If you’re one of those people who can’t wait to get wireless Internet access at public hotspots, the industry is still trying to figure out how exactly to sell it to you. The problem is that the concept is so new that enterprise companies aren’t yet buying into it – but individual users who work at those companies are buying the service and just expensing it. And what about free wireless services – do they throw a monkey wrench into the business model? Cometa Networks CEO Gary Weis discussed these issues and more at the Next Generation Networks conference in Boston yesterday. Public WLANs slowly taking shape, Cometa CEO says http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/1105cometa.html?netIf you’re one of those people who can’t wait to get wireless Internet access at public hotspots, the industry is still trying to figure out how exactly to sell it to you. The problem is that the concept is so new that enterprise companies aren’t yet buying into it – but individual users who work at those companies are buying the service and just expensing it. And what about free wireless services – do they throw a monkey wrench into the business model? Cometa Networks CEO Gary Weis discussed these issues and more at the Next Generation Networks conference in Boston yesterday.Public WLANs slowly taking shape, Cometa CEO sayshttps://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/1105cometa.html?net Microsoft puts a bounty on virus writersIn a move that was widely publicized because it is unique, Microsoft struck out against virus writers by putting a price on their heads. Skimming just a measly $5 million out of its deep war chest, the company established a fund to reward those who turn in the creators of major viruses. What prompted Microsoft to take this extraordinary action? The trails of the Blaster and Sobig writers has gone cold. https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/1105msbounty.html?netCisco posts strong gain in Q1 earningsCisco’s fiscal first-quarter revenue and profit surged above results from a year earlier, with the network equipment supplier bringing in $5.1 billion and earning 15 cents per share, the company reported Wednesday.https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/1105ciscoearn.html?netIBM adds to Workplace collaboration lineupIBM on Wednesday added two components to its Lotus Workplace platform, upgraded two other components and said upgrades planned for next year will begin to incorporate Web services interfaces. https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/1105ibmcoll.html?net 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