* Skype patches critical flaws * Microsoft introduces three-tiered certification path * Cisco expands carrier Ethernet lineup * Heated debate brewing over state's OpenDocument plan * Groups challenge FCC's VoIP wiretapping rules * Blog: Savvis tries not to lose its shirt * Today on Layer 8
You can talk up the benefits of Internet telephony all you want, but you’ll never hear your local phone company say it’s patching a critical flaw that could allow an attacker to take over your phone – and the rest of your computer as well. Skype patches critical flaws http://www.networkworld.com/net.worker/news/2005/102505-skype-patch.html?net&story=102505-skype-patch
You can talk up the benefits of Internet telephony all you want, but you’ll never hear your local phone company say it’s patching a critical flaw that could allow an attacker to take over your phone – and the rest of your computer as well.
Skype patches critical flaws
http://www.networkworld.com/net.worker/news/2005/102505-skype-patch.html?net&story=102505-skype-patch
Microsoft introduces three-tiered certification path
Microsoft’s new certification process allows IT professionals to get certified six ways from Sunday. Now you can obtain certifications for a range of products and at a range of levels.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/102505-microsoft-certification.html?net&story=102505-microsoft-certification
Cisco expands carrier Ethernet lineup
Cisco is getting ready to sell more gear into the burgeoning market for Ethernet services from carriers, preparing to introduce new switches and hardware modules at the Telecom 05 show in Las Vegas this week.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/102505-cisco-ethernet.html?net&story=102505-cisco-ethernet
Heated debate brewing over state’s OpenDocument plan
Debate among Massachusetts government officials may throw a wrench in a state proposal to migrate away from Microsoft’s Office productivity suite in favor of software that supports an open-document format.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/102505-opendocument.html?net&story=102505-opendocument
Groups challenge FCC’s VoIP wiretapping rules
A group of privacy advocates and technology companies on Tuesday filed court papers to challenge a ruling by the FCC, saying it overstepped its authority by requiring VoIP providers to allow wiretapping by law enforcement agencies.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/102505-voip-wiretap.html?net&story=102505-voip-wiretap
Blog: Savvis tries not to lose its shirt
Savvis CEO Rob McCormick allegedly rang up a $241,000 bill at a topless club in New York. Now he and Savvis are being sued.
http://www.networkworld.com/weblogs/wan/010226.html?net&story=1026wanblog
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