How to produce great projects when you're outnumbered, outgunned; Yahoo confirms Bartz is new CEO
___ Computerworld First Look January 14, 2009 ___ ***SPONSOR** Computerworld Report - Large Enterprises Pay More for IPAM Learn why enterprise organizations have higher costs per IP address, with an average of $9.19 annually. SMB organizations, on the other hand, report an average annual cost of $7.12 for each IP address. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4212992/303112/162442/0/ In this issue: 1. How to produce great projects when you're outnumbered, outgunned and weary http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4212992/303112/162443/0/ 2. Update: Yahoo confirms Bartz in as new CEO http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4212992/303112/162444/0/ 3. World's first flying car readying for take off http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4212992/303112/162445/0/ 4. Groups file FTC complaint over cell phone privacy http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4212992/303112/162446/0/ 5. Obama's likely FCC choice has a heart for start-ups http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4212992/303112/162447/0/ 6. Gartner cancels 'flagship' tech conferences http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4212992/303112/162448/0/ 7. Bartz wants 'breathing room' for Yahoo http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4212992/303112/162449/0/ 8. Recession helps send more CEOs to the exits http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4212992/303112/162450/0/ 9. Motorola offers 'snap-on' device for mobile payments http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4212992/303112/162451/0/ 10. Sprint adds GPS information to Nextel's push tool http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4212992/303112/162452/0/ 11. Google launches reseller program for Apps Premier http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4212992/303112/162453/0/ 12. FTC accuses reseller of offering bogus rebates http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4212992/303112/162454/0/ 13. Mike Elgan: Why Sony is the new Apple http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4212992/303112/162455/0/ OTHER RESOURCES ___ A Windows Vista® FAQ http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4212992/303112/161184/0/ Oracle - Intelligent Users Use Business Intelligence http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4212992/303112/155203/0/ Virtualization Technologies and Their Impact on Disaster Recovery http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4212992/303112/161185/0/ ___ ***SPONSOR** Your Solution to a Fast and Reliable External Storage System The Shelby County school district boats a national reputation when selected as one of the 100 Top School Districts in the United States for providing its students with farabove- average educations at a below-average cost. When it became obvious to their Network Administrator that the mail server wasnt keeping pace with thousands of active email accounts, SCS made their purchase of a new PowerEdge 2850 running Red Hat Enterprise Linux in concert with the popular Zimbra Collaboration Suite a straightforward decision. In this Case Study, learn how this purchase gave this school district a reliable, speedy, and high capacity storage system. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4212992/303112/162456/0/ SHARK BAIT OF THE DAY _ More Campus IT Fun In my building, there are labs for the college's students and there is one general lab for all university students. The university lab is main IT's responsibility, not ours. One day, a young lady comes in asking for help ... http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4212992/303112/162247/0/ POST YOUR TECH TALES AT SHARK BAIT. IT'S THERAPEUTIC! _ Need a place to vent about IT? Have a story to share? Submit your own "baits" for points, and rate other baits. Leave comments, build your profile, or try to become one of the big fish. Get started at http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4212992/303112/75958/0/ NEW COMPUTERWORLD JOB BOARD __ Search multiple listings now and get new job alerts as they are posted. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4212992/303112/156832/0/ COMPUTERWORLD ON TWITTER Are you a Twit? So are we! Follow the Computerworld editors at Twitter to hear what's coming, what's breaking, what's hot, what's not. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4212992/303112/126780/0/ ***SPONSOR** Mobility @ the Speed of Business Mobile applications can reduce workflow volumes through automation utilization and often can reduce an organizations overhead costs by upgrading antiquated paper-based business processes. Also, wirele
Palm confirms that iTunes update kills Pre sync; Review: 3 personal HD video cameras offer high def at low cost
___ Computerworld First Look July 16, 2009 ___ ***SPONSOR** FREE guide to saving up to 95% on network hardware costs. Start saving today! http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5548099/303112/203289/0/ In this issue: 1. Palm confirms that iTunes update kills Pre sync http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5548099/303112/204362/0/ 2. Review: 3 personal HD video cameras offer high def at low cost http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5548099/303112/204363/0/ 3. Surviving Layoffs: Five Lessons from the Trenches http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5548099/303112/204364/0/ 4. Satellite vendor charged with conspiracy to hack Dish Network http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5548099/303112/204365/0/ 5. Obama administration defends Bush wiretapping http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5548099/303112/204366/0/ 6. CEOs underestimate security risks, survey finds http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5548099/303112/204367/0/ 7. Facebook crashes through another milestone -- 250M users http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5548099/303112/204368/0/ 8. Dell eyes smartphone market by asking carriers what they want http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5548099/303112/204369/0/ 9. Cummins eyes IT spend down to individuals http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5548099/303112/204370/0/ 10. IT Blogwatch: Stupid users respond to spam? Survey said... (ding) 12% http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5548099/303112/204371/0/ OTHER RESOURCES ___ CIOs Guide to Fixed Mobile Convergence http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5548099/303112/198963/0/ Understand the benefits of two factor authentication and the best ways to implement it. