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Novell to run networking software on Linux
News The company already sells networking software for servers that run Windows, Novell's NetWare and other operating systems. At that time, the full set of networking services in NetWare 7 will also be offered on Linux, giving customers a choice...
[June 25, 2003, 9:36]
'Security has clout' - Microsoft
News Microsoft developers are now required to use virtual private networks, or VPNs, to connect to development servers in order to isolate and protect the systems from the general network. Those much-anticipated updates will add more security to the...
[June 23, 2004, 8:30]
IT upgrades without excess
News Some categories of upgrade items include client computer systems; peripherals (monitors, scanners, printers); client software; server hardware; server software; security devices (firewalls, biometric and smart card readers, IDS appliances...
[November 21, 2005, 15:20]
Microsoft sets Windows Server 2003 RTM date
News April's operating system launch will see the Windows server platform split into more different flavours than ever before, mirroring to some extent the range of Unix operating systems available -- bolstered lately particularly in edge-of-network...
[February 24, 2003, 6:09]
Sun and the North Pole Net
News The robust Solaris 9 Operating Environment is the foundation for the Sun Open Network Environment (Sun ONE) architecture, to help Santa accelerate the deployment of Web services. By shipping multi-operating system solutions (Sun can include Linux...
[December 30, 2002, 9:56]
Security expert warns of 'token kidnapping' threat
News While with Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 it's only possible to elevate privileges from network service and local service Windows accounts, Cerrudo claimed that Windows services and Internet Information Services websites usually run under...
[May 21, 2008, 15:33]
Freed from the Novell client
News Perhaps one of the most useful features that Novell has added to the NetWare operating system is the Native File Access Pack, which gives you the ability to access the NetWare file store using client operating system native protocols such as CIFS...
[January 29, 2003, 10:25]
Phoenix launches first 'trusted' BIOS
News It carries out basic tasks such as hardware and system configuration, and has been standardised and made simple enough to allow the installation of alternative operating systems, including Linux. Phoenix's Core System Software (CSS) is a next...
[November 26, 2003, 15:35]
Yamaha, NEC back Linux start-up
News Companies making embedded operating systems typically earn much of their revenue from sales of development tools. The AX-10 comes with a remote control and also can be controlled from afar over a mobile phone network with an NTT DoCoMo I-mode phone.
[November 22, 2002, 9:53]
3G pits networks against phone makers
News Open operating systems like Symbian OS and Smartphone 2002 are attempting to standardise phone software to some degree, but Vodafone does not see them as mass-market products, Tarnai said. Tarnai also dismissed "open" operating systems like Symbian...
[May 14, 2002, 16:54]
Facing the security risks of cable modems
News Even if you have great neighbours, your system is vulnerable simply because other systems can potentially connect to your network. On Microsoft operating systems, this is called the File and Printer Sharing service.
[July 8, 2002, 16:10]
Patching up bad patches
News Determining which systems may be affected Verifying which systems have been patched Patching new systems added to the network Patching systems that may become vulnerable after the initial patching process Coordinating patch installation between...
[November 26, 2002, 11:38]
Red Hat releases Linux 7.3
News The new version also includes Web and telephone access to experts and the Red Hat Network -- an automated Internet service for managing Red Hat Linux systems. A professional version for small business will sell for of $199.95, which adds a systems...
[May 7, 2002, 10:57]
VMWare locks down Windows
News VMware, a maker of software that enables computers to run multiple operating systems simultaneously, is working on a new product to make it secure for corporations to open their networks to contractors or telecommuters.
[September 20, 2004, 8:05]
Microsoft gears up its automotive efforts
News Only about 13 percent to 14 percent of cars are connected to a network today, Magney said, although other cars have systems for navigation or entertainment. The software maker has persuaded a number of carmakers to use its slimmed-down Windows CE...
[December 1, 2003, 11:20]
Latest Microsoft patches released
News An error in the Windows Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, or DHCP, client on the same systems similarly opens the door to a remote attack via a malicious network packet. Systems running Windows XP with Service Pack 2 and Windows Server 2003 with...
[July 12, 2006, 17:15]
Red Hat restructure puts focus on big clients
News Red Hat has acquired several other companies in the 11 quarters it's been a publicly traded company, including e-commerce software maker Akopia, network gear maker WireSpeed, publishing software maker Ars Digita, e-commerce software maker Hell's...
[March 20, 2002, 10:14]
VMware cleans its Windows
News VMware, a maker of software that lets Intel-based computers run several operating systems simultaneously, has released a new version of its desktop product, designed to reassure users that the program runs Windows well.
[September 19, 2002, 14:58]
InfiniBand sequel is slower but cheaper
News But Walker said HP thinks RDMA-enabled products -- operating systems and network cards -- will be on sale in 2004. On Wednesday, Microsoft plans to announce that RDMA will be necessary to take advantage of forthcoming 10Gbps Ethernet networks, and...
[May 6, 2003, 9:32]
Linux to face off against NT again?
News A third-party testing lab run by Neal Nelson & Associates is preparing for an August rematch between the two server operating systems. Nelson expects to test the two operating systems configured in multiple ways: as NFS file servers, SMB (Samba...
[July 1, 1999, 10:25]
