Friday, November 16, 2007

Apple Updates Security; FCC Approves AT&T's Acquisition

TechWeb Networking Update - Friday, Nov 16, 2007

(Table of Contents)

*Apple Updates Security On Leopard, Tiger, And Panther
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*FCC Approves AT&T's Acquisition Of Dobson
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*Cisco Shareholders Shelve Human Rights Resolution
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*DFW Airport Hosts Traveler TechFest For Airline Passengers
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*Verizon Business Upgrades Network Backbone To 40 Gbps
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*Cisco Enhances WebEx Meeting Service, Adds Microsoft Office Links
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( Today's Top Story)

Apple Updates Security On Leopard, Tiger, And Panther
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The download also improves reliability when using VMware's Fusion and
synchronization between iPhone and Yahoo address books.

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(Today's Most Popular Stories)

Inside The GPhone: What To Expect From Google's Android Alliance
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If you think the Google Phone is all talk, you're wrong: Here are
eight technologies--GPS, multimedia, mobile Web browsing, gaming
graphics, and more--which Open Handset Alliance members will bring to
the upcoming mobile handset.

Smartphone And Mobile Device Guide
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Smartphone And Mobile Device Guide

Wal-Mart Plans To Restock Hot-Selling Linux PC
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The retailer says the Everex TC2502 Green gPC has been one of the best
selling desktop computers on walmart.com over the last few weeks.

AT&T Delivers 5,400 BlackBerrys To USPS
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The Postal Service hopes that the updated smartphones will help make
it more competitive with private shippers.

(Editor's Picks)

Patent Office Claims Record Productivity Levels
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The patent office says it reviewed 362,227 patent applications and its
appeals board upheld decisions 69% of the time.

Microsoft's Bill Hilf Reveals Its Open Source Strategy
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The man in charge of Microsoft's strategy for living in harmony with
Linux lays out the company's opportunities with open source and the
open source business model.

Box.net Opens Online Storage Platform To Web Services
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBFFk0Hi7YQ0G4V0FeYK0EU
The move is the latest example of a Web company looking to build more
value into its offering by opening up the underlying user data to
others who can extend the overall platform's services.

(Networking News of the Week)

FCC Approves AT&T's Acquisition Of Dobson
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AT&T announced the $2.8 billion cash deal in June, saying Dobson
shareholders would receive $13 a share.

Cisco Shareholders Shelve Human Rights Resolution
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBFFk0Hi7YQ0G4V0FeYA0EK
Just over half of the Cisco shareholders voted against a proposal
asking the company to refrain from selling products to governments
that censor Internet content from citizens.

DFW Airport Hosts Traveler TechFest For Airline Passengers
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBFFk0Hi7YQ0G4V0FeYB0EL
The event runs through December and features demonstrations, displays,
prizes, and freebies from Samsung, Apple, Sony, Motorola, and others.

Verizon Business Upgrades Network Backbone To 40 Gbps
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBFFk0Hi7YQ0G4V0FeYC0EM
Verizon Business is upgrading network circuits in the U.S. and rolling
out an optical transport network to connect major European cities.

Cisco Enhances WebEx Meeting Service, Adds Microsoft Office Links
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBFFk0Hi7YQ0G4V0FeYD0EN
MeetMeNow integrates data, voice, and video in an online meetings
application that can be launched from the desktop and instant
messaging clients.

Mexico's Telmex To Spin Off International Business
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBFFk0Hi7YQ0G4V0FeYL0EV
The largest fixed-line telephone operator in Mexico said it wants to
free the faster-growing international operations from the slow-growth
parent company.

Candidate Obama Unveils Tech Policy Plans
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The detailed plan calls for diverse media ownership, patent reform,
safeguards for privacy rights, and protecting children while
preserving the First Amendment, among other positions.

Microsoft Pushes Mobile Phone Networks For Notebook PCs
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Microsoft and the GSM Association say consumers want notebooks with
built-in technology for accessing the Internet over a cell phone
network.

Verizon Wireless Helps Vodafone Turn A Profit Corner
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Vodafone executives are now interested in adding to its ownership
stakes in ventures in Europe, Africa, and Vietnam.

IBM BlueGene Is The World's Fastest Computer Once Again
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The latest list of top 500 supercomputers includes five new entrants
including an HP Cluster Platform 3000 BL460c from India.

Leap Wireless Plans To Restate Its Financial Statements
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The filing places the company in danger of defaulting on $890 million
in loans.

Federal Prosecutors Tell Judge To Deny Nacchio's Appeal
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBFFk0Hi7YQ0G4V0FeYR0Eb
Prosecutors argued that Nacchio dumped his Qwest stock on the basis of
dire reports he had just received, which was why he was convicted of
insider trading.

'Village Phone' Initiative Aims To Improve Access In Developing
Countries
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBFFk0Hi7YQ0G4V0FeYS0Ec
The Grameen Foundation and ITU are working to provide affordable
telecom rates to users, while giving owners income to repay loans and
earn profits.

Aruba Joins 802.11n Fight
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBFFk0Hi7YQ0G4V0FeYT0Ed
No. 2 Wi-Fi vendor Aruba comes out swinging at Cisco as it finally
announces its 802.11n gear.

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(Breaking News)

Oracle Customers Like Compression, Storage Management, XML Handling
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Customers attending Oracle OpenWorld found different things to like in
Oracle's smorgasbord of new software announcements and recent
enhancements.

BEA Says Profit Up, Backs Decision To Reject Oracle
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The company's better-than-expected 59% rise in quarterly net profit
validated management's decision to reject a takeover bid, CEO Alfred
Chuang told investors.

Microsoft Releases Windows Live OneCare 2.0
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBFFk0Hi7YQ0G4V0FeYW0Eg
The service's main new feature is the OneCare Circle, which links PCs
together over a wireless connection to make them manageable from a
single place.

Salesforce.com's Benioff Predicts $1 Billion In Sales Next Year
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBFFk0Hi7YQ0G4V0FeYX0Eh
Marc Benioff's confidence comes after the company reported net income
for its third fiscal 2008 quarter reached $6.51 million.

Slacker Music Service Launches Portable Player
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBFFk0Hi7YQ0G4V0FeYY0Ei
Rather than compete with Apple's market leading iPod, or Microsoft's
Zune challenger, Slacker is trying to attract customers through a
different music-listening experience.

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* Blue Cross Blue Shield Association seeking Production Support
Analyst II in Chicago, IL
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* True Circuits, Inc. seeking Linux Systems Administrator in Los
Altos, CA
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* Sunoco, Inc. seeking Systems Analyst in Philadelphia, PA
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* IGT seeking Database Programmer in Las Vegas, NV
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* Hayes Group LLC seeking Computer Specialist in Alexandria, VA
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