michael j much's blog news for data communication, network configuration, information systems and IT in general... Wednesday, April 06, 2005 Windmills in the Sky. An Australian engineer envisions using clusters of hovering, high-altitude wind turbines to generate electricity. How close is his dream to getting off the ground? By David Cohn. [Wired News] 3:34:30 PM    comment [] Mobile Trojan kills smart phones. Warez doodz beware [The Register] 3:34:16 PM    comment [] Google to increase Gmail's inbox to 2G bytes and more. Latest storage news. [Network World on Storage] 3:33:58 PM    comment [] D-Link Targets SMBs With New Power Over Ethernet Devices. Designed for mid-sized networks, new PoE switches include Gigabit uplinks, have small form factors. [Networking Pipeline] 3:33:37 PM    comment [] Google Adds Satellite Maps To Search. Online search engine leader Google has unveiled a new feature that will enable its users to zoom in on homes and businesses using satellite images, an advance that may raise privacy concerns as well as intensify the competitive pressures on its rivals. [InternetWeek] 3:33:23 PM    comment [] UK government funds new open-source initiative. The U.K. government is backing a new initiative aimed at promoting the use of open-source software in the public sector, providing a forum for those working in the public sector to test and use such software. [InfoWorld: Top News] 3:33:08 PM    comment [] HP turns to Linux for enterprise NAS. Hewlett Packard is readying a new enterprise-quality NAS (network attached storage) device that will be based on the Linux operating system and managed using the company's StorageWorks Grid architecture, according to an HP executive. [InfoWorld: Top News] 3:32:59 PM    comment [] Schimdt: More cops needed for high tech beat. Former cybersecurity adviser to the White House says there's a shortage of officers to fight online crime. [CNET News.com] 3:31:58 PM    comment [] Tuesday, April 05, 2005 Concessions by Microsoft on Its Code. Microsoft said that it would meet most demands by European Union regulators on making software blueprints available to competitors, but that it was seeking further talks on some issues. By By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. [NYT > Technology] 1:32:21 PM    comment [] U.S. Drones Crowd Iraq's Skies to Fight Insurgents. In the skies over Iraq, the number of remotely piloted aircraft has shot up to more than 700 from just a handful four years ago. By By ERIC SCHMITT. [NYT > Technology] 1:32:03 PM    comment [] The need (or not) for data havens. Does the world need safe data havens? Is it consistent with our need for increased security in the face of terrorism that such places should exist, or is our commitment to democracy so profound that we recognize Sealand's sovereignty? [Network World on Storage] 1:31:48 PM    comment [] Cisco reportedly readying XML switch. Cisco is expected to enter the emerging market of XML network gear, as the company reportedly is preparing a device that can accelerate XML and other message-based traffic. [Network World on Routers and Switches] 1:31:26 PM    comment [] Verizon Fined; Blocks 'Cramming' Of Computer Charges On Phone Bills. Company pays a $75,000 fine, and agrees to stop allowing unauthorized third-party charges on its customer bills. [Networking Pipeline] 1:31:07 PM    comment [] New York Lawmakers Target Modem Hijacking In First-Of-Its-Kind Bill. New York lawmakers on Monday announced what apparently is a first of its kind measure in the nation to target modem hijacking, which is estimated to run up millions of dollars in illicit phone calls through dial-up connections. [Networking Pipeline] 1:30:50 PM    comment [] What is: WIKI?. It lets readers add and edit Web site content and may be a useful tool for companies. Here's how to get started. [Computerworld News] 1:30:37 PM    comment [] ISPs, telecoms join to 'fingerprint' Internet attacks. Leading global telecommunications companies, ISPs and network operators have created the Fingerprint Sharing Alliance to more quickly share information about Internet attacks against their networks. [Computerworld Cybercrime News] 1:30:21 PM    comment [] Microsoft files 117 phishing lawsuits. Microsoft has filed 117 civil lawsuits against online scam artists who tried to trick Microsoft customers into divulging personal information such as credit card numbers. [Computerworld Cybercrime News] 1:30:11 PM    comment [] Germany's Postbank is hit by new phishing attack. Germany's Postbank was the target of a third phishing attack, but apparently no customer data was revealed as a result. [Computerworld Cybercrime News] 1:30:05 PM    comment [] Invasion of the iSCSI Arrays. Buoyed by the success of early trials, storage administrators say they are ready to deploy IP SANs to consolidate departmental storage. [Computerworld Networking News] 1:29:55 PM    comment [] Satellite radio hits landmarks. Leading maker of receivers reports 5 million sold, around the same time the combine subscriber roster for XM and Sirius hits 5 million. [CNET News.com] 1:29:23 PM    comment [] TiVo, Comcast work on ads for DVRs. Blog: News from the National Cable and Telecommunications Association conference in San Francisco: TiVo and Comcast to insert new commercials... [CNET News.com] 1:29:15 PM    comment [] Hitachi announces 3D hard-drive revolution. 20GB-capacity 2.5cm-diameter hard drives will be a commercial reality by the end of next year, according to Hitachi Global Storage By mailroomuk@zdnet.com (Michael Kanellos). [ZDNet UK News] 1:28:52 PM    comment [] © 2005 Michael J Much Last Update: 4/6/2005; 3:34:50 PM

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