* Backspin: IT things to be thankful for . . . * Gearhead: Book reviews and virtualization * The past 7 days on GibbsblogBackspin: IT things to be thankful for . . .Seeing as how Thanksgiving has just shot past and your nominations for the Golden Turkey Awards are still flooding in (make sure you vote!), it may be a good time to consider what we are thankful for. So in my role as the Rev. Gibbs of the Church of IT, I will lead us in prayer…To read this week’s Backspin in full, please go to: http://www.networkworld.com/columnists/2005/112805backspin.html?nl Gearhead: Book reviews and virtualizationThis week we have two topics on our minds: books and virtualization. First up, books. Over the last few weeks we have got our hands on some books you need to get your hands on. To read this week’s Gearhead in full, please go to: http://www.networkworld.com/columnists/2005/112805gearhead.html?nlThe past 7 days on Gibbsblog:Can you go cold turkey with TV?Could you live without your TV programs? I ask because it appears that the media owners, AKA the entertainment industry, are warming up to another round of trying to control what we do with the content they so kindly let us see.http://www.networkworld.com/community/?q=node/3690I’m forever blowing large or colored bubbles I have always been rather fond of soap bubbles. If you have never tried blowing bubbles with Super Bubble Formula, you haven’t lived!http://www.networkworld.com/community/?q=node/3689Sony litigation updateTo as a result of the DRM rootkit fiasco, Sony BMG faces the following class action lawsuits … http://www.networkworld.com/community/?q=node/3688DMCA flawed. Who knew?Actually, those of us with the slightest clue knew. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a piece of legislation that was billed as improving the protection of the rights of copyright holders but popular opinion holds that it is more of a tool for media companies to beat up on anyone that annoys them and is deeply flawed. It appears that popular opinion was right on the money …http://www.networkworld.com/community/?q=node/3684 Related content how-to Doing tricks on the Linux command line Linux tricks can make even the more complicated Linux commands easier, more fun and more rewarding. By Sandra Henry-Stocker Dec 08, 2023 5 mins Linux news TSMC bets on AI chips for revival of growth in semiconductor demand Executives at the chip manufacturer are still optimistic about the revenue potential of AI, as Nvidia and its partners say new GPUs have a lead time of up to 52 weeks. By Sam Reynolds Dec 08, 2023 3 mins CPUs and Processors Technology Industry news End of road for VMware’s end-user computing and security units: Broadcom Broadcom is refocusing VMWare on creating private and hybrid cloud environments for large enterprises and divesting its non-core assets. By Sam Reynolds Dec 08, 2023 3 mins Mergers and Acquisitions news analysis IBM cloud service aims to deliver secure, multicloud connectivity IBM Hybrid Cloud Mesh is a multicloud networking service that includes IT discovery, security, monitoring and traffic-engineering capabilities. By Michael Cooney Dec 07, 2023 3 mins Network Security Network Security Network Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events NEWSLETTERS Newsletter Promo Module Test Description for newsletter promo module. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe