so useful. As if that wasnt enough, the word "free" frequently now accompanies virtualization, but, as weve come to...
Parallels: Virtualization for Less
Parallels Parallels Workstation 2.1 is a desktop virtualization product that stands out for its low cost and broad operating system platform support.Click here to...
Database Systems Boost Compliance
On the surface, change management database systems are gaining traction because of fast-spreading audits to check for compliance with regulations. At the core, however,...
Oracle Slams Shut the Data Vault
Oracles new database Vault technology restricts data access rights of even powerful users, while its new encryption technology, Secure Backup, encrypts data to tape.Oracle...
Oracle Lulls Fusion Fears
Relieving the very real forced-migration fears of its acquired customer base—particularly PeopleSoft and JD Edwards software users—Oracle announced April 25 it will continue to...
Keeping Systems in Check
Configuresofts Enterprise Configuration Manager 4.8 is a well-conceived, very usable configuration management tool that tracks myriad data points from hundreds or even thousands of...