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Computerworld First Look
March 24, 2008
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In this issue:
* Windows XP: Going, going ... gone?
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2998820/303112/104506/2/
* Microsoft sounds bug alarm, confirms Windows-Word attacks
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2998820/303112/104507/2/
* Microsoft offers free support for Vista SP1 installs
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2998820/303112/104508/2/
* Sony yanks bloatware removal fee from laptops
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2998820/303112/104509/2/
* State Dept. privacy practices seen as 'satisfactory' in report to Congress
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2998820/303112/104510/2/
* Been audited lately? Blame the IRS' massive, super-fast data warehouse
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2998820/303112/104511/2/
* Elgan: Sweet new service backs up while it syncs
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2998820/303112/104512/2/
* Hands on: Making Leopard servers simple
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2998820/303112/104513/2/
* FBI looks at Chinese role in Darfur site hack
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2998820/303112/104514/2/
* Security chief quits OLPC amid restructuring
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2998820/303112/104515/2/
SHARK BAIT OF THE DAY
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Expert Advice?
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"Here's expert computer advice from Rachael Ray..."
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FROM OUR TECH DISPENSER BLOG NETWORK
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Peering Dispute Disrupts World of Warcraft
The Cogent-Telia peering dispute is causing major grief for gamers whose ISPs
rely solely on Cogent for connectivity, who now find themselves unable to
access World of Warcraft, the worlds most popular online game ...
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OTHER RESOURCES
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White Paper: 2008 Internet Security Trends Report
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Report: Developing FIPS 140-validated Solutions for the Federal Government
Using RSA BSAFE Software.
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Podcast: Realizing the Benefits of Real User Monitoring in Less Than an Hour
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2998820/303112/103575/0/
TODAY'S IT BLOGWATCH
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Muni. Wi-Fi is dead? (and do the test)
It's IT Blogwatch: in which the future for municipal Wi-Fi looks even bleaker.
Not to mention doing the test...
To view the rest of the blog post, click the following link.
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2998820/303112/104518/2/
TODAY'S TOP STORY
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Windows XP: Going, going ... gone?
You may be able to run XP for as long as you want, but before too long you may
not be able to buy a legitimate copy of XP to run. If you want to continue
using XP, what problems will you face? If you buy a PC with Vista installed and
decide you want XP instead, what are your options?
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2998820/303112/104506/2/
THIS WEEK'S FRANKLY SPEAKING COLUMN
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Recession Now
Frank Hayes predicts the current recession will cause a battle royal between IT
and users, and he says IT should be prepared to compromise.
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2998820/303112/104519/2/
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THIS WEEK'S COMPUTERWORLD EDITORIAL
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Retraining Dilemma
Too many companies are losing valuable institutional knowledge by opting
against retraining; instead, they replace their workers with people who possess
needed new skills.
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2998820/303112/104331/2/
TODAY'S POLL
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Do you agree with Bill Gates that the H-1B visa cap should be increased?
* Yes, the U.S. is losing top talent
* Yes, but only temporarily
* No, H-1B visa holders take U.S. jobs
* Take online Poll
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