How Sun fell; AT&T reports 10.5M Wi-Fi connections so far this year; FBI: Conficker hype a 'problem'

Hands on: Running Windows 7 on a netbook Daily News PM Alert NetworkWorld.com | LANs & WANs Research Center | Update Your Profile Sponsored by HP Expand your Server Knowledge Visit the Masters of Enterprise Servers microsite to expand your server knowledge by reading the latest industry news and downloading from our collection of IDC white papers, webcasts, and more. This resource center is updated daily with the latest server news, acquisitions and contains a weekly blog from Deni Connor. Spotlight Story The downfall of Sun Microsystems By Jon Brodkin There are many reasons Sun wasn't able to survive as an independent company. Chief among these are Sun's hardware strategy and failure to execute after acquisitions. Read full story Related News: News podcast: Network World 360 Two words -- cloud security -- dominated discussion and drove the action this week at RSA Conference 2009. (5:10) AT&T reports 10.5 million Wi-Fi connections so far this year AT&T says users connected to its Wi-Fi hot spots 10.5 million times in the first quarter of 2009, more than triple the volume in Q1 2008. Conficker hype a 'problem,' says FBI cyber-chief Mainstream media hype leading up to the Conficker worm's April 1 software update may have distracted people from legitimate cyber threats, the FBI's head of cyber security said Thursday. Hands on: Running Windows 7 on a netbook Microsoft made headlines recently when The Wall Street Journal reported that the company planned to equip netbooks with the Starter edition of Windows 7, a semi-crippled... President Obama to get secure BlackBerry 8830 President Barack Obama is due to receive a high-security BlackBerry 8830 soon, a Washington-based newspaper reported Thursday. Building Mobile Applications - What's the Right Strategy? Mathias: What's the right way to build apps for handheld devices? Microsoft and Apple: A Tale Of Two Cities Ashley: This week's earnings reports by Microsoft and Apple couldn't be more different. Snom's Successes In SIP Endpoint Market Nickasch: Snom, developers of SIP endpoints and VoIP products made two large announcements this week, proving that the company is accelerating it's growth in the SIP endpoint space. Evolution of Ethernet From 3Mbps over shared coax to 40/100Gbps over fiber…and beyond. Apple iPhoneys: The 4G edition iPhone enthusiasts from around the Web offer their visions for the next-gen iPhone. Sponsored by HP Expand your Server Knowledge Visit the Masters of Enterprise Servers microsite to expand your server knowledge by reading the latest industry news and downloading from our collection of IDC white papers, webcasts, and more. This resource center is updated daily with the latest server news, acquisitions and contains a weekly blog from Deni Connor. Network World's IT Resource Library Whether you're looking to gear up on one specific topic or you're trying to stay current on several areas, Network World's resource library has what you're looking for. Our comprehensive collection of resources will make your job easier. Visit Now DNS news and tips DNS is not secure and is extremely vulnerable. DNS is at the core of every connection we make on the Internet. While some servers are indeed vulnerable, because of inadequate management or knowledge, the real threat is from the protocol itself and how data is easily subverted or faked as it moves around the internet. Receive the latest DNS news and tips   04/24/09 Today's most-read stories: Some IT skills see pay hikes during downturn Researchers show how to take control of Windows 7 The evolution of Ethernet Intel CPU cache poisoning: dangerously easy on Linux The downfall of Sun Einstein systems to inspect U.S. government's Internet traffic Microsoft posts historic revenue stumble in quarterly earnings Apple dismisses netbook trend Cloud computing a 'security nightmare,' says Cisco CEO Top 10 technology skills VMware launchers vSphere Network World on Twitter: Get our tweets and stay plugged in to networking news Metzler: 2009 Handbook of Application Delivery Successful IT organizations must know how to make the right application delivery decisions in these tough economic times. This handbook authored by WAN expert Jim Metzler will help guide you. Download now Compare products, get advice, and check out tests and reviews from the experts at Network World. Over 70 categories. Visit now   This email was sent to networking.world@gmail.com Complimentary Subscriptions Available for newsletter subscribers. Receive 50 issues of Network World Magazines, in print or electronic format, free of charge, Apply here. Terms of Service/Privacy   Subscription Services Update your profile To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World newsletter, change your e-mail address or contact us, click here. Unsubscribe Network World, Inc., 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701 Copyright Network World, Inc., 2009 www.networkworld.com