Security based, not on how it works...but on how it fails!  Crypto-Gram: National ID Cards. In fact, everything I've learned about security over the last 20 years tells me that once it is put in place, a national ID card program will actually make us less secure. My argument may not be obvious, but it's not hard to follow, either. It centers around the notion that security must be evaluated not based on how it works, but on how it fails. [Tomalak's Realm]

 

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How secure is your handheld?. Misplacement and theft aren't the only security threats you have to worry about. [Computerworld News]

 

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India's Wipro joins the $1bn club. The leading software exporter unveils another set of sizzling figures, dispelling fears that the sector could be slowing down. [BBC News | Technology | UK Edition]

 

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HP Wi-Fi, GPRS iPaq specs hit web. 6300 series details emerge By Tony Smith . [The Register]

 

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The average PC: spyware hotel. 28 items per machine, audit reveals By John Leyden . [The Register]

 

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Danes tag kids with Bluetooth. Tivoli Gardens: child friendly By Jan Libbenga . [The Register]

 

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Finding Glamour in the Gadget. Electronics have largely become a commodity, competing only on price. But for some people, gadgets are like fancy cars or fine wines -- symbols with an emotional appeal. By Seth Schiesel. [New York Times: Technology]

 

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Rural Folk May Yet Get Broadband. In the latest effort to bring high-speed Internet access to rural areas, the FCC proposes letting wireless service providers share airwaves currently used by satellites and radar. Satellite companies hasten to protect their slice of the spectrum. By Elisa Batista. [Wired News]

 

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Can't Get Bob Vila to Come By? A Suite Tries to Fill His Shoes. When it comes to home improvement, a good blueprint can make all the difference. Professionals can use high-end software like AutoCad to figure out how wide to make a staircase or how far to extend a patio. But a product from Broderbund, 3D Home Architect Design Suite Deluxe 6, puts many of the same resources within reach of do-it-yourselfers, allowing them to make plans with near-professional precision. By Mark Glassman. [New York Times: Technology]

 

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@ Issue: Long Code for a Small Symbol. Next month, the symbol @ officially becomes the newest character in the Morse code. By Mark Glassman. [New York Times: Technology]

 

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