Today's "Technology Briefing" from NewsFactor Network
Friday -- April 25, 2008 -- http://www.newsfactor.com
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* Technology Briefing Summary
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1. Microsoft Insists XP Death Date Firm Despite Ballmer
Despite CEO Steve Ballmer's comments, Microsoft said it has no plans to continue selling Windows XP after June 30. "We're confident that's the right thing to do based on the feedback we've heard." Full Story
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2. Security Gaps Open When ISPs Hire Third Parties
When Internet providers hire third-party companies to serve up ads on unused Web pages, that creative attempt to make money can open major security vulnerabilities they can't control, a researcher found. Full Story
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3. CIOs Battle Hackers Using Olympic-Themed Attacks
The run-up to the Beijing Olympics has been anything but smooth and while police battle protestors, CIOs are battling hackers using the Olympics as a guise for digital attacks. Full Story
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4. One Laptop Per Child Controversy Centers on Windows
The One Laptop Per Child initiative wants more Sugar interfaces, and some developers are not sweet on the idea of adding Microsoft Windows to the original Linux operating system. Full Story
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5. Google Offers Branding Ads for Mobile Devices
In another move to extend its market-leading brand, Google has launched brand-image ads for mobile devices. The image ads look like standard image ads, but they are smaller for mobile screens. Full Story
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6. Motorola Plots Its Comeback as Cell Phone Icon
Talking with Greg Brown, Motorola's new CEO, is a bit like stepping into The Twilight Zone: Both require you to suspend disbelief, at least temporarily, and simply go with the story line. Full Story
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| Most Popular Stories | | |
1. Red Hat Drops Consumer Desktop Linux
Service shift makes competition tough. Full Story
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2. MySQL Users Upset by Sun's Dual-Track Development
Commercial version to get features. Full Story
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3. Observers Fear Mac Cloner May Not be Legitimate
Addresses fishy, credit cards refused. Full Story
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