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Webmail threats; TV Pack headaches; Should Microsoft do an IE 'Lite'? [TECH UPDATE]

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-->Adam O'Donnell: This week's attack on Sarah Palin's e-mail account highlights how the same application could have very different threat models depending on the technology used.
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TV Pack headaches reveal Microsoft's Media Center dilemma
Ed Bott: Microsoft's decision to make the latest Media Center update a limited release has angered enthusiasts. Why should a true TV geek care about these esoteric changes? It's the age-old conflict between the needs of a mass market and those of an enthusiast community.
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Should Microsoft do an IE 'Lite'?
Mary Jo Foley: Would Microsoft be smart to try to head off Google's Chrome -- before the search giant's new browser can gain a foothold -- by rolling out a smaller, faster, lighter version of Internet Explorer?
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-->Larry Dignan: Who doesn't like lightweight applications, users who become de facto developers and content creators and authentic market intelligence? Businesses would be silly to not jump head first into these newfangled technologies right? Not so fast. There are big risks to companies both large and small and few are paying attention.
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Hey, Microsoft. About those ads... Yeah, like that
Sam Diaz: What a cool club of nerds and jocks and teachers and models and artists and astronauts and cowboys featured in the latest round of commercials released by Microsoft. It almost made we want to be a PC again...
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Pandora opens up: Talking with with Tim Westergren

-->Jennifer Leggio: Last month, Pandora founder Tim Westergren said the future could be bleak for the Internet radio station due to high percentage of its revenue being forced to go to royalty fees. Now, Westergren is shooting down speculation about why Pandora is facing potential extinction.
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How many techs does it take to change a lightbulb?

-->Christopher Dawson: The easy answer is one, once we gather requirements, generate purchase orders for the bulb, get signatures in triplicate from appropriate departments, test the bulb, and conduct end user acceptance testing. The reason I ask, though, is that I'm stretched a bit thin right now...
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Sarah Palin's Yahoo account hijacked, e-mails posted
Ryan Naraine: On the heels of media reports that Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin was using a private Yahoo e-mail account to conduct Alaska state business, hackers have broken into the account and posted evidence of the hijack on Wikileaks.
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[09/19] Virgina Overturns Spam Conviction Citing First Amendment

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The wild, wacky world of webcams grows up -- kinda

