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Photos: The transistor turns 60: From a few small pieces of metal at Bell Labs, an entire industry--to say nothing of a vast swath of modern life--was born. by CNET News.com; Tags: AT&T Bell Laboratories, Transistor, Photograph, Semiconductors, Hardware, CNET News.com; Image galleries 2007-12-14
The Bell Labs Security Framework: Making the Case for End-to-End Wi-Fi Security: As discussed in this paper, most of the security vulnerabilities in Wi-Fi networks can be addressed with the available protocols and security mechanisms and a reasonably secure Wi-Fi network with an acceptable level of risk for most enterprises can be deployed. To achieve this, IT organizations need a mechanism that...; Tags: AT&T Bell Laboratories, Wi-Fi Security, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Security, Wireless; White papers 2006-09-01
Dynamic Optimization in Future Cellular Networks: With multiple air-interface support capabilities and higher cell densities, future cellular networks will offer a diverse spectrum of user services. The resulting dynamics in traffic load and resource demand will challenge present control loop algorithms. In addition, frequent upgrades in the network infrastructure will substantially increase the network operation costs...; Tags: Algorithm, AT&T Bell Laboratories, Optimization, Network, Cellular Network, Engineering, Networking; White papers 2005-08-03

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Microsoft joins 'patch DNS now' chant; Apple patch missing: On the heels of the release of weaponized exploit code for the DNS cache poisoning vulnerability, Microsoft has joined the chorus of security pros pleading with DNS server providers to immediately apply patches to protect users from malicious attacks. The Redmond, Wash. security...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, DNS, Vulnerability, Apple Inc., Exploit Code, Microsoft Corp., Attack, Dan Kaminsky, Domain Names, Apple Mac OS X, Networking, Security, Internet, Operating Systems, Software, Apple Mac OS, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-07-25
2008 Audi A8 L W12: Photo gallery:2008 Audi A8 L W12The 2008 Audi A8 L W12 rests in a premier echelon of cars that combine extreme luxury with exceptional driving performance, cars that make it difficult to decide whether you'd rather be reclining in the back seat while a chauffeur drives or up there where...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, subwoofer, Audi A8, Audi AG, Bang & Olufsen, car, MP3; Product reviews 2008-07-24

Mayor: Cleantech leaders are finding their way to San Jose: The great thing about visiting my brother and his family in San Jose is that there is almost always a business reason for me to be here. I used my latest trip ending tomorrow to catch up with the mayor of San Jose, Chuck Reed, about his city's aggressive green...; Tags: San Jose, Leader, Clean Technology, Capital Structures, Finance, Heather Clancy; Blog posts 2008-07-22
Open Discussion: Software firewalls: Open Discussion: Software firewallsRE: Open Discussion: Software firewallsI use both Windows Firewall in Vista and the built in hardware firewall in my router. I just don't see the need for a resource hungry, third party solution any more when the built in firewall in Windows does an admirable job.Fire ...; Tags: Firewalls, Network security, SECURITY, software, firewall, Network Address Translation, NAT Router, Microsoft Windows Firewall; Discussion threads 2008-07-11
I'll have the #3 Value Meal, Super Size, with an order of Linux: With the news that Best Buy will now be selling boxed, commercially supported versions of Ubuntu, the Desktop Linux onslaught begins. Our ultimate goal of Total World Domination will soon be within our grasp, now that yet another mondo-huge retailer has jumped on the Linux bandwagon. Or...; Tags: Ubuntu, Linux, UNIX, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Jason Perlow; Blog posts 2008-07-10
Gmail, PayPal and Ebay embrace DomainKeys to fight phishing emails: Brad Taylor, Google's Gmail Spam Czar, has just posted details on the ongoing cooperation with PayPal and Ebay, two of the most targeted brands in phishing emails, the effect of which is rejecting compared to flagging as spam each and every email pretending to be coming from paypal.com and ebay.com...; Tags: Google Gmail, DomainKeys, PayPal, eBay Inc., Authentication, E-mail, Phishing, Cyberthreats, Spam, Viruses And Worms, Security, Online Communications, Spam And Phishing, Dancho Danchev; Blog posts 2008-07-09
Make Customer Experience a Cornerstone of Your Revenue Strategy: View this BNET Webcast to hear industry expert Jeffery Tarter, Executive Director of the Association of Support Professionals ASP, share how leading companies are investing in support and services to deliver a better customer experience, which translates to customer loyalty and reoccurring revenue. Also, listen as Services Management Consultant Robert...; Tags: Strategy, Revenue, Citrix Systems Inc., Customer Experience, Operational Accounting, Finance; Webcasts 2008-07-09
