Subject: Fw: Linux Grows Up, Gets Slapped; MS Abandons Older Word Users to Security Flaw; Rollup PCs, and Robots
From: Newnham (newnham@gci.net)
Date: Wed Sep 18 2002 - 12:32:17 AKDT
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From: "What's New Now from Ziff Davis" <whatsnewnow@eletters1.ziffdavis.com>
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Subject: Linux Grows Up, Gets Slapped; MS Abandons Older Word Users to
Security Flaw; Rollup PCs, and Robots
> =========================================================
> -------- WHAT'S NEW NOW --------
> Important Stories, Commentary & More from Ziff Davis
> =========================================================
> September 17, 2002
> Vol. 1, No. 9
> =========================================================
>
> It seems that everyone's favorite open-source operating
> system is about to break through the glass ceiling, and
> really penetrate corporate America. At least that's what
> IBM and Red Hat are hoping. IBM is expanding Advanced
> Server support from the smaller xSeries all the way up to
> their zSeries. A mainframe running Linux! Whodathunkit?
> If you run IBM hardware, don't miss this important
> announcement:
>
> IBM and Red Hat:
> http://eletters1.ziffdavis.com/cgi-bin10/flo?y=eR7N0DEcf50HX60qb80AY
>
> Desktop Linux users aren't out in the cold either. Red Hat
> is bringing together the KDE and GNOME user interfaces, so
> that in an upcoming release they'll present a similar look
> and feel to the user. Not everyone agrees with the move
> though.
>
> See why open source proponents are up in arms against Red
> Hat:
> http://eletters1.ziffdavis.com/cgi-bin10/flo?y=eR7N0DEcf50HX60qhr0Ac
>
> And in another sign of Linux growing up, it's increasingly a
> target of viruses and worms. One particularly nasty worm,
> called Slapper, is making the rounds of Linux servers. It
> attacks a well-known OpenSSL vulnerability that's easily
> patched -- if you know about it. The worm continues to
> infect servers worldwide, and is spreading quickly.
>
> Make sure you're safe from the Slapper worm:
> http://eletters1.ziffdavis.com/cgi-bin10/flo?y=eR7N0DEcf50HX60qiG0Au
>
> In-Depth Details about Slapper Worm:
> http://eletters1.ziffdavis.com/cgi-bin10/flo?y=eR7N0DEcf50HX60qdI0Ar
>
> Despite Linux's woes, Microsoft proved once again that it's
> the reigning champ when it comes to vulnerabilities. You
> can add Microsoft Word to the growing list of compromised
> products from big green. It turns out that hackers can use
> Word to sneak into a user's computer, and then snitch files
> from the hard drive. While Microsoft is working on a fix
> for recent versions of Word, users of older versions are
> most vulnerable -- and out of luck. If you use Word, it's
> imperative that you understand this problem.
>
> Word compromised -- and older versions won't be fixed:
> http://eletters1.ziffdavis.com/cgi-bin10/flo?y=eR7N0DEcf50HX60qb30AT
>
> Despite giving the heave-ho to older Word users, Microsoft
> keeps plowing ahead, entering new markets. It's building a
> digital rights management (DRM) server, which should help
> content creators encrypt and protect their electronic
> assets. In addition, Linksys and dLink beware: big green
> is gunning for you with their new line of home 802.11b
> wireless networking products. Suddenly with xBox, mice,
> keyboards and now networking, Microsoft's looking more and
> more like a hardware company too.
>
> Need to protect digital assets? Worried about encryption
> abusing your rights? Don't miss the details on Microsoft's
> DRM server, due soon:
> http://eletters1.ziffdavis.com/cgi-bin10/flo?y=eR7N0DEcf50HX60qiH0Av
>
> Don't buy a wireless network until you know what Microsoft's
> up to:
> http://eletters1.ziffdavis.com/cgi-bin10/flo?y=eR7N0DEcf50HX60qiI0Aw
>
> Intel last week wrapped up their fall developer's forum with
> a look into the future. Coming soon: 90nm chips,
> hyperthreading, nanotechnology, and a radio transmitter on
> every chip. Amazing new technologies are brewing in Intel's
> labs. And if you're a trekkie, you won't want to miss our
> special report on William Shatner -- transported onto the
> floor of IDF.
>
> What's Intel up to next year and beyond? Read our special
> report:
> http://eletters1.ziffdavis.com/cgi-bin10/flo?y=eR7N0DEcf50HX60qP40AC
>
> AMD punts: Clawhammer delayed:
> http://eletters1.ziffdavis.com/cgi-bin10/flo?y=eR7N0DEcf50HX60qbh0AM
>
> If you're tired of holding on to the vestigial appendages of
> the PC -- serial and parallel ports, floppy drive and the
> like, why not try out a legacy free PC? Designed for the
> 21st century, these devices eliminate those cumbersome
> relics. The problem: Legacy-free products from the PC
> vendors mostly suck. Luckily the techno-wizards at
> ExtremeTech have an answer: Build it yourself!
>
> Find out how to build a fast, cheap Legacy Free PC:
> http://eletters1.ziffdavis.com/cgi-bin10/flo?y=eR7N0DEcf50HX60qeu0Ac
>
> And for an idea of what PC's might look like in a few years
> -- think rollable screens, wearable circuit boards, foldable
> system units -- check out our exclusive scoop on a new alloy
> that can remember, and return, to an original shape. It's
> definitely the "shape" of things to come.
>
> Amazing alloy enables roll-up PCs:
> http://eletters1.ziffdavis.com/cgi-bin10/flo?y=eR7N0DEcf50HX60qcH0Ap
>
> Ever since Irona, Richie Rich's robotic maid, we've hoped
> for the day when robots would eliminate the drudgery from
> our lives. Well that day has finally come, at least a
> little bit. IRobot's new Roomba robotic vacuum will be
> generally available in a few days, for just $200. We got
> the scoop on the product, and also a nifty little piece from
> the CEO of iRobot on just how robots will change the world.
> If you hate vacuuming, ironing or cleaning don't miss our
> coverage!
>
> Never vacuum your house again!
> http://eletters1.ziffdavis.com/cgi-bin10/flo?y=eR7N0DEcf50HX60qiM0A1
>
> How Robots will change our lives (soon)!
> http://eletters1.ziffdavis.com/cgi-bin10/flo?y=eR7N0DEcf50HX60qiJ0Ax
>
> Finally, while you're up at PC Magazine, drop by and give
> John Dvorak hell. He's going back to the future, imagining
> a world where broadcast TV actually replaces video over the
> internet. What hubris!
>
> Dvorak goes nuts over broadcast TV breakthrough!
> http://eletters1.ziffdavis.com/cgi-bin10/flo?y=eR7N0DEcf50HX60qiK0Ay
>
> -- Jim Louderback
>
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