Computerworld Networking September 19, 2008___________________________________________________________***************SPONSOR**************************************Solution Brief: Reduce Energy Costshttp://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3645147/132809447/139169/0/************************************************************In this issue:1. The wild, wacky world of webcams grows up -- kinda2. NTSB: Train engineer in deadly crash was texting while on job3. EFF files surveillance lawsuit against NSA, Bush, Cheney4. Facebook's Beacon 'returns' for some bloggers5. Yahoo tests home page that adds outside services like e-mail6. Opinion: Predicting Wi-Fi performance -- can it be done?7. Opinion: VMware's virtual data center OS pitch not credible8. How to configure and deploy the iPhone 3G for business, Part 2: Integrating with ExchangeComputerworld Blogs:* I want a real Linux and Mac version of Chrome* Google: Newspapers' worst enemy? * You don't suppose that was on purpose, do you?* Tribune: Google bot error caused airline stock collapseOTHER RESOURCES_______________Whitepaper: Learn about the metrics that matter most toward improving operational results, and which two controls any organization can adopt that will put them on path to high performance.http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3645147/132809447/137775/0/White paper: Learn about the simple steps you can take to get more from your existing cooling system and emerging technologies that can increase cooling capacity and data center density.http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3645147/132809447/135973/0/Webcast: Learn about a flexible, cost-effective solution that can help you control your company’s mobile assets, and safeguard your company’s data.http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3645147/132809447/110150/0/_________________________________________________________1. The wild, wacky world of webcams grows up -- kindaRemember the water cooler webcam? Since then, the technology has improved, and the Web is chock full of cameras targeted at just about anything you can think of, from animals and traffic to weather, construction sites, server rooms and much, much more.http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3645147/132809447/139925/2/2. NTSB: Train engineer in deadly crash was texting while on jobThe National Transportation Safety Board determined that the Metrolink engineer involved in the train collision that killed 25 people was texting while on duty, although more investigation was needed to determine whether the texting had a role in the crash. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3645147/132809447/139926/2/3. EFF files surveillance lawsuit against NSA, Bush, CheneyThe Electronic Frontier Foundation filed a lawsuit against the president and vice president alleging that an NSA electronic surveillance program continues to illegally spy on U.S. residents.http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3645147/132809447/139927/2/4. Facebook's Beacon 'returns' for some bloggersSome Facebook users have been surprised to find that the social networking site's controversial advertising system is still operating, and they're weighing in on its seeming resurrection.http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3645147/132809447/139928/2/***************SPONSOR**************************************HP StorageWorks VirtualizationStorage virtualization has been around for several decades. While technologies have advanced and capabilities have become more sophisticated over time, the motivations for virtualizing resources and the anticipated benefits have remained relatively stable. This paper describes the business motivations for storage virtualization and the benefits it can deliver.http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3645147/132809447/139929/0/************************************************************5. Yahoo tests home page that adds outside services like e-mailYahoo is now testing a revamped home page among some users that allows them to check for new e-mail from different accounts and add more content from the Web.http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3645147/132809447/139930/2/6. Opinion: Predicting Wi-Fi performance -- can it be done?But no matter how much simulation and analysis you do, plan on incremental refinements and on buying additional equipment over time, Craig Matthias suggests.http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3645147/132809447/139931/2/7. Opinion: VMware's virtual data center OS pitch not credibleDon't expect this observer to believe VMware's uber-data center promise when the company won't even allow its software to manage competitive Hyper-V machines.http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3645147/132809447/139932/2/8. How to configure and deploy the iPhone 3G for business, Part 2: Integrating with ExchangeOne of the most intriguing aspects of the iPhone 3G is its ability to connect and sync with Microsoft Exchange servers -- but getting it all to work smoothly isn't always easy. Ryan Faas provides tips for integrating and managing iPhones in an Exchange environment.http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3645147/132809447/139933/2/***************SPONSOR**************************************Computerworld Technology Briefing: Super-charging the Data CenterVirtualization is about a lot more than just lowering total cost of ownership. In fact users that have taken an open source path to virtualization have realized the additional, mission-critical benefit of markedly reduced IT complexity, as well as a more flexible infrastructure that is easier to change to meet shifting, often unpredictable business requirements.http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3645147/132809447/139934/0/************************************************************COMPUTERWORLD BLOGS___________________I want a real Linux and Mac version of ChromeAll credit to CrossOver for its WINE-based version of the hot Chrome Web browser for Linux and Mac OS, but, come on Google, how's about giving us the real thing?To view the rest of the blog post, click the following link.http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3645147/132809447/139727/2/Google: Newspapers' worst enemy? The quiet, ongoing war between Google and daily newspapers is finally out in the open, with newspapers charging Google with monopoly tactics, and claiming Google was responsible for the distribution of an outdated article that led to the collapse of United Airlines stock last week. I wouldn't bet on dead-tree purveyors winning this one.To view the rest of the blog post, click the following link.http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3645147/132809447/139178/2/You don't suppose that was on purpose, do you?This pilot fish at a small electronics manufacturer is tasked with building a print server station to print out labels on the plant floor -- and he decides to cobble it together himself.To view the rest of the blog post, click the following link.http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3645147/132809447/138600/2/Tribune: Google bot error caused airline stock collapseThe owner of the Chicago Tribune claims that Google is to blame for the collapse of United Airlines stock price when an old story about the airline's bankruptcy was published online.Google and the Tribune Company are pointing fingers over this, but true cause here is as old as humankind: greed.To view the rest of the blog post, click the following link.http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3645147/132809447/138601/2/SHARK BAIT OF THE DAY_________User Evading the 'Limits' -- Whoops!First, this was a creative user -- and the e-mail system is Exchange. Company policy says your mailbox size is X megabytes; if it exceeds that size, you can't send e-mail (but you can still receive it). So the user would put all the e-mails he wanted to keep into a special folder ...http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3645147/132809447/139935/2/POST YOUR TECH TALES AT SHARK BAIT. IT'S THERAPEUTIC!_________Need a place to vent about IT? Have a story to share? Submit your own"baits" for points, and rate other baits. Leave comments, build yourprofile, or try to become one of the big fish.Get started at http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3645147/132809447/75958/0/COMPUTERWORLD ON TWITTER____________________Are you a Twit? So are we! Follow the Computerworld editors at Twitter to hear what's coming, what's breaking, what's hot, what's not.http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3645147/132809447/126780/0/