* A look at the IEEE 802.15.4, or ZigBee, specification
* What BPL techology does and why interest in it is growing
* A look at network modeling tools and what they can do
* A look at the early adopters of Novell's Nterprise Linux Services, or NNLS
* HP fires Blackmore, other sales executives * Hunt for XP SP2 flaws seen in full swing * Network World Fusion Radio: Windows XP Service Pack 2 * Symbian bugged by Mosquito bite * IBM ups hiring forecast * Today on Layer 8
* IBM lands European Linux mainframe deal * Check Point blend ensures remote nodes meet security policies * Another Cisco face-lift? * HP grows Q3 revenue but servers, storage disappoint * Tales from the copy room * Today on Layer 8
* SSL remote-access gear is in some cases winning out over IPSec
* New Bagle version spreading * McAfee updates E-Business Server * IBM differs in acquisition strategy * FTC settles with pop-up ad ‘spammers’ * Today on Layer 8
* Management tools are key to the changing face of the desktop
* A look at the emerging antenna technology known as Multiple Input Multiple Output, or MIMO