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5548099/303112/203306/0/ Got Bad Data? Use this resource now! http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5548099/303112/204372/0/ ___ ***SPONSOR** FREE guide to saving up to 95% on network hardware costs. Start saving today! http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5548099/303112/203307/0/ $81,500 That was the average total compensation for the respondents of our 2008 Salary Survey. How does that compare with what you're making this year? Take Computerworld's 2009 Salary Survey and let us know: http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5548099/303112/194347/0/ You could win one of 10 new 4GB, 1,000-song iPod shuffles and iHome iHM77 stereo mini speaker sets! SHARK BAIT OF THE DAY _ Mute Button We were deploying a new VoIP system, and, as the IT Manager, I was keeping close tabs on the support calls. Imagine my surprise when I read the ticket from a user asking why the Mute button only worked when you were on a call. ... http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5548099/303112/203942/0/ NEW COMPUTERWORLD JOB BOARD __ Search multiple listings now and get new job alerts as they are posted. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5548099/303112/156832/0/ COMPUTERWORLD ON TWITTER Are you a Twit? So are we! Follow the Computerworld editors at Twitter to hear what's coming, what's breaking, what's hot, what's not. Plus: Talk back to us via @computerworld http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5548099/303112/126780/0/ ***SPONSOR** Reduce Energy Costs by 92% Can an investment in new servers really save money? Yes, in fact their increased performance, lower energy costs and ability to optimize virtualization can reduce annual energy costs by 92% and provide payback in as little as 3 months. Learn the reasons to consider a server refresh. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5548099/303112/204373/0/ ___CONTACTS/SUBSCRIPTIONS___ FEEDBACK To submit feedback about Computerworld's e-mails, contact our online customer service group at onl...@computerworld.com. Please include your subscriber e-mail address in all correspondence: archive@mail-archive.com ADVERTISING --- For information on advertising, contact sean_wegl...@computerworld.com. PRIVACY POLICY -- Computerworld's online privacy policy is at: http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5548099/303112/72509/0/ SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES - You are currently subscribed to computerworld_dailynews as: arch...@mail-archive.com. To change your e-mail address or subscription preferences, go to: http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5548099/303112/72510/0/ To unsubscribe from this newsletter, go
Windows 7 will run 120 days for free, Microsoft confirms; 10 free tools for getting work done on your Mac; Wi-Fi on planes is growing
___ Computerworld First Look August 20, 2009 ___ ***SPONSOR** The necessary convergence of IT and Facilities This white paper describes how a joint monitoring and management solution links IT assets, the data center infrastructure and Facilities assets into a holistic perspective aligned with business processes. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5657097/303112/212903/0/ In this issue: 1. Windows 7 will run 120 days for free, Microsoft confirms http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5657097/303112/212904/0/ 2. 10 free tools for getting work done on your Mac http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5657097/303112/212905/0/ 3. Wi-Fi on planes is growing, if you can find the right flights http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5657097/303112/212906/0/ 4. Gonzalez's lawyer to contend he was not the kingpin of Heartland, Hannaford breaches http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5657097/303112/212907/0/ 5. Apple online offer glitch hints at early Snow Leopard launch http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5657097/303112/212908/0/ 6. Judge: Defunct airport fast pass company can't sell customer data http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5657097/303112/212909/0/ 7. MySpace looks to regain momentum with iLike purchase http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5657097/303112/212910/0/ 8. Researchers use nanobees to attack, prevent cancer http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5657097/303112/212911/0/ 9. Apple releases Bluetooth, hard drive firmware updates http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5657097/303112/212912/0/ 10. Broadband plan needs to address demand, advocates say http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5657097/303112/212913/0/ 11. Telecommuting on the rise, though not necessarily within IT departments http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5657097/303112/212914/0/ 12. Radisson Hotels: Data breach affected 'limited' number of sites, guests http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5657097/303112/212915/0/ 13. IT Blogwatch: PayPal "hides" new fee; causes customer revolt (EBAY) http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5657097/303112/212916/0/ OTHER RESOURCES ___ Got Bad Data? Use this resource now! http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5657097/303112/204372/0/ Selecting a Practical ECM Solution http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5657097/303112/208292/0/ LIVE Webinar: Top HPC Use Cases in Life Sciences http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5657097/303112/209015/0/ ___ ***SPONSOR** Linux and Solaris - An analysis of two strategies for enterprise operating systems Concerned about your future with Solaris? You have options. This paper will assist you in selecting the best option among the wide range of proprietary Unix and open source Linux offerings available. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5657097/303112/212917/0/ SHARK BAIT OF THE DAY __ Self-test "failure" Back in the early days of dedicated cabling for terminals, the moving of cables could cause screens to go blank. During one of these moves, a programmer in the office took it upon himself to grab a simple cable tester to determine the problem ... http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5657097/303112/212644/0/ NEW COMPUTERWORLD JOB BOARD __ Search multiple listings now and get new job alerts as they are posted. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5657097/303112/156832/0/ COMPUTERWORLD ON TWITTER Are you a Twit? So are we! Follow the Computerworld editors at Twitter to hear what's coming, what's breaking, what's hot, what's not. Plus: Talk back to us via @computerworld http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5657097/303112/126780/0/ ***SPONSOR** eBook: Storage For Today and Tomorrow Research firm IDC tracks the storage growth at 60% annually a hard figure to cope with for even the savviest of storage administrators. Smart storage starts with an understanding of an enterprises needs matched to the right technologies for meeting those demands. In these articles, explore the latest storage challenges and the technologies for addressing them. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5657097/303112/212918/0/ ___CONTACTS/SUBSCRIPTIONS___ FEEDBACK To submit feedback about Computerworld's e-mails, contact our online customer service group at onl...@computerworld.com. Please include your subscriber e-mail address in all correspondence: arch
Massachusetts confirms it will stay on Office for now
