Is desktop antivirus dead?
Some industry analysts are proclaiming the traditional antivirus method for detecting and eradicating viruses, trojans, spyware and other baneful code by matching it against a signature to be “dead.”
The computer game that changed networking
The Father of NetWare, Drew Major, reflects on the creation of Snipes, the first network program ever written for the PC.
The tax traffic cometh
Millions of procrastinating Americans will tackle their 2006 tax returns during the next few days, but the Internal Revenue Service says it’s ready for all of those last-minute electronic filers to hit the send button.
Book of tips for Vista rollouts ships
A popular resource kit that is released with each new version of the Windows operating system is available for Vista.
Vendors push Fibre Channel on Ethernet
A group of data-center vendors has proposed a standard for putting Fibre Channel traffic on Ethernet networks, saying it could simplify management and cut costs.
Cirrus CEO busted for selling U.S. computer technology to India
In actions that could damage U.S. and India relations, the CEO of electronics supplier Cirrus Electronics pleaded not guilty this week to a 15-count indictment that he shipped U.S. computer technology to India for use in missiles and other weapon systems.
Managed services a risky endeavor if not managed
Organizations opting for outsourced managed services put themselves at risk if they do not manage their providers properly.
Data storage in a petri dish
Bacteria-based storage systems can save data for thousands of years while protecting it against nuclear explosions. Atoms can hold 250 terabits of data per square inch of surface area.
Video
Take a closer look at the new features and the new phones supporting Microsoft’s latest version of its mobile operating system.
Blog
Today on Layer 8, where we still like our music on CDs:
While they say it’s not a real threat to the millions of iPod owners, Kaspersky Lab, says it has discovered one of the first viruses designed to infect the portable media players.
Buzzblog: Video vs. the ‘Net: A death match?
Industry experts and pundits continue to choose sides in the ongoing rumble over whether or not video will kill the Internet store.
