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Debian 5 release approaches... binary blobs includedOpen in New Window
Avatar Posted by davemackey 4 hours ago (http://arstechnica.com)
Category: software | Tags debian, binary, kernel, linux, firmware,
"The developers behind the Debian Linux distribution have voted to proceed with the release of the next major version despite ongoing controversy over the inclusion of binary firmware in the kernel. read more »
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Encryption top IT security initiative in 2009Open in New Window
Avatar Posted by davemackey 6 hours ago (http://www.networkworld.com)
Category: security | Tags encryption, security, initiative, forrester, ,
"Encryption seen as biggest IT security initiative in 2009, according to a Forrester Research survey." read more »
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Researchers hack into Intel's vProOpen in New Window
Avatar Posted by davemackey 6 hours ago (http://www.networkworld.com)
Category: security | Tags researchers, hack, intel, vpro, security,
"Security researchers said they've found a way to circumvent an Intel vPro security feature used to protect PCs and the programs that they run from tampering." read more »
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Netbooks and the Death of x86 ComputingOpen in New Window
Avatar Posted by davemackey 6 hours ago (http://gigaom.com)
Category: workstations | Tags netbooks, x86, intel, freescale, arm, linux,
"Freescale said Monday it would offer an ARM-based chip that could lead to a $200 Linux-based netbook, offering about twice the amount of usage on a single battery charge as Intel’s Atom processor a read more »
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Apple Security: Time To Stop Feeling Superior?Open in New Window
Avatar Posted by davemackey 6 hours ago (http://feeds.informationweek.com)
Category: security | Tags apple, security, mac, exploits, , ,
"There have been far more Apple-related security problems in the past two years than in previous years, requiring Mac users to be more vigilant than ever to ensure that their computers are safe." read more »
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Android netbook port leaves some pondering Google OSOpen in New Window
Avatar Posted by davemackey 6 hours ago (http://arstechnica.com)
Category: software | Tags android, netbook, port, pondering, google, os, linux,
"Will Google aim its OS sights at the PC market? A recent port of Android to a common netbook suggests that Google Linux could become a reality." read more »
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Twitter Has Security MeltdownOpen in New Window
Avatar Posted by davemackey 6 hours ago (http://feeds.informationweek.com)
Category: security | Tags twitter, security, passwords, phishing, email, , ,
"The microblogging site recommends users reset their passwords and verify their e-mail addresses because of a phishing campaign directed at its users and the hacking of its support software." read more »
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Boffin brings 'write once, run anywhere' to Cisco hijacksOpen in New Window
Avatar Posted by davemackey 7 hours ago (http://go.theregister.com)
Category: security | Tags cisco, routers, hijack, security, exploit, , ,
"A researcher has discovered a way to reliably exploit a known security vulnerability in a wide class of Cisco System routers, a finding that for the first time allows attackers to..." read more »
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