___ Computerworld First Look August 24, 2006 ___ ***SPONSOR** CommVault: Free Enterprise Data Management Webinar Series Register Today! Join the Revolution. Cost-effectively manage and protect data in your evolving application enterprise. Register today for on-demand webinars on topics such as: Novell OES SUSE, VMware, Microsoft Windows, Data Mobility, Tiered Storage Management, Compliance Management and more. Learn from real-world administrators, CommVault, partner and industry experts. Dont delay. Enroll today. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/800609/303112/30462/0/ In this issue: * Massachusetts confirms it will stay on Office for now http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/800609/303112/31092/2/ * Laptop with data on 28,000 home care patients stolen in Detroit http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/800609/303112/31093/2/ * Sophos offers free rootkit detection tool http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/800609/303112/31094/2/ * Q&A: Oracle development exec offers Fusion update http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/800609/303112/31095/2/ * Two-hour outage sidelines Amazon.com http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/800609/303112/31096/2/ * AT&T sues data brokers for stolen customer records http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/800609/303112/31097/2/ * Apple and Creative settle iPod dispute http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/800609/303112/31098/2/ * Review: Freedom Antenna helps recover those dropped calls http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/800609/303112/31099/2/ OTHER RESOURCES ___ White Paper: Service-oriented Enterprise - How to Make Your Business Fast, Flexible, More Responsive. http://www.nextgenerationinsights.com/registration.php?item=5&source=cwn3 ShoreTels ShoreTel5 was recently evaluated by Miercom as part of an open competitive review of hi-end IP-PBXs from leading vendors. As a result of this testing, ShoreTel was awarded the title: Easiest to Use IP-PBX, Large System. This paper describes how the ShoreTel5 works, and how it can benefit your business. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/800609/303112/28480/0/ Symantec Backup Exec System RecoveryRestore Systems Anytime, from Anywhere to Virtually Any Device. View this on demand webcast now! http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/800609/303112/29991/0/ TODAY'S IT BLOGWATCH _ Mozilla will be assimilated (and feline musicphiles) It's a trap! Or it's IT Blogwatch, in which Microsoft invites Mozilla to the party. Not to mention Snakes on a... no, wait, cats in a record store... To view the rest of the blog post, click the following link. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/800609/303112/30917/2/ TODAY'S TOP STORY _ The lighter side of USB thumb storage It's OK to have fun now and then; the portable USB flash memory comes in handy, too. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/800609/303112/31100/2/ THIS WEEK'S FRANKLY SPEAKING COLUMN ___ We're all types Frankly Speaking: Don't try to pigeonhole IT workers as all geeky Type-A personalities warns Frank Hayes. Like elsewhere, IT is populated with a mixed bag of people. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/800609/303112/30474/2/ ***SPONSOR** Is your e-business built on a strong, secure foundation? Find out with VeriSign's FREE Guide. Learn how to authenticate your site, secure your Web servers with strong encryption to help assure your customers that their information is secure. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/800609/303112/30475/0/ THIS WEEK'S COMPUTERWORLD EDITORIAL ___ Slaves to what-ifs I'm not entirely certain, but I'm pretty sure that my obligation as an editorial writer is to express outrage and indignation over Dell's acknowledgement last week that the batteries in 4.1 million laptops it has sold can overheat and cause a fire. Call me misguided, but http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/800609/303112/30602/2/ TODAY'S POLL How serious a problem is stress in your workplace? * Not much, we're mellow * Some, it gets tense sometimes but not always * Overwhelming, we're always on the edge * Take online poll http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/800609/303112/30394/2/ ***SPONSOR** Securing Your Microsoft Internet Information Services (MS IIS) Web Server with a thawte Digital Certificate In this guide you will find out how to test, purchase, install and use a thawte Digital Certificate on your Micros
The 8 most dangerous consumer technologies; Pfizer confirms new data breach
Computerworld First Look September 05, 2007 ___ ***SPONSOR** Computerworld Report: Learn about the challenges that SMBs have to face when it comes to storage systems, and how the advent of unified network storage offers simplified management and enhanced scalability at a cost-efficient price, in this new Computerworld report, free, for a limited time. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2051241/303112/77370/0/ In this issue: * The 8 most dangerous consumer technologies http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2051241/303112/77671/2/ * Pfizer confirms third breach involving employee data since June http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2051241/303112/77672/2/ * Storage management tools let insurer cut IT head count http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2051241/303112/77673/2/ * Microsoft releases Silverlight rich media player http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2051241/303112/77674/2/ * Palm pulls plug on Foleo http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2051241/303112/77675/2/ * Intel releases quad-core Tigerton processor http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2051241/303112/77676/2/ * China denies its military hacked Pentagon network http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2051241/303112/77677/2/ * Microsoft games exec hints at iPhone rival http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2051241/303112/77678/2/ * American Blinds drops trademark infringement suit against Google http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2051241/303112/77679/2/ * Toshiba, SanDisk have Samsung in their sites http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2051241/303112/77680/2/ * Malicious Web: Not just porn sites http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2051241/303112/77681/2/ * In case you missed it last week: 22 essential Mac utilities http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2051241/303112/76875/2/ SHARK BAIT OF THE DAY _ Bureaucrazy I've only been working in my current company (which I'm about to leave in two weeks) for around five and a half months. I work in the IT Dev department, and one time I sent a service request to the Unix SysAd department to perform a certain SQL script, since we didn't have any access rights to do it ourselves. . . http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2051241/303112/77462/2/ POST YOUR TECH TALES AT SHARK BAIT. IT'S THERAPEUTIC! _ Need a place to vent about IT? Have a story to share? Submit your own "baits" for points, and rate other baits. Leave comments, build your profile, or try to become one of the big fish. Get started at http://sharkbait.computerworld.com OTHER RESOURCES ___ Computerworld Report: Learn about the challenges that SMBs have to face when it comes to storage systems, and how the advent of unified network storage offers simplified management and enhanced scalability at a cost-efficient price, in this new Computerworld report, free, for a limited time. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2051241/303112/76533/0/ Computerworld Original Webcast: Real Strategies for Aligning IT and the Business http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2051241/303112/72109/0/ White Paper: Leveraging Agent and Agentless Technology for Effective Operations Management http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2051241/303112/77682/0/ TODAY'S IT BLOGWATCH _ Microsoft mourns loss of ISO votes (and math jokes) Welcome to Wednesday's IT Blogwatch: in which Microsoft loses the standards vote on its Open Office XML spec. Not to mention Eric's favorite math jokes... To view the rest of the blog post, click the following link. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2051241/303112/77683/2/ FROM OUR TECH DISPENSER BLOG NETWORK The "dinosaur" lives on I can still remember those distant days of the 1990s when everyone you spoke to "knew" that mainframes were doomed to extinction, and dates were confidently predicted when the last one would be turned off. These sit alongside, in terms of accuracy, predictions about how many computers a country would need in the future ... http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2051241/303112/77684/2/ Tech Dispenser is an aggregated network of technology blogs selected by Computerworld's editors. Keep tabs on what the best tech bloggers are saying by frequenting TechDispenser.com. TODAY'S TOP STORY _ Moving from Windows to Linux? Here's how to take the good stuff with you Here's how to take your documents, bookmarks, preferences and system settings along when you switch from Windows to Linux. Also, tips on how to choose replacement applications. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2051241/303112/77401/2/ THIS WEEK'S FRANKLY SPEAKI
8 top tips for IE 7; Facebook users want disabled accounts reactivated
___ Computerworld First Look December 17, 2007 ___ ***SPONSOR** A Guide to Application Delivery for IT Infrastructure Operations Managers: Moving IT from App Deployment to App Delivery - Web Apps and WANs In this commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Citrix, Forrester explains how the network architect role has changed dramatically in the last few years. Focusing on application delivery infrastructure allows IT organizations to transform the network from a basic transport system to an on-demand delivery system. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91340/0/ In this issue: * 8 top tips for IE 7 http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91341/2/ * Disgruntled Facebook users look to get disabled accounts reactivated http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91342/2/ * Apple fixes 18 flaws in Tiger's Java http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91343/2/ * Unix admin tried to axe power grid http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91344/2/ * Hacker turns iPhone into camcorder http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91345/2/ * Amazon set to start testing Web database http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91346/2/ * FTC head won't recuse herself from Google-DoubleClick deal review http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91347/2/ * Are you ready for the CIO's 2008 'must call on Monday' list http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91348/2/ * Analysts: It's time for AMD to step up to the plate http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91349/2/ * ETAI avoids data traffic jam with open source http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91350/2/ * Countdown: Computerworld's most popular stories of 2007 http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91351/2/ * 'Crazy Eddie' deals boost Mac Office sales nearly 250% in U.S. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91352/2/ * Opinion: I'm so bo-o-o-red with the RIAA (but what can I do?) http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91353/2/ * Tech pick: Making Mac OS X play nicely with Novell http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91354/2/ OTHER RESOURCES ___ Webcast - Learn how you can deploy your PC to a variety of devices like USB memory sticks, laptops or even iPods. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/87811/0/ Computerworld Technology Briefing: Spyware: A Clear and Present Danger http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/90245/0/ SHARK BAIT OF THE DAY _ The importance of knowing what you're doing Back in 2003/4, I was working for a small ISP (some commercial users, but very few members of the public). We had a couple of woefully underpowered servers, which it was my job to fill up with Web sites for our customers. . . http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91338/2/ POST YOUR TECH TALES AT SHARK BAIT. IT'S THERAPEUTIC! _ Need a place to vent about IT? Have a story to share? Submit your own "baits" for points, and rate other baits. Leave comments, build your profile, or try to become one of the big fish. Get started at http://sharkbait.computerworld.com 15TH ANNUAL BEST PLACES TO WORK Do you love where you work? Does the IT department at your company qualify as a best place to work IT? Computerworld is conducting its 15th annual Best Places to Work in IT survey, and we need your help. Each year, our special report and listing recognizes the 100 Best Places to Work that offer their IT staff the best benefits, competitive salaries, opportunities for training and advancement, as well as interesting projects and a flexible and diverse work environment. To nominate your company, click here: http://www.computerworld.com/BPNom?N TODAY'S IT BLOGWATCH _ Amazon cloud rains forest of data (and best quotes) SELECT * FROM IT_Blogwatch; in which Amazon adds the next element of its cloud computing story: SimpleDB. Not to mention the best technology quotes of 2007... To view the rest of the blog post, click the following link. