Networking World: Symantec Preps Partners Program / So Long, Longhorn -- Hello, Vista

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Friday, July 22, 2005

IN THIS ISSUE
1. Today's Top Story: Microsoft To Call Longhorn 'Windows Vista'
2. Networking News Of The Week

Breaking News
3. Symantec To Roll Out New Program Rewarding Value
4. Group Calls For Easing Rules On China Tech Sales
5. Cisco Moves On Enterprise, Consumer WLANs
6. IE 7 Beta May Be At Hand

Today's Most Popular Stories
7. Apple Takes 4th Spot Thanks To Windows Users
8. Next Major Firefox Release Delayed
9. Nextel Finds GPS Gold In Its Handsets
10. Brazil Busts Dope Ring With Ties To Orkut
11. Recent Firefox Release Needs Fixing

LAST WEEK'S HOTTEST STORY
12. Microsoft Defends Claria Adware Changes

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1. TODAY'S TOP STORY: Microsoft To Call Longhorn 'Windows Vista'
"Windows Vista" will be the as the official name of Microsoft's
long-awaited, next-generation operating system, the software giant
revealed Friday morning.
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2. NETWORKING NEWS OF THE WEEK
Group Sues Sprint, Cingular For 'Cellular Cramming'
Consumer advocacy group claims that Sprint is charging for text
messages advertising its own services and that Cingular refuses to
remove improper messaging charges.
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Supreme Nominee Knows Technology, Once Tussled With Microsoft
President Bush's Supreme Court Justice nominee may have a better
grasp than most currently on the Court when it comes to technology
issues, sources say.
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10-Gigabit Ethernet Stretches To Meet VOD Needs
The wholesale move to 10-Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) is accelerating, as
telecom suppliers race to beef up their offerings to meet the growing
needs of video-on-demand.
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Government Telecom Market To Grow
Players should be aware of different requirements for federal vs.
state and local.
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Vonage Offers Cordless VoIP Handset
The 5.8 Ghz phone plugs directly into customersi broadband
connections or existing routers.
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BREAKING NEWS

3. Symantec To Roll Out New Program Rewarding Value
When Symantec rolls out a new channel program combining its ranks
with those of recently acquired Veritas Software, partners that bring
expertise to the table and add value for customers should reap the
most rewards.
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4. Group Calls For Easing Rules On China Tech Sales
Despite concerns that China could use advanced technology for
military purposes, the U.S.-Taiwan Business Council said the U.S.
government should ease rules that inhibit tech sales to Asian
companies.
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5. Cisco Moves On Enterprise, Consumer WLANs
In addition to unveiling a high-end enterprise WAN controller, the
networking giant has acquired Denmark-based KiSS Technology, a maker
of DVD players and recorders.
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6. IE 7 Beta May Be At Hand
A Windows hobbyist Web site says Internet Explorer 7 may arrive as
early as next week. Microsoft is mum.
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TODAY'S MOST POPULAR STORIES
7. Apple Takes 4th Spot Thanks To Windows Users
Apple snags fourth place in national computer seller rankings, and
one analyst suggests a big reason is a "halo effect" from the iPod,
which has been nudging Windows fans to buy Macs.
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8. Next Major Firefox Release Delayed
The Mozilla Foundation has delayed the release of the next major
version of Firefox until September, a move that followed recent
troubles in the release of bug fixes for the popular open-source
browser.
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9. Nextel Finds GPS Gold In Its Handsets
Nextel is rolling out location-based applications for contractors and
others, putting it in the vanguard of mobile phone providers finding
applications for GPS technology.
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10. Brazil Busts Dope Ring With Ties To Orkut
Police in Brazil arrested a gang of drug dealers who were using
Google's popular Orkut social networking site to sell ecstasy and
marijuana, reports by the Reuters wire service said.
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11. Recent Firefox Release Needs Fixing
The latest releases of the Firefox browser and Thunderbird email
client break extensions built by third-party developers, and new
versions of the flawed software are expected to be released this
week.
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LAST WEEK'S HOTTEST STORY
12. Microsoft Defends Claria Adware Changes
Microsoft responded to criticism that it's gone soft on spyware by
issuing an open letter to customers explaining why it changed how its
anti-spyware software handles adware from Claria, a pervasive brand
of adware.
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