This Microsoft ‘battle’ is just a war of words

This Microsoft ‘battle’ is just a war of words

Much has been made lately of Microsoft’s plans in search engines and Google’s possible desires beyond simple searches. But Dave Kearns, author of Network World’s Windows Networking Tips newsletter, argues that it’s much ado about nothing.

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Microsoft security fixes should be for all

Microsoft has other problems – namely, security. Bruce Schneier says the company’s latest move to deny the major security fixes of Service Pack 2 to those with pirated versions of its Windows XP operating system is a big mistake. Find out why.

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Web developers wanted – for a good cause

You can help people with disabilities get on the Web. Linda Musthaler this week outlines a program that brings together teams of Web developer volunteers to create the best accessible Web sites for deserving non-profit organizations. In exchange, the volunteers get free training. Check it out today.

https://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/2004/0531musthaler.html?net

Privacy, shmivacy

‘Net Insider Scott Bradner this week takes apart Seisint, a company that’s in the business of profiling people. The company uses a database and pattern-matching software to figure out who terrorists are before they strike, and offers a service to let companies “gain an understanding into your potential employees.” But what about privacy? And didn’t we see a movie about this? Bradner explains.

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