Wednesday, June 12, 2002

CNet: Microsoft plays a wireless combo.  [Hack the Planet] 9:50:33 AM

Microsoft Issues Warning on Flaw. REDMOND, Wash. (AP) -- Microsoft Corp. issued two bulletins Tuesday, disclosing ``critical'' flaws in its popular Internet Explorer Web browser, as well as in MSN Chat, MSN Messenger and Exchange Messenger. By The Associated Press. [New York Times: Technology] 9:42:52 AM

U.S. Gov't Still Penguin Shy. Even though it's less expensive and potentially more versatile, the Linux operating system is almost a non-player in the U.S. government's computer networks. By Declan McCullagh and Robert Zarate. [Wired News] 8:47:58 AM

VPN adoption is strong. And getting stronger [The Register] 8:45:47 AM

Apple: Top 10 Reasons to switch to a Mac [Adam Curry] 8:44:27 AM

Questions of Timing Arise With New Information. WASHINGTON, June 11 The announcement by Attorney General John Ashcroft of the arrest of a man accused of planning to explode a radioactive device was a notable change from the administration's position that it would not disclose information about the plots it disrupted. By Neil A. Lewis. [New York Times: Politics] 8:36:47 AM

Intel's new Itanium 2 fit and trimmer. Slated to go on sale in a few weeks, the upcoming chip for high-end servers and workstations will be about 10 percent smaller than originally planned. [CNET News.com] 8:34:12 AM