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91355/2/ FROM OUR TECH DISPENSER BLOG NETWORK First impressions: Microsoft Office Live Workspace (with screen shots) Microsoft launched Office Live Workspace on 10th December as an answer to Google Docs, Zoho and the recent Live Documents (coverage). Office Live Workspace is not a complete online office, it is just like a space for sharing your documents online. . . http://cwflyris.computerw
Could post-ballot audits renew faith in elections?; Microsoft confirms Excel bug, hacks
___ Computerworld First Look January 16, 2008 ___ ***SPONSOR** A global community made it faster, stronger, friendlier and more usable. Novell® made it bullet proof, wallet friendly, and fully enterprise-able. Now SUSE® Linux Enterprise 10 is ready to change the way the world works forever. Hear how SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 is making business run better. Go to novell.com/linux/ready http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2626958/303112/94300/0/ In this issue: * Could post-ballot audits renew faith in U.S. elections? http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2626958/303112/94710/2/ * Microsoft confirms Excel bug, hacks; recommends blocking files http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2626958/303112/94711/2/ * Oracle fixes critical flaws in quarterly update http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2626958/303112/94712/2/ * More than half of H-1B visas go to India nationals http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2626958/303112/94713/2/ * Apple introduces Time Machine companion hardware http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2626958/303112/94714/2/ * Flash attack could take over your router http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2626958/303112/94715/2/ * Everex to make CloudBook UMPC with 9-inch LCD http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2626958/303112/94716/2/ * Ten-year tech-support "hold" amuses the blogosphere http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2626958/303112/94717/2/ * Apple patches QuickTime, iPhone, iPod bugs http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2626958/303112/94718/2/ * Weak memory pricing hurts Intel Q4 revenue http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2626958/303112/94719/2/ * WebEx Connect adds eTouch content management system http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2626958/303112/94720/2/ * FCC wins praise for inquiries on Net neutrality http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2626958/303112/94721/2/ SHARK BAIT OF THE DAY _ Thanks for Nothing, Dell My wife has had problems with her Vista-based laptop losing files. She's fairly comp literate, but far from a techy. The third time it happened, I was at work, so she calls Dell Support ... http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2626958/303112/94722/2/ POST YOUR TECH TALES AT SHARK BAIT. IT'S THERAPEUTIC! _ Need a place to vent about IT? Have a story to share? Submit your own "baits" for points, and rate other baits. Leave comments, build your profile, or try to become one of the big fish. Get started at http://sharkbait.computerworld.com FROM OUR TECH DISPENSER BLOG NETWORK Free software will win. Eventually. Free software (eventually) works better than proprietary software why? Making dramatic statements always implies a need to "back" them (or "prove" them) with facts, data, statistics ... http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2626958/303112/94723/2/ Tech Dispenser is an aggregated network of technology blogs selected by Computerworld's editors. Keep tabs on what the best tech bloggers are saying by frequenting TechDispenser.com. 15TH ANNUAL BEST PLACES TO WORK ___ Do you love where you work? Does the IT department at your company qualify as a best place to work IT? Computerworld is conducting its 15th annual Best Places to Work in IT survey, and we need your help. Each year, our special report and listing recognizes the 100 Best Places to Work that offer their IT staff the best benefits, competitive salaries, opportunities for training and advancement, as well as interesting projects and a flexible and diverse work environment. To nominate your company, click here: http://www.computerworld.com/BPNom?N OTHER RESOURCES ___ Webcast - Learn how you can deploy your PC to a variety of devices like USB memory sticks, laptops or even iPods. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2626958/303112/87811/0/ Research Report: Information Management Initiatives at Midsize and Large Organizations http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2626958/303112/92444/0/ TODAY'S IT BLOGWATCH _ MacBook Air's thin line: love/hate (and Harry Notter) It's IT Blogwatch: in which we discover decidedly mixed reactions to Apple's new ultra-portable laptop. Not to mention The Magician... To view the rest of the blog post, click the following link. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2626958/303112/94724/2/ TODAY'S TOP STORY _ Could post-ballot audits renew faith in U.S. elections? As the primary season continues, observers of the electronic-voting scene ask whether it's possible to tally the ballots efficiently while restoring Americans' faith in the process. Random, mandatory audits of cast bal
Windows XP: Going, going ... gone?; Microsoft confirms Windows Word attacks
___ Computerworld First Look March 24, 2008 ___ ***SPONSOR** As you sit there among the buzzing of servers and the miles of cables, know this you are not alone. At CDW, we provide you with a personal account manager who knows your business and the IT challenges you face. So, visit CDW.com today for all your technology needs. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2998820/303112/104505/0/ 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 _ Expert Advice? Rachael Ray has a new Dunkin' commercial, the beginning of which announces, "Here's expert computer advice from Rachael Ray..." http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2998820/303112/104516/2/ POST YOUR TECH TALES AT SHARK BAIT. IT'S THERAPEUTIC! _ Need a place to vent about IT? Have a story to share? Submit your own "baits" for points, and rate other baits. Leave comments, build your profile, or try to become one of the big fish. Get started at http://sharkbait.computerworld.com FROM OUR TECH DISPENSER BLOG NETWORK 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 ... http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2998820/303112/104517/2/ Tech Dispenser is an aggregated network of technology blogs selected by Computerworld's editors. Keep tabs on what the best tech bloggers are saying by frequenting TechDispenser.com. OTHER RESOURCES ___ White Paper: 2008 Internet Security Trends Report http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2998820/303112/97759/0/ Report: Developing FIPS 140-validated Solutions for the Federal Government Using RSA BSAFE Software. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2998820/303112/102404/0/ 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 _ 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 _ 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 ___ 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/ ***SPONSOR** Is your Financial Management Software slowing you down? Financial management software is the backbone of every organization and the foundation that helps a company manage and gain insight into the most important parts of their business. Click below for a free White Paper on how to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your c
Build your own Yahoo Pipe; Run Vista 120 days legally before activation
___ Computerworld First Look February 19, 2007 ___ ***SPONSOR** Strategies for data center automation Today, companies have a series of unsatisfactory data center automation choices. By choosing wisely, data center managers can invest in a solution that allows them to increase operator efficiencies, availability, and adherence to IT policies while minimizing risk. Join the Enterprise Strategy Group and Symantec Corporation for an evaluation of these options and a discussion of the best approach to Data Center Automation. This Webcast will air on February 20, 2007 at 2:00 PM ET. Register now! http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1277145/303112/51735/0/ In this issue: * Cool stuff: Here's how to build your own Yahoo Pipe http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1277145/303112/51736/2/ * How to run a legal copy of Vista for 120 days without activation http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1277145/303112/51737/2/ * Web 2.0 could usher wave of storage disruption http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1277145/303112/51738/2/ * Have you resold your data to crooks? http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1277145/303112/51739/2/ * Apple market share to slip as Vista temporarily rules, analyst says http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1277145/303112/51740/2/ * Dell taps Motorola exec to lead consumer division http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1277145/303112/51741/2/ * Apple fixes four 'Month of Bugs' flaws http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1277145/303112/51742/2/ * You'll never see this commerical during the Super Bowl http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1277145/303112/51743/2/ * Smokers may be the weak IT security link http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1277145/303112/51744/2/ COMPUTERWORLD SHARK BAIT OF THE DAY ___ Data Dog A colleague found that the hard drive on his 6 year old PC which had all this data and work from 2001 blew on him.. and as he was telling me this he sighs and says, "You know what, i had this really nice picture of my Dog that i absolutely loved!". It is so true, you never know the value of something until you don't have it anymore!! http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1277145/303112/51745/2/ POST YOUR TECH TALES AT SHARK BAIT. IT'S THERAPEUTIC! _ Need a place to vent about IT? Have a story to share? Submit your own "baits" for points, and rate other baits. Leave comments, build your profile, or try to become one of the big fish. Get started at http://sharkbait.computerworld.com OTHER RESOURCES ___ Download this white paper to learn about the latest trends in cybercrime, the actual costs of security breaches on your organization and how penetration testing can help manage vulnerabilities to defend against threats. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1277145/303112/51746/0/ Hitachi True Stories: A Film Series Inspired by the Next Great Achievement. Log on today for an exclusive look at the remarkable stories that unfold when people and businesses are empowered by the right technology. http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk%3b65409221%3b7163019%3bdhttp://zones.computerworld.com/hitachi_truestories Matching Server Virtualization with Advanced Storage Virtualization. Download this white paper now! http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1277145/303112/48003/0/ TODAY'S IT BLOGWATCH _ Microsoft Feb stock slide steepens (and radicon) Oh dear. It's Monday's IT Blogwatch: in which all is not well in Redmond after Steve Ballmer's analyst briefing. Not to mention the IAEA's new symbol for radioactivity... Robert Mullins reports: Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer believes that sales forecasts for the company's new Vista operating system may be overly aggressive. In a conference call yesterday with financial analysts, Ballmer said lower selling prices, limited new corporate sales and software piracy may combine to temper Vista sales. To view the rest of the blog post, click the following link. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1277145/303112/51747/2/ TODAY'S TOP STORY _ Cool stuff: Here's how to build your own Yahoo Pipe Yahoo's new RSS mashup application is so easy even an editor can do it. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1277145/303112/51736/2/ THIS WEEK'S FRANKLY SPEAKING COLUMN ___ Laughing Matters Frankly Speaking: Frank Hayes, like other standards geeks, is rolling with laughter over Microsoft's protest about the Open XML standards process. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1277145/303112/51748/2/ ***SPONSOR** Ho
Microsoft releases list of verified Vista apps; Apple, Cisco settle iPhone fight
