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Computerworld Wrap-Up
February 05, 2007
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In this issue:
* Microsoft Slow to Turn On Vista Activation Tools
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* VA investigating another missing hard drive
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* Malicious JavaScript code detected on Super Bowl-related sites
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* HP to acquire Bristol Technology
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* Hackers target hole in BrightStor backup software
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* IBM, APC to jointly develop data centers
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* Apple warns iTunes users to delay Vista upgrade
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* Business Objects aims for mid-market
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* Apple and Apple come together on ancient trademark dispute
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1244370/303112/50119/2/
* Tech pick: Small office, home office backup: Which method is right for you?
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1244370/303112/50120/2/
COMPUTERWORLD SHARK BAIT OF THE DAY
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Haunted Home Office
...There was one account, a home office for an insurance agent, that had a
gremlin in their printer that we had sold them the previous week. The printer
would only work at night....
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TODAY'S IT BLOGWATCH
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Novell SuSE Linux threat from FSF ban (and code != comments)
It's IT Blogwatch, in which the Free Software Foundation ponders banning
Novell's SuSE Linux. Not to mention what to do when the code and the comments
disagree...
To view the rest of the blog post, click the following link.
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TODAY'S TOP STORY
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Caught in the IT Pay Squeeze
While IT leaders are whipping out their checkbooks to court highly coveted IT
job candidates, they're also trying desperately to keep salary costs down while
finding ways to keep their top performers from moving to greener monetary
pastures.
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THIS WEEK'S FRANKLY SPEAKING COLUMN
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Passwords -- Why?
Frankly Speaking: It's time to leave passwords in the past and switch to USB
dongles for authentication, argues Frank Hayes.
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THIS WEEK'S COMPUTERWORLD EDITORIAL
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The Rogue Lawyer
Editorial: When one of its lawyers attempted to intimidate us at Computerworld,
John Hancock acted with class and professionalism to correct the situation.
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TODAY'S POLL
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Are your company's computer systems ready for the change in Daylight Saving
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* Yes
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* Not sure
* What change?
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