Networking World: Cisco's and Juniper's Open OSes; Microsoft Ships HD DVD Emulator

Cisco's and Juniper's Open OSs; Microsoft Ships HD DVD Emulator

TechWeb Networking Update - Friday, Dec 14, 2007

(Table of Contents)

*Cisco's and Juniper's Open OSs Are About Selling Hardware, Not
Software
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*FireWire Spec To Boost Data Speeds To 3.2 Gbps
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*Sprint Continues To Fatten Its WiMax Unit For A Possible Quick Sale
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*Cisco Plots Big Gains In Internet's 'Second Phase'
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*Online Tool Calculates Wireless Connection Costs
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*Open Source Software Developers Sue Verizon, Claim FiOS Violates GPL
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( Today's Top Story)

Cisco's and Juniper's Open OSs Are About Selling Hardware, Not
Software
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The opening up of IOS and JUNOS are part of an ongoing strategy to
make the network into a platform for other apps.

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(Today's Most Popular Stories)

Windows Vista SP1 Includes More Than 300 Hot Fixes
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Microsoft has made available a 47-page document that describes the
fixes and says more may be added.

Microsoft Unleashes Hyper-V Hypervisor Earlier Than Expected
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The virtualization software, formerly called Viridian, is slated to
become part of the Windows Server 2008, sometime after Windows Server
gets upgraded in February.

Microsoft Re-Brands PlaysForSure
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The licensing change to "Certified for Windows Vista" is Microsoft's
attempt to beat market leader Apple using a similar combination
strategy of branding and DRM technology.

Can't Find The 80-Gbyte Zune? Here's Why
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The shortage is more likely caused by a miscalculation on Microsoft's
part than on high demand, iSuppli said.

Microsoft Says Vista SP1 Won't Resolve Compatibility Issues
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Microsoft says businesses needn't bother waiting for SP1's final
release to test new applications on Vista, because the results won't
change much.

(Editor's Picks)

Microsoft Ships HD DVD Emulator For Xbox 360 Development
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The tool enables disc-authoring companies to model the behavior of HD
DVD content, including encoded video and HDi interactivity.

Amazon Launches New Database Service
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While the S3 Web service is designed to store large objects or files,
Amazon's new SimpleDB is optimized for storing smaller bits of data
and accessing that data swiftly.

Bamboo PC Is Eco-Friendly And Looks Nice, Too
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The Asus Eco Book, as it's dubbed, has a case made of laminated bamboo
strips available in different shades.

(Networking News of the Week)

FireWire Spec To Boost Data Speeds To 3.2 Gbps
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The technology will be able to use existing FireWire 800 cables and
connectors while delivering a major boost in performance.

Sprint Continues To Fatten Its WiMax Unit For A Possible Quick Sale
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A decision isn't likely to be made until a new CEO is named, probably
after the new year, executives have said.

Cisco Plots Big Gains In Internet's 'Second Phase'
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CEO John Chambers promotes telepresence as the flagship technology for
the next wave of collaboration and business-model transformation.

Online Tool Calculates Wireless Connection Costs
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IPass says its product helps manage Wi-Fi retail vouchers, Internet
day passes provided by hotels, and cellular subscriptions, including
3G.

Open Source Software Developers Sue Verizon, Claim FiOS Violates GPL
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The Software Freedom Law Center says the offending software code can
be found in Verizon's Actiontech MI424WR wireless router.

AT&T Lights Up Coast-To-Coast 40 Gbps Network
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The network connects major U.S. cities and includes 18,000 miles of
optical ultra-long- haul routes.

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(Breaking News)

Chinese Bank Inks Deal with Fiserv
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Google Keeps What Ask.com Erases
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Google Builds iPhone Interface For Picasa Photo Service
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Features include the ability to search for photos in albums or through
community photos as well as add Google Gadgets.

Adobe To Open Source Data-Connection Technology For Rich Internet Apps
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The source code for Adobe's messaging, data, and remote procedure call
services will be packaged under a new open-source product called
BlazeDS.

SIIA Offers Cash To Replace Counterfeit Software
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Consumers could be eligible for up to $500 toward replacement software
for turning in sellers of pirated programs.

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Friday, December 14, 2007

Cisco's and Juniper's Open OSes; Microsoft Ships HD DVD Emulator

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