___ Computerworld First Look February 22, 2007 ___ ***SPONSOR** Deliver what the business expects - every time: An executive webcast on business-driven quality assurance IT executives who drive business requirements through their quality can ensure every line of code (and IT dollar) is linked back to the business need. Join IDC and Compuware for this live Webcast and learn how IT can deliver relevant and business-facing applications faster and more efficiently. This webcast will premier on February 27, 2007 at 2:00 PM ET. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1288512/303112/51708/0/ In this issue: * Microsoft releases list of verified Vista applications http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1288512/303112/52272/2/ * Apple, Cisco settle iPhone dispute http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1288512/303112/52273/2/ * Big patch for big hole in Google Desktop http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1288512/303112/52274/2/ * Vista's UAC warnings can hide a rat, Symantec says http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1288512/303112/52275/2/ * Microsoft rings up Supremes for AT&T patent case http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1288512/303112/52276/2/ * Tablet PC is designed for medical workers http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1288512/303112/52277/2/ * Symantec: iTunes sings bug song http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1288512/303112/52278/2/ * Create your own NBA highlight reels http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1288512/303112/52279/2/ * Demystifying de-duplication http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1288512/303112/52280/2/ COMPUTERWORLD SHARK BAIT OF THE DAY ___ Printing issue I get this email from a secretary saying she cannot print a visio file. I call her and ask if she gets an error when she tries to print and she replies that the file opens and freezes. I run down to her desk and have her open the file. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1288512/303112/52281/2/ POST YOUR TECH TALES AT SHARK BAIT. IT'S THERAPEUTIC! _ Need a place to vent about IT? Have a story to share? Submit your own "baits" for points, and rate other baits. Leave comments, build your profile, or try to become one of the big fish. Get started at http://sharkbait.computerworld.com OTHER RESOURCES ___ Download this white paper to learn about the latest trends in cybercrime, the actual costs of security breaches on your organization and how penetration testing can help manage vulnerabilities to defend against threats. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1288512/303112/51746/0/ Hitachi True Stories: A Film Series Inspired by the Next Great Achievement. Log on today for an exclusive look at the remarkable stories that unfold when people and businesses are empowered by the right technology. http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk%3b65409221%3b7163019%3bdhttp://zones.computerworld.com/hitachi_truestories Computerworld webcast: Business-driven quality assurance. This webcast will premier on February 27, 2007 at 2:00 PM ET. Register now! http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1288512/303112/52282/0/ TODAY'S IT BLOGWATCH _ AMD's CPUs OMG LOL IMHO (and pie HOWTO) All chips, no fish -- it's Wednesday's IT Blogwatch: in which AMD launches three new processors. Not to mention clowning about with custard pies... To view the rest of the blog post, click the following link. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1288512/303112/52086/2/ TODAY'S TOP STORY _ Revitalizing Staff Skills IT careers are changing, but the need for technology-skilled staff is stronger than ever. Find out how IT departments, budgeting and even the career ladder are being reconceived to meet new demands. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1288512/303112/52283/2/ THIS WEEK'S FRANKLY SPEAKING COLUMN ___ Laughing Matters Frankly Speaking: Frank Hayes, like other standards geeks, is rolling with laughter over Microsoft's protest about the Open XML standards process. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1288512/303112/51748/2/ ***SPONSOR** How SMBs Eliminate IT Threats with Proactive Security: An SMB Original Research Webinar In this exclusive live Webcast, Chris Christiansen and a panel of security experts will examine the fundamental link between IT security and its effects on business health. Register now for this live event, premiering 2/15 at 2pm EST. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1288512/303112/50830/0/ TODAY'S POLL If Mozilla no longer supports my favorite F
Learning Ruby on Rails; iPhone reviews and activation problems
___ Computerworld First Look July 02, 2007 ___ ***SPONSOR** Every day, you face lots of technology challenges. Good thing we have lots of technology specialists to help. CDW knows that you have enough to deal with. So when you need the right technology solutions, the right information is essential. Thats why we have a team of technology specialists ready to help. Theyll solve problems and find technology solutions. So the next time you have a technology challenge, turn to the specialists at CDW. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1728621/303112/69845/0/ In this issue: * Hands on with Ruby on Rails http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1728621/303112/69846/2/ * Activation problems plague iPhone debut http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1728621/303112/69847/2/ * The iPhone: Two reviews, one conclusion -- it's a glimpse of the future http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1728621/303112/69848/2/ * Microsoft Windows Live Web-based storage gets limited beta nod http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1728621/303112/69849/2/ * Ecma to create standard out of Microsoft rival to PDF http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1728621/303112/69850/2/ * AMD says for Opteron, it's 'Barcelona' in August http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1728621/303112/69851/2/ * WiMax research boom hits Nortel http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1728621/303112/69852/2/ * ICANN faces major transition with Cerf's departure http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1728621/303112/69853/2/ * USB-chomping Windows worm targets Harry Potter fans http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1728621/303112/69854/2/ * The iPhone goes on sale, finally http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1728621/303112/69855/2/ * With iPhone launch, a hacker's to-do list http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1728621/303112/69856/2/ * Users note faster EDGE network speeds ahead of iPhone launch http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1728621/303112/69857/2/ * Race is on to unlock the iPhone http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1728621/303112/69858/2/ COMPUTERWORLD SHARK BAIT OF THE DAY ___ Corrupt software Our local sales/service organization deals mainly with small business, where we install the systems and provide ongoing support. There are very few surprises. But we do get involved in a handful of home systems, with unfamiliar equipment and sometimes multiple users, so we never know what to expect. