Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Linux-based rifle scope lets beginners hit targets a quarter mile away

12 ways Windows 8 dominates the OS competition

Aruba Networks latest to unveil 802.11ac access points

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May 21, 2013
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Linux-based rifle scope lets beginners hit targets a quarter mile away

A high-tech Texas gun designer has started shipping its first generation shooting system that combines a hunting rifle with a Linux-based scope that takes so much guesswork out of hitting targets a quarter mile away that even novices can do it.

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Issue highlights

1. 12 ways Windows 8 dominates the OS competition

2. Aruba Networks latest to unveil 802.11ac access points

3. WikiLeaks' donations barely enough to keep the servers running

4. Google, Microsoft and Yahoo are secret backers behind European Privacy Association

5. The iPhone's big lead in customer satisfaction is gone

6. Foxconn reports three possible suicides at factories in China

7. Q&A: Bob Muglia, Juniper Networks (part 1)

8. Canadian regulator takes lighter view of Bitcoin

9. 8 new features in Chrome (desktop or mobile)

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12 ways Windows 8 dominates the OS competition

Don't let all the Live Tile bashing fool you. Windows 8 still dominates the OS competition in a dozen crucial aspects. READ MORE

Aruba Networks latest to unveil 802.11ac access points

Aruba Networks became the latest company to announce Wi-Fi access points that can support over 1Gbps throughput, at the cellular industry's CTIA show in Las Vegas this week. READ MORE

WikiLeaks' donations barely enough to keep the servers running

Donations to WikiLeaks since January have only been enough to cover expenditures in essential infrastructure, such as servers, according to a transparency report. READ MORE

WHITE PAPER: Tripwire

So Much Data, So Little Control

It used to be that all you had to do to protect your company's intellectual property and customer information was lock the file drawers and, later, put layers of defenses around the data center. Learn More

Google, Microsoft and Yahoo are secret backers behind European Privacy Association

Google, Microsoft and Yahoo have been confirmed as the secret backers behind the European Privacy Association (EPA) which was accused of a lack of transparency by an independent watchdog on Thursday. READ MORE

The iPhone's big lead in customer satisfaction is gone

Apple's dominance in smartphone customer satisfaction faded last year, with rivals like Samsung and Motorola dramatically closing the gap, a national survey said today. READ MORE

Foxconn reports three possible suicides at factories in China

Three workers at Foxconn factories in China have fallen to their deaths in recent weeks and police are investigating, according to the company. READ MORE

WHITE PAPER: IBM Corporation

Analyst Whitepaper: Beyond Business as Usual

Analyst report: Beyond Business as Usual: The Mega Shift Toward Social Communications Enterprise Social Software Integrated With Communications and Content Is Transforming How We Work, Engage and Generate Value Read Now

Q&A: Bob Muglia, Juniper Networks (part 1)

In Part 1 of this interview from Interop 2013, John Gallant speaks with Bob Muglia of Juniper Networks about where software-defined networking (SDN) is heading and Juniper's approach to the technology. READ MORE

Canadian regulator takes lighter view of Bitcoin

It appears Canada's anti-money laundering regulator will leave Bitcoin exchanges in the country alone for now. READ MORE

8 new features in Chrome (desktop or mobile)

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WHITE PAPER: F5 Networks

A Model for Effective Persistent Threat Management

Persistent Threat Management is a new operational model that takes advantage of integration and automation capabilities between vulnerability scanning services and web application firewalls. This paper looks at the application of the model in protecting web applications against exploitation. Read Now

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