Network World reports on the most significant news for infrastructure and operations professionals.
The high number of users on social-networking sites means malware can be distributed on a mass scale
Chips in which nanotechnology elements self-assemble could be on the horizon
AWS Import/Export can now send data from the S3 storage cloud back to customers on storage media
72% of those using Firefox start seeing upgrade invites to newest edition
Defensive measures cause continued API downtime
IT offshoring may boost outsourcing of another kind: medical tourism
Bidding for an OQO Model 2+ ultramobile PC hits US$5,000 in an eBay auction
World's largest chip assembly company says its been able to handle the water problem
Taiwan's Chunghwa Telecom says communications traffic is mostly back to normal
Messages left on defaced Web sites have supported or condemned China's rule over Xinjiang
Microsoft can avoid injunction, but paying i4i isn't likely, says patent attorney
Microsoft's browser lengthens lead over No. 2 Firefox, blocks 81% of infected URLs
Governor signs bill aimed at keeping known predators from online prowling
Apple accuses Psystar of destroying evidence in copyright infringement case
Security, flexibility up for debate among vendors and users
AT&T, Comcast and Time Warner all say they won't apply for federal broadband grants
The startup is said to be run by two of the Netscape founder's former colleagues at Opsware
The carrier's latest get-one-free deal extends to any device it sells at an equal or lower price
The gambling site founder also agrees to forfeit $43.7 million
Firefox a close second in test paid for by Microsoft
Prices can't keep falling without a major advance in technology, he says
Images, mobile phones, and non-keyword approaches provide opportunities, official says at conference
The typhoon damaged three other cables, affecting Internet and communications service in parts of Asia
China's largest chip maker counting on higher utilization rates and advanced technology to turn a profit
Even if the Zune HD has a more capable chip, it will still struggle to compete with the iPod Touch
China previously postponed the plan, which drew global fire
Those registering domain names face higher fees if they try to monitor those domains for Web traffic
In a PBS interview airing Thursday, Stone also talks about Twitter (finally) making money
Intel may still be fastest, but AMD one-ups on price-performance with Phenom II 965
Microsoft's media player is the first confirmed user of Nvidia's Tegra System-on-Chip
Users need to become more careful when sharing location data, says analyst
The Cleveland Indians’ network manager talks about upgrading data center and supporting a baseball squad
FTC settles with two companies charged with violating provisions oaf the Fair Credit Reporting Act
The change in the browser installation settings came as IE faces more competition, the antitrust plaintiffs' lawyer says
'Why not ship earlier if you can?' says analyst of possible OS debut this month
The package will help partners search the popular social-networking site for talent
Sprint Nextel, AT&T score average in J.D. Power ratings
No word yet on how Wi-Fi vendor will utilize acquired assets
Next suite to feature Outlook as Microsoft goes after corporate Mac users
Study breaks down Twitter posts into categories; 'pointless babble' wins the day