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1728621/303112/69860/2/ POST YOUR TECH TALES AT SHARK BAIT. IT'S THERAPEUTIC! _ Need a place to vent about IT? Have a story to share? Submit your own "baits" for points, and rate other baits. Leave comments, build your profile, or try to become one of the big fish. Get started at http://sharkbait.computerworld.com OTHER RESOURCES ___ White Paper - Deploying Windows Vista to the Desktop: Get It Right with Dell http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1728621/303112/68695/0/ Maximize the security of your business at the 2007 Virtual Security Summit. http://events.unisfair.com/index.jsp?eid=193&seid=9&code=CWnor White Paper: Antivirus Software and Disk Defragmentation http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1728621/303112/67327/0/ White Paper: A Customer Dilemma: Faster Tape or Disk-to-Disk Backup http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1728621/303112/68838/0/ TODAY'S IT BLOGWATCH _ Google is evil, or just sick? (and stop getting shot) Happy Monday's IT Blogwatch: in which Google foolishly makes a political point to sell advertising. Not to mention ha ha ha, you've been shot To view the rest of the blog post, click the following link. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1728621/303112/69861/2/ FROM OUR TECH DISPENSER BLOG NETWORK Dell takes over Google search appliance Google has handed over production of the Google Search Appliance, its only real hardware product, to Dell. The Search Appliance, which attaches to corporate networks to enable Google-powered internal search, has been a pretty good product for Google ... http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1728621/303112/69837/2/ Tech Dispenser is an aggregated network of technology blogs selected by Computerworld's editors. Keep tabs on what the best tech bloggers are saying by frequenting TechDispenser.com. TODAY'S TOP STORY _ The iPhone: Two reviews, one conclusion -- it's a gli
New Firefox preview; Hacker beats iPhone activation; Vista search battle rages on
___ Computerworld First Look July 05, 2007 ___ ***SPONSOR** Every day, you face lots of technology challenges. Good thing we have lots of technology specialists to help. CDW knows that you have enough to deal with. So when you need the right technology solutions, the right information is essential. Thats why we have a team of technology specialists ready to help. Theyll solve problems and find technology solutions. So the next time you have a technology challenge, turn to the specialists at CDW. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/69845/0/ In this issue: * Newest Firefox 3.0 preview sets stage for beta this month http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70120/2/ * 'DVD Jon' beats iPhone activation http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70121/2/ * Google argues for right to comment on Microsoft case http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70122/2/ * eBay launches Kijiji classifieds in U.S. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70123/2/ * LG sues world's largest laptop PC maker over DVD patents http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70124/2/ * Microsoft takes rent-to-own route to add data centers http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70125/2/ * Woman pleads guilty to cyberstalking Linkin Park singer http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70126/2/ * Law firm boosts cellular signal in new offices http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70127/2/ * Security gateway goes open source for all http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70128/2/ * Opinion: Forget Big Brother -- watch out for Big Entertainment http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70129/2/ * Macworld Review: Apple's iPhone lives up to pre-launch buzz http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70130/2/ * Report: T-Mobile to sell iPhone in Germany http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70131/2/ * After the iPhoria http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70132/2/ * 3Com hits back at U.K. school Wi-Fi skeptics http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70133/2/ COMPUTERWORLD SHARK BAIT OF THE DAY ___ The watering hole Back in the day, you use to have a boss that shouted down orders from on high. Little has changed, I would say. Sure you dont hear the shout, so much as read about it in your e-mail. One thing has not changed, however: the water cooler ... http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70134/2/ POST YOUR TECH TALES AT SHARK BAIT. IT'S THERAPEUTIC! _ Need a place to vent about IT? Have a story to share? Submit your own "baits" for points, and rate other baits. Leave comments, build your profile, or try to become one of the big fish. Get started at http://sharkbait.computerworld.com OTHER RESOURCES ___ White Paper - Deploying Windows Vista to the Desktop: Get It Right with Dell http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/68695/0/ Maximize the security of your business at the 2007 Virtual Security Summit. http://events.unisfair.com/index.jsp?eid=193&seid=9&code=CWnor White Paper: Reducing risk through requirements- driven quality management (Source: HP) http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/69965/0/ TODAY'S IT BLOGWATCH _ Mass. confusion: ODF vs. OpenXML (and hicks vs. yuppies) It's Tuesday's IT Blogwatch: in which the state of Massachusetts thinks it likes Office 2007 after all. Not to mention why not to mess with two yuppies in a BMW... To view the rest of the blog post, click the following link. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/69966/2/ FROM OUR TECH DISPENSER BLOG NETWORK Don't believe the iHype This morning I felt a little left out, having not posted anything on the iHype iPhone. So here are my five reasons why I wont be purchasing one, well not just yet ... http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70135/2/ Tech Dispenser is an aggregated network of technology blogs selected by Computerworld's editors. Keep tabs on what the best tech bloggers are saying by frequenting TechDispenser.com. TODAY'S TOP STORY _ IPhone video demo: UI is the secret of its success Although the popular new iPhone from Apple is being hailed as a breakthrough device for the many features it offers, the ke
