Wednesday, August 25, 2004

ISS: critical Netscape hole could be widespread. Security company Internet Security Systems Inc. (ISS) is warning its customers about a critical security hole in a commonly used technology from the Mozilla Foundation called the Netscape Network Security Services (NSS) library that could make Web servers vulnerable to remote attack. [InfoWorld: Top News] 11:20:17 AM    comment []

Outsourcing issue flares up at chip conference. STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - On Monday, the same day the California Senate passed a bill that would ban state agencies from contracting services out to companies that use overseas labor, opponents and proponents of offshore outsourcing clashed during a conference at Stanford University. [InfoWorld: Top News] 11:19:54 AM    comment []

IBM lays claim to extension of server reign. Says new research shows that it remains the top server computer vendor. But HP trumpets leadership in "high growth" segments. [CNET News.com] 11:19:40 AM    comment []

Verizon blames federal rules for broadband holdup. Company is holding back high-speed fiber service out of fear that it will have to lease the links to rivals at below its own cost. [CNET News.com] 11:19:25 AM    comment []

CompactFlash card takes licking, keeps ticking. Bridge demolition destroys digital camera, but CompactFlash card hangs on to gadget's final moments. [CNET News.com] 11:19:14 AM    comment []

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