Wednesday, November 17, 2004

Firefox: Security Never Looked So Good. The open-source Web browser packs solid security and attractive features--along with a few blemishes--in its debut release. [Linux Pipeline] 3:48:33 PM    comment []

Microsoft Rolls Out NetWare Migration Package . Microsoft is wooing Netware users with a migration package that contains several incentives. [InternetWeek] 3:48:21 PM    comment []

HP profit tops lowered forecast. Hewlett-Packard Co. today reported net income for its fiscal fourth quarter of $1.09 billion, compared with $862 million during the same quarter a year earlier. [Computerworld News] 3:48:09 PM    comment []

Sidebar: BNSF looks to use Seattle network as a model. The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Co. is installing an IP network along its tracks in the Seattle area, and BNSF officials said the project may serve as a model for similar installations in other areas. [Computerworld Network LAN/WAN News] 3:47:54 PM    comment []

Theft charges filed against four former Microsoft workers. Four former Microsoft employees face charges of theft, conspiracy, mail fraud and money laundering in connection with the alleged theft and resale of $32 million of Microsoft software. [Computerworld Cybercrime News] 3:47:41 PM    comment []

McAfee takes on more spyware. McAfee Inc. plans to announce an add-on for its enterprise antivirus products to offer increased protection against spyware. [Computerworld Networking News] 3:47:30 PM    comment []

Dell takes second shot at blade servers. Dell Inc. re-energized its enterprise-class blade server strategy on Monday, rolling out a new architecture that supports up to 10 servers in a seven-unit chassis that can fit into a standard-size rack. [Computerworld Networking News] 3:47:23 PM    comment []

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