Microsoft says it's working on a patch for a security vulnerability discovered in some 64-bit versions of Windows and Windows Server, but downplays the risk of system takeovers.
<b>The Register:</b> "You'll want to touch Ubuntu in personal places - like in your kitchen or in your car. At least that's what Canonical hopes, as it works on architectural changes and business deals to put the Linux distro on more embedded systems."
<b>ZDNet:</b> "The continuing conflict between Google and China, which may be a proxy for deeper conflicts over economics and values, could easily impact open source."
A beta release for the new edition of Windows Live Hotmail debuts with support for Office Web Apps, "sweep" functionality, and various other new features and enhancements.
Search giant and Small Business Administration forge partnership to deliver an array of online tools and training programs to help small firms thrive online.
Bruce Byfield is already grumpy from the Olympics invasion of his hometown, and now KDE and GNOME are causing vexation. They both have many wonderful abilities, but some things leave users scratching their heads and wondering "why."
<b>Tip of the Trade:</b> "While investigating its use to sys admins, I came across this photo of someone using it to read shared docs from a server room."
Using profiles for password management is an effective way to restrict unsolicited database usage. Every DBA should verify the password restrictions and setup an appropriate number of profiles for the groups or types of users within the database.
Is that a paperweight on your desk? Oops, sorry, it's a PC -- a space- and energy-saving desktop hardly bigger than a VHS cassette, priced at just $449, but with a dual-core Intel Atom CPU and all the power that office productivity workers need.
In the world of wireless network management you need to thread the needle between vendor lock-in and potentially poor coverage from third-party solutions.
Cloud computing has already become the next big thing, but analysts at independent research firm Ovum say IT governance will be crucial if companies are to realize the full benefits of on-demand systems.
<b>LWN.net:</b> "One need not agree with IBM's position to understand it. IBM understands well the power of commoditizing its competitors' proprietary technology - that's what its support for Linux is all about, in the end."
Not wasting any time following regulatory approval, the search giant closes its $750 million acquisition of mobile ad network AdMob and pledges swift integration.
New virtualization technology offerings and marketing promotions help Microsoft and partner Citrix kick off a 100-city tour to convince customers that flexibility in virtualization is the winning strategy.
<b>ComputerWorld UK: </b>"One of the key thinkers in the free software world is Eben Moglen. He's been the legal brains behind the most recent iterations of the GNU GPL."