NetFlash: HP plans to cut 14,500 jobs and save $1.9 billion a year

NetFlash: HP plans to cut 14,500 jobs and save $1.9 billion a
year
07/19/05

In this issue:

* HP plans to cut 14,500 jobs and save $1.9 billion a year
* City finds big savings in Linux
* VMware primes virtualization for dual-core systems
* IBM hits targets in Q2, says goodbye to PC business
* Radio: Moonlighting musicians
* Today on Layer 8
* Links related to NetFlash
* Featured reader resource
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NETFLASH: BREAKING NEWS FROM NETWORKWORLD.COM

By Jeff Caruso

Last week, estimates of HP's layoffs ranged from 5,000 to
25,000; it turns out the correct answer was right in the middle
of that range. While the number seems high, HP insists it's all
middle management and support functions.
HP plans to cut 14,500 jobs and save $1.9 billion a year
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash3412>

City finds big savings in Linux

Once upon a time the city of Kenosha, Wis., was considered odd
for adopting Linux. Now, it's considered a pioneer, and others
flock to it for advice. Network World's Jennifer Mears has the
full story.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash3413>

VMware primes virtualization for dual-core systems

VMware is preparing its server virtualization software to
support dual-core systems and says it plans to charge for the
technology on a per-socket - meaning per-CPU - basis, rather
charging by individual core.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash3414>

IBM hits targets in Q2, says goodbye to PC business

IBM returned to form in the second quarter of its fiscal year,
reporting income growth and solid revenue after scaring
financial analysts by falling short of expectations in its first
quarter.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash3415>

Radio: Moonlighting musicians

John Roulat is an IT vice president at a large multinational
firm by day and a progressive musician by night with a band
called Forever Einstein. What makes the band interesting is its
virtual approach to recording. We talk with Roulat about the
music making process and play a few tracks from Forever
Einstein's album "Racket Science." Listen in:
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash3416>

Today on Layer 8, wood-grilled to perfection:

Two-year-old buys car on eBay; Tivo says 'Please watch the
commercials'; iTunes tops 500 million sold; and the start of the
latest Weekly Caption Contest; all this today and more at your
home for not-just-networking news.
<http://www.networkworld.com/weblogs/layer8/?net&story=layer8>

The top 5: Today's most-read stories

1. City finds big savings in Linux
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash3417>

2. How to prevent pharming
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash3418>

3. Cisco covets anti-spam role
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash3419>

4. Future-proof your network
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash3420>

5. Appliances replace DNS, DHCP software
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash3421>
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To contact: Jeff Caruso

Jeff Caruso is managing editor of online news for Network World.
He oversees daily online news posting and newsletter editing,
and writes the NetFlash daily news summary, the High-Speed LANs
newsletter and the Voices of Networking newsletter. Contact him
at <mailto:jcaruso@nww.com>
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Reduce Fire Safety Risk in Your Network!

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cables present in buildings required to service the
ever-increasing demands of IT networks. More workstations are
taxing the infrastructure. These concerns are the thrust behind
new "limited combustible" cables that reduce fire safety risk.
Click here for news, a free demo CD and more. Visit DuPont's
Cabling center today!
http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=108633
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NetFlash breaking news:
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