Red Hat to drop Itanium support in Enterprise Linux 6

Mozilla ships Firefox 3.6 Beta 5, pushes final into 2010; MySQL developers release 5.5 beta Linux and Open Source Alert Linuxworld.com | Update Your Profile Sponsored by Qualys Vulnerability Management Checklist Discover the 12 key decision points you need to consider when choosing a vulnerability management solution. This checklist walks you step-by-step through critical questions to ensure you select the solution that will best protect your network and data. Learn more now. Spotlight Story Red Hat to drop Itanium support in Enterprise Linux 6 Red Hat is dropping support for Intel's Itanium processor in Enterprise Linux 6, the next major release of its operating system, the company said in a statement on Sunday. Read full story Related News: Mozilla ships Firefox 3.6 Beta 5, pushes final into 2010 Mozilla has issued a fifth beta of Firefox 3.6 rather than move on to a release candidate, a decision that will push the final code ship date into early 2010, a company executive said Friday. MySQL developers release 5.5 beta The MySQL developer community has released the first public iteration of what will be the next version of MySQL, version 5.5. Asustek plans EeeBot robot with Google Android software Asustek Computer plans to develop an educational robot for kids called the EeeBot that uses software based on Google's Android mobile operating system as part of a project sponsored by the Taiwan government to promote Android. Google Android push gains march in Taiwan with new project The Taiwanese government on Thursday announced support for a new project based on Google's Android mobile operating system, one of a number of moves by Taipei this year to support Android. Cloud Security Alliance issues new guidelines The Cloud Security Alliance published the second edition of its guidelines for secure cloud computing on Thursday, delivering a voluminous document that sets out an architectural framework and makes a host of recommendations around cloud security. Today from the Subnet communities On Cisco Subnet: Endpoint Security: As Important in 2010 As Ever and Analyst shares thoughts on Cisco competitor Avaya; On Microsoft Subnet SQL Server? Bah humbug!; On Google Subnet: Google " Dashboard" addresses privacy. Network World on Twitter? You bet we are Decade in tech Here is a quiz on the most important or quirkiest tech stories to hit the front pages over the first 10 years of the 2000s. Cool Yule Tools Best picks from this year and a look back at 10 years of tech toys and gadgety gifts. Why Your Small Business Needs a Real Server Your small business could be more efficient, productive, and profitable. Everyone in the office could share a single source of data, access their printer of choice, and be assured the e-mail they receive is virus- and spam-free. Learn More Business-Critical Benefits of Workload Automation Solutions This paper explores the current Workload Automation Solutions (WLA) landscape and an innovative solution that addresses historical obstacles to implementation. Learn More   December 23, 2009 MOST-READ STORIES Caught on tape: Burglars target wrong techie Microsoft's 'whitelist' helps hackers, says Trend Micro Avaya credit rating dropped to junk status in wake of Nortel buy What's next for MPLS? Review: VDI shootout Texting drivers are more dangerous than talkers Is Windows 7 the last major chapter in Windows story? The 10 best Chrome extensions for work and play HP: Our Webcams aren't racist Twitter's own account caused blackout, says DNS provider 10 Ways to Increase Power System Availability in Data Centers Data centers rely on a continuous supply of clean electricity. However, anything from a subtle power system design flaw to a failure in the electrical grid can easily bring down even the most modern and sophisticated data center. Fortunately, organizations can significantly mitigate their exposure to power-related downtime by adopting proven changes to their business processes and electrical power system management practices. This white paper discusses 10 such underutilized best practices for building and maintaining a highly available data center power infrastructure. Learn More EMO Labs: Better Sound Through Innovation at DEMOfall 09 EMO Labs' Invisible Speaker innovation takes People's Choice Award top honors at DEMO conference. Watch EMO Labs product launch.   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 | Forward this to a Friend >>>