Thursday, May 3, 2007

New on the Data Breaches Front Senate committee OKs bills on personal data breaches. Overlapping measures prescribe new rules for government agencies and private firms that experience break-ins. Will they become law? [CNET News.com] 9:35:47 PM    comment [] Adding to Ubuntu's Usefulness Zimbra to offer Ubuntu Linux support. The e-mail and calendar server software start-up adds support for the up-and-coming version of Linux. [CNET News.com] I switched from Debian to Ubuntu on one system at home. Mostly I use a Powerbook laptop, but needed another machine for a few applications. I think I'm going to use Ubuntu more, and encourage a small group of users. 9:33:48 PM    comment [] Getting ready for Second Tuesday Microsoft pencils in seven bug fixes for next week. Microsoft plans to release seven bug fixes next Tuesday, with expectations centered around a security update for a DNS server zero-day flaw found in all editions of the company's server line. [Computerworld Breaking News] 9:07:34 PM    comment [] US E-voting: the continuing story Florida gets money to for e-voting hardware swap. The U.S. Election Assistance Commission this week agreed to allow the state of Florida to use millions of dollars in federal funds to replace its controversial touch-screen e-voting systems for new optical scan devices. [Computerworld Breaking News] 9:04:47 PM    comment []

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