* IBM gets slimed * Too tempting for politicians * No more self-deceit * Security start-ups get running start IBM gets slimedSlimy – that’s how Scott Bradner characterizes the latest efforts of The SCO Group, which is suing IBM for a billion dollars over Linux and Unix. Bradner says SCO is probably not expecting to get $1 billion; it most likely has other motives.https://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/2003/0526bradner.html?voToo tempting for politicians If you’re still wondering whether politicians would twist the proposed Total Information Awareness data-mining program to their own ends, wonder no more, says ‘Net Buzzer Paul McNamara. Fact is, some politicians have already tried to misuse a government agency set up to combat terrorism.https://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/2003/0526buzz.html?vo No more self-deceitThe first step to recovery is acknowledging flaws. Daniel Briere says the telecom business still believes at least six lies spoken during the telecom boom, and this week he reveals the truth.https://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/2003/0526briere.html?voSecurity start-ups get running startJust how hot is security these days? Ask Robin Vasan, general partner with venture capital firm Mayfield, who has investments in the three security companies he profiles this week.https://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/2003/0526vasan.html?vo 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 Cloud Computing Networking Podcasts Videos Resources Events NEWSLETTERS Newsletter Promo Module Test Description for newsletter promo module. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe