| Essential college gear, then and now
Tech gadgets have become increasingly important to college students since World War II, both as productivity tools and as fashion accessories. Starting with the 1950s, we review the devices that have had the biggest impact on how students live and work. Obsolete technology: 40 things nearing extinction
By the time you read this story, the Internet may be obsolete. Okay, maybe not. But you never know. We've compiled a list of 40 once-commonplace activities that are rapidly approaching extinction. 100G Ethernet races to market
I was reading through a product announcement today from JDSU when this tidbit jumped out: "According to the research firm IDC, 100G solutions are poised to come to market faster than 40G." Interesting! This, of course, runs counter to the marketing message Cisco has been sending. Telecommuting on the rise, though not necessarily within IT departments
IT departments are behind the virtual workplace curve despite rise of unified communications and other technologies that ease telecommuting. Broadband plan needs to address demand, advocates say
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission must find ways to address demand for broadband, as well as supply, when drafting a national plan, several advocates told commission staff members Wednesday. 10 Browser-Boosting Downloads
These days, everyone lives in a browser. Surfing the Web is no longer an aside to using the computer for work and play, but is central to it. More tips on detecting botnet infestation
As a follow-up to last week's article on detecting the presence of a botnet on your network, I have more advice from experts in this arena. IBM's Internet Security Systems X-Force gives specific examples of botnet activity to watch for on your network. Former Cisco star joins Arista Networks
In her blog today, Arista Networks President and CEO - Jayshree Ullal announced the appointment of a former Cisco star as Arista's new vice president of marketing - Douglas Gourlay. According to Arista, Gourlay will be responsible for product and solutions marketing, communications, and the strategic alliances of Arista Networks (which is a vendor that builds networking platforms enabling customers... Microsoft: 'Massive disruptions' if Word injunction not lifted
Microsoft late Tuesday warned of "massive disruptions" to sales of Office if the injunction that prevents it from selling Word 2003 and Word 2007 in the U.S. after Oct. 10 is not set aside. Automating Security Testing - Big News from Motorola
Yesterday's announcement from Motorola's AirDefense unit of a new and novel (hey's they already have a patent!) approach to WLAN vulnerability testing caught my eye for a number of reasons. First, this is another big leap forward for the centralization of network management and especially troubleshooting functionality. Android Device Makers: Ask, And Ye Shall Receive
The T-Mobile G1 has had storm clouds over it since shortly after its introduction, mostly stemming from on-board storage. Initially, the complaints were targeted at lack of space for installing third-party applications. Now, the complaints are lack of space for the Android OS itself, which at some point will mean no more Android updates for that device. NASA lunar probe blasts 461 gigabytes of moon data per day back home
On its current space scouting mission, NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) is using a pumped up communications device to deliver 461 gigabytes of data and images per day, at a rate of up to 100 Mbps. August Giveaways
Cisco Subnet is giving away training from Global Knowledge and 15 copies of Practical Intrusion Analysis; Microsoft Subnet is giving away training from Global Knowledge and 15 copies of SCCM 2007 Unleashed. Google Subnet is giving away 15 copies of Web Geek's Guide to Google Chrome. Entry forms can be found on the Cisco Subnet, Microsoft Subnet and Google Subnet home pages. Deadline for entries is August 31. Network World on Twitter? You bet we are | 
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Apple has enjoyed huge success with the iPod and iPhone, but Apple has had a number of commercial flops, too.
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