Linux for housewives. XP for geeks.: The computer proletariat is rising up - and computing will never be the same. Tiny, sub-$500 "netbooks" like the Asus Eee are the hottest thing going in notebooks today. And some surprising things are happening. Like housewives on Linux. Asus is forecasting worldwide shipments of 10 million...; Tags: ASUS, Computing, Microsoft Research, Linux, Microsoft Windows XP, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Microsoft Windows, Robin Harris; Blog posts 2008-07-06
Nvidia whacked over defective notebook chips; Offers driver to keep processors cool: Updated: Nvidia said its fiscal second quarter revenue will fall well short of targets because of weak demand, pricing pressure from AMD's ATI and a faulty graphics processors on older notebook systems. In an SEC filing, the company said it is offering a driver that keeps fans running to relieve...; Tags: Processor, Notebook, NVidia Corp., Notebook Chip, Chip, GPU, MCP, Semiconductors, Network Technology, Hardware, Networking, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-07-03
Tech, telecom join up to beat back trolls: Tech, telecom join up to beat back trollsa larger problemThe laws concerning patents, copyrights, and trademarks have spiralled out of control. What was once protection for a short period of time for something truly inventive has become indefinite protection for any casually obvious concept.The "intellectual property" experiment has failed. We...; Tags: E-mail, telecommunications; Discussion threads 2008-06-30
Canucks freaking over Rogers iPhone rates: Canucks freaking over Rogers iPhone ratesYou should see how much Rogers charges for cableThey do like their high prices. With the Canadian market being only 10% of the size of the US market, the level of competition between sellers is not the same as the US.For that matter, you should...; Tags: Cellular phones, Rogers, Rogers iPhone, Canucks, Apple iPhone; Discussion threads 2008-06-28
Lasers detecting explosives from 20 meters away: Oak Ridge National Laboratory ORNL researchers have developed a super-sensitive explosives detector which uses a laser and a device that converts reflected light into sound. Interestingly, the technique they've used is based on earlier works of Alexander Graham Bell in the late 1880s. In their experiments, the researchers used three...; Tags: Technique, Detection, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Laser, Productivity, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2008-06-27
I'm sticking with Windows XP: You've heard it all before -- the bell tolls for Windows XP. The governor isn't calling to give it a reprieve -- Microsoft is officially declaring it end of life for system OEMs on June 30. On April 14, 2009, mainstream support dies. Enterprises with extended support contracts can keep...; Tags: Desktop, OEM, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Virtualization, Microsoft Windows, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Storage Management, Utility Computing, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Storage, Jason Perlow; Blog posts 2008-06-25
Live Webcast: Intelligent Network Design: A conversation with Qwest's CTO: Are you curious about the future of business telecommunications? Do you want to learn how Qwest is addressing your networking needs, from the bottom up? Join this live Webcast conversation from TechRepublic, featuring Pieter Poll, Qwest's Chief Technology Officer, who will deep dive into Qwest's advanced network architecture,...; Tags: Webcast, Qwest Communications Inc., Network, Network Design, Networking; Webcasts 2008-06-24
EdgeWay PocketPC Utils (zip): Shut down or reboot your Windows Mobile Pocket PC XP style, power down your screen saving battery power while allowing applications to continue running. Battery button calculates how much battery time you have left based on current power consumption, for example one can see how much time is left with...; Tags: Battery, Pocket PC, EdgeWay Software, Engineering; Software downloads 2008-06-20
Can Silicon Valley's San Jose find its way?: San Jose suffered a massive calamity just a few years ago that cost it 225,000 jobs - nearly one quarter of its entire population - the worst job loss anywhere in the US since the Great Depression. The dotcom dotbomb from 2001 to 2003 was a period...; Tags: San Jose, Recruitment & Selection, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Tom Foremski; Blog posts 2008-06-18
Alabama's Broadband Tide: BROADBAND INITIATIVE – If you really want anywhere access to the Internet, you understand the value and you'll pay for it. A DirecWay dish on an RV at Gulf State Park, on the so-called "Redneck Riviera," at Orange Beach, Alabama. ORANGE BEACH, Ala. – No more...; Tags: Initiative, Broadband, Alabama, DirecWay, RV, Johnson, Broadband Internet, Network Technology, TVs, Telecommunications, Tv & Home Theater, Networking, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Tom Steinert-Threlkeld; Blog posts 2008-06-18