this looks interesting, anyone tried Fedora yet?
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True Microsoft Lies
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> -------- WHAT'S NEW NOW --------
> Important Stories, Commentary & More from Ziff Davis
> By Jim Louderback
> =========================================================
> June 8, 2004
> Vol. 3, No. 43
> =========================================================
> This week: Fastest PCs on the Planet, Red Hat Fedora Review,
> Meet the Robots, True Microsoft Lies
>
> =========================================================
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> Fedora: Tastes Great, Less Filling
>
> It's the latest free Linux version from Red Hat. The
> community-supported OS looks great, and it's pretty darn
> useful. But there's no support, and you'll spend lots of
> time searching for key packages. Still, it's pretty darn
> enticing, says our eWEEK Labs reviewer. And if that's not
> filling enough for you, check out our reviews of Debian,
> SuSe and Mandrake. One of 'em should satiate your every
> need. Well, almost.
>
> Fedora Review:
> http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-224-1-1-537376-9694-1
>
> Mandrake Review:
> http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-224-1-1-537376-9697-1
>
> Debian Review:
> http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-224-1-1-537376-9700-1
>
> SuSe Review:
> http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-224-1-1-537376-9703-1
>
>
> Meet the Robots
>
> Our latest site just launched--Sync.com--to go along with
> our latest new magazine. And we've got a nifty look at some
> of the mechanical monsters gracing the first issue. It's a
> saucy romp through the robotic landscape, looking at what
> robots can and cannot do. It's shaping up to be quite a
> cyborg summer!
>
> Robots Explored:
> http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-224-1-1-537376-9706-1
>
> Sync Site Launches:
> http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-224-1-1-537376-9709-1
>
>
> The Ultimate Desktop: Four Smoking PCs Reviewed
>
> Looking for a system that'll beat the pants off of your
> friends? Want a machine that won't choke when you throw
> hours of video at it, or months of music? Then check out our
> latest roundup of four of the fastest systems on the planet!
> It'll be love at first sight.
>
> Four Super Systems Reviewed:
> http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-224-1-1-537376-9712-1
>
>
> Save Money on Phone Calls
>
> So, is it pronounced "voypuh"? Or "V-O-I-P"? However it
> sounds, it's the biggest thing happening in telephony today.
> Wondering how your business can use it? Don't miss our
> comprehensive look at what voice over IP can do for you in
> the office and at home. And to keep up on all the latest
> news, our new eWEEK.com VOIP topic center has everything you
> need to know--consume daily for maximum benefit.
>
> VOIP Explained:
> http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-224-1-1-537376-9715-1
>
> VOIP News and More:
> http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-224-1-1-537376-9718-1
>
>
> Instant-Messaging Security a Hot New Frontier
>
> At least, that's what many integrators are hoping for. With
> IM taking off across the corporation, there's a real need to
> secure and protect that traffic. Zone Labs bought and
> labeled a solution, and many other companies are jumping in.
> Are they worth it? Can you capitalize on the trend? Our
> contract watcher explores this new environment.
>
> IM Security Hot:
> http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-224-1-1-537376-9721-1
>
>
> Big Biotech Doings in San Francisco
>
> Scientists and protesters conspired to block the streets of
> San Francisco on Monday. Why? Only because the biggest
> biotech trade show ever has just landed at the local
> convention center. Stay in touch with all of the
> developments at our Health Care topic center!
>
> BioTech and Health Care:
> http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-224-1-1-537376-9724-1
>
>
> Microsoft, SAP Consider Marriage
>
> Talk about unlikely bedfellows. Teutonic rigidity meets "The
> Big House." The strange and supposedly aborted mating dance
> between SAP and Microsoft is just one of the fascinating
> revelations coming from the Oracle v. PeopleSoft trial that
> began Monday. We've got an update on how far the courtship
> went, along with details on day one of the trial. Stay with
> eWEEK.com for all of the details on this eye-popping
> judicial extravaganza.
>
> Microsoft, SAP Dance:
> http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-224-1-1-537376-9727-1
>
> Oracle Trial Under Way:
> http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-224-1-1-537376-9730-1
>
>
> Readers Say Microsoft's Lying
>
> According to Microsoft's sworn statement, the company had no
> intention of entering the enterprise software space. But our
> Microsoft Watcher begs to differ. She's tracked down
> customers, sales folks and others who've been approached by
> Big Green to use its software, rather than competitive
> products from Oracle, Peoplesoft and others. Can Microsoft
> be trusted? Read our shocking expose and find out.
>
> Microsoft Bends the Truth:
> http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-224-1-1-537376-9733-1
>
>
> New Type of Firewall Coming Soon
>
> Networking firewalls are nothing new. Pop one up between
> your internal LAN and the rest of the world, and you can
> sleep a little bit easier. But hackers are getting smarter,
> attacking new vulnerabilities in new ways. That's why a new
> type of firewall, one that builds a barrier around memory,
> is on the way. We've got details on how this
> inside-the-server product works, and who's building it, in
> our special coverage.
>
> Memory Firewall Protects Apps:
> http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-224-1-1-537376-9736-1
>
>
> Mass Mailer Worms Are Dead!
>
> At least that's what our Security topic center editor Larry
> Seltzer thinks. He says the golden era of Melissa, Netsky
> and Bagle has come to an end. Why? Because there are no new
> techniques out there to be exploited, Larry says, and new
> authentication schemes will kill off the rest of the litter.
> It's a bold statement, and you'll want to read his
> well-reasoned argument to decide for yourself. But even if
> he's right, it's not all smooth sailing ahead. Larry lays
> out what he's really worrying about, and now that I've read
> it, I'm shaking, too!
>
> Ding-Dong, the Mail Worm Is Dead:
> http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-224-1-1-537376-9739-1
>
>
> Microsoft Adds DRM to Windows Media
>
> Looking for a glimpse of the media future? Check out the
> technical beta of Microsoft's Media player 10. We did, and
> we came away impressed by the functionality but concerned
> about loss of freedom. Our preview has all of the details,
> including a bevy of cool screenshots, and it's where you can
> download the software yourself--for free!
>
> Windows Media 10 Preview:
> http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-224-1-1-537376-9742-1
>
>
> Dvorak: Xbox Will Fail Like 3DO
>
> It's not looking good for Microsoft's game machine, says
> PCMag.com pundit John C. Dvorak. He sees only red ink and
> long faces in Microsoft's game division, as Sony and
> Nintendo wipe up the floor with the beefy box. Read all
> about why John sees failure in Xbox's future.
>
> Xbox Will Die:
> http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-224-1-1-537376-9745-1
>
>
> USB Flash Drives with a Twist
>
> There's more to USB than just memory. We've just taken a
> look at four cool, new flash drives that add new features
> along with amazingly portable storage. From fingerprint
> recognition to anonymous Web surfing, these cunningly
> crafted devices will have you gaping slack-jawed at their
> amazing capabilities! Don't miss our roundup.
>
> Four USB Drives with More:
> http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-224-1-1-537376-9748-1
>
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> --Jim Louderback
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