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In an historic move, Microsoft has submitted driver source code for inclusion in the Linux kernel. As expected, Nortel has entered into a "stalking horse" asset and share sale agreement with Avaya for its Enterprise Solutions business. Zer01's mobile offer may be too good to be true
Imagine downloading a two-hour HD movie in three minutes to your new cell phone, then plugging the phone into your TV to watch the film. Make unlimited phone calls, surf online as much as you like and send unlimited text messaging for $70 a month, without a contract. Does it all sound too good to be true? If so, that's because it probably is. Nortel enterprise chief discusses Avaya deal
Nortel agreed to sell its Enterprise Solutions group to Avaya for $475 million, barring any better offers from other potential bidders under the "stalking horse" arrangement. Nortel's enterprise chief Joel Hackney shared a few thoughts about the deal and its implications. Microsoft GPL Linux Drivers First Legit Open Source Contribution
While Microsoft has made some prior moves to be more friendly towards open source, Microsoft's GPLv2 contribution of Linux drivers will be seen as the first legitimate Microsoft move by the Linux open source and user communities. Riverbed virtualizes its WAN optimization controllers
Riverbed Technology is introducing a virtual version of its WAN optimization controller that makes it less expensive for small businesses to get into optimizing traffic between individual machines and corporate offices. Qwest rolls out 40Mbps VDSL2 service
Qwest is offering a VDSL2 Internet service that the company says will provide maximum download speeds of 40Mbps and maximum upload speeds of 20Mbps. McAfee getting more aggressive on cloud-based security
McAfee Monday said it intends to expand its security-as-a-service offerings in recognition that customers are opting more and more to adopt cloud-based deployments. How networking is transforming healthcare
Mike McGill, program director for Internet2's Health Sciences Initiative, talked with Network World about how he believes gigabit-speed networks and telemedicine applications such as telepathology, telesurgery and telepsychiatry can transform the healthcare industry. The NSA wiretapping story that nobody wanted
They sometimes call national security the third rail of politics. Touch it and, politically, you're dead. Google the Moon
Google Earth adds a moon visit to Google Earth as part of the 40th anniversary of the moon landing. How Social Networks CAN Find You Employees
Social networks are not a waste of time for recruiters looking for quality employees, argues Dan Finnigan, CEO of Jobvite. He talks with Keith Shaw about how companies can benefit by looking at sites like Facebook and Twitter in order to find the best possible employee. (16:00) July Giveaways
Cisco Subnet is giving away 15 copies each of books on Enterprise Web 2.0 and Building a Greener Data Center; Microsoft Subnet is giving away training from New Horizons to one lucky reader and 15 copies of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services Unleashed. Entry forms can be found on the Cisco Subnet and Microsoft Subnet home pages. Deadline for entries July 31. Network World on Twitter? You bet we are | 
The number of botnets has grown from about 1,500 two years ago to 3,500 today.
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