Linux invades CES, Wi-Fi security becomes law, and more

Opinion
Jan 11, 20072 mins

Welcome to The Best of Network World. Here is this week's Readers' Choice, with the most-clicked stories of the week.

READERS’ CHOICE

The top 10 most-read NEWS STORIES this week

1. Top 10 IT turkeysLinux invades CES: Toys and joys the Linux wayA new SSL certificate is on the wayDangers of unprotected Wi-Fi prompt new security lawsStriving to keep teleworkers happyDecoding a 2,000-year-old calculatorHot network jobs for 2007Apple’s Macworld opens arms to corporate usersMacworld: Jobs introduces iPhone, AppleTVUniversity dumps Cisco VoIP for open-source Asterisk

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The top 5 most-read IN-DEPTH STORIES this week

1. The 50 most powerful people in networkingThe 10 most powerful companiesWhat end users can’t stand about youHow to take out a hard drive in 5 secondsOpen source companies to watch

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The top 5 most-read COLUMNS this week

1. Wireless Security: WiMAX security issuesWhat’s hot for 2007Palm launches Treo 750 with CingularUseful U3 applicationsFile sharing on wireless home network

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The top 5 most-read BLOG ENTRIES this week

1. Buzzblog: Professor promises calendar ‘fix’ would boost economyBattery fires, rootkits, and what they mean to a brand nameCongressional aide admits trying to hire hackersWhy can’t Yahoo block Yahoo-targeting phishers?Inside Google’s odd plane requests

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The most-read REVIEW this week

Exchange upgrade earns mixed grades

This week’s featured WHITE PAPERS

Novell: Novell and Intel: Bringing Virtualization to the Data CenterReduce Costs, Minimize Risk and Improve Network Performance with Managed ServicesBMC Performance Manager: Cornerstone of Your ITIL ImplementationThe Attack of Blended Spyware CrimeCritical data protection requirements

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