NetFlash: D-Link latest to unveil WiMAX client gear

D-Link latest to unveil WiMAX client gear

D-Link has become the latest networking vendor to introduce a line of WiMAX customer premises devices. Click here for more.

FBI wants customer data from ISPs

ISPs may be under further pressure to provide the government with customer information. Click here for more.

3Com releases enterprise VoIP phone

3Com has released a new cordless VoIP phone, targeted at business customers who tend to move around the office a lot in their jobs. Click here for more.

Oracle finally taking Linux plunge?

Rumors are swirling yet again that Oracle wants to get cozier with Linux, and at least one financial analyst says customers can expect a tighter Linux-based appliance from the database and application vendor by the end of the month. Click here for more.

Investment firm says Democratic Congress would push ‘Net neutrality, hurt RBOCs

A Democratic victory in November could introduce IP networks to government regulation by bringing net neutrality and other issues back to the front burner. Click here for more.

Podcast: Twisted Pair

Security news dominates Jason and Keith’s discussion, including iPod’s shipped with viruses installed, a flaw found in IE 7 a day after it ships, Cloudmark’s new anti-zombie service and hackers developing tools to hide malicious code. Plus, Pigskin Pick ’em! (32:13) Listen now.

Podcast: LinuxCast

This week, open source company MySQL confirms recent reports that it will offer a database monitoring and advisory service as part of its MySQL Enterprise commercial subscription service later this year, Microsoft says it is making the specification for its virtualization format software freely available, and PalmSource will adopt its parent-company’s name. (5:10) Listen now.

Buzzblog: IT pros on IM: Indispensable … or a nuisance?

Twenty IT pros offer their personal views of instant messaging as a business tool, and, while some might find the assessment heresy, IM doesn’t exactly wow most within this group. Even the guy who met his wife through IM says he’s done with it (not her) now. Click here for more.

Today on Layer 8, Windows-virus-free:

What your favorite TV characters would make in real life; IE7 bug betting results are in; why Layer 8 would land in a Chinese jail in 10 minutes; and get your continuing tech education at… Radio Shack?; all this today and more at your home for not-just-networking news.

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