Enterprise Security TodayTech News by Enterprise Security Today (http://www.enterprise-security-today.com).Windows XP Era Ends, Though 'Downgrade' Available- June 30, 2008 An era ended Monday. The first day of Steve Ballmer's occupation of the corner office at Microsoft's headquarters in Redmond, WA., also marked the last day for Windows XP. June 30 was the "end of sales" deadline for the venerable version of the Windows operating system, which Microsoft is trying to replace with Windows Vista. But in a letter to customers, Bill Veghte, a senior vice president at Microsoft, emphasized three options for customers who "need" Windows XP on new boxes. First and...http://www.enterprise-security-today.com/story.xhtml?story_id=60552 Laptop Searches Assailed as Illegal, Unethical- June 30, 2008 Advocacy groups and some legal experts told Congress that it was unreasonable for federal officials to search the laptops of United States citizens when they re-enter the country from traveling abroad. Civil rights groups have said that certain ethnic groups have been selectively profiled in the searches by Border Patrol agents and customs officials, who have the authority to inspect all luggage and cargo brought into the country without obtaining warrants or having probable cause....http://www.enterprise-security-today.com/story.xhtml?story_id=60513 Bill Gates Retires Amid a Legacy of Growth, Controversy- June 27, 2008 Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates "retired" at 52 Friday from the company he cofounded to spend more time with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a philanthropic organization that has given more than $16.5 billion in grants worldwide. He is known as the person who pushed the computer industry to unprecedented success with his goal of a PC in every home. But in 33 years of building Microsoft, Gates has also been characterized by some as a merciless competitor and a monopolist, and even accused of.http://www.enterprise-security-today.com/story.xhtml?story_id=60524 Prescription for Protecting Online Health Records- June 27, 2008 Hoping to persuade more people to store their medical records online, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp. and a hodgepodge of health care providers and insurers have agreed on ground rules for protecting the privacy of the sensitive information. The guidelines unveiled Wednesday are designed to reassure patients that they can enjoy the convenience of keeping their medical histories in online filing cabinets without worrying that will open a door for outsiders to peruse the data without their...http://www.enterprise-security-today.com/story.xhtml?story_id=60484 Get Ready To Surf the Net in Yo' Hot Mopar Vehicle- June 26, 2008 Mopar, Chrysler LLC's original-equipment parts manufacturer and distributor, said Thursday it will launch in-vehicle wireless Internet connectivity for Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge passengers in the U.S. Dubbed Uconnect Web, the in-vehicle system is powered by Autonet Mobile and delivers continuous Internet connectivity to all vehicle passengers for entertainment and real-time information. The service will be available in August as a dealer-installed Mopar accessory. "With Uconnect Web, all...http://www.enterprise-security-today.com/story.xhtml?story_id=60488 Microsoft Releases Hyper-V for Windows Server 2008- June 26, 2008 Microsoft on Thursday released Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, its virtualization technology for Windows servers. Nearly 1.5 million copies of the beta version of Hyper-V have been distributed. The technology is based on hypervisor, a virtualization platform that allows multiple operating systems to run simultaneously on a single host computer. Efficient Data Centers By switching from a one-server-per-box model to running multiple servers on a shared hardware box, virtualization helps IT...http://www.enterprise-security-today.com/story.xhtml?story_id=60505 Dell's Studio Laptops Offer Personalization and Simplicity- June 26, 2008 Dell on Thursday announced a new consumer product line of PCs. Dubbed Studio, the laptops take a personalized approach to high-definition mobile computing. The Dell Studio 15 and Dell Studio 17 are the first two laptops in the new lineup. Dell opted for visual color elements and personalization options with features such as a built-in Webcam, media-control touch buttons, slot-load drives, optional mercury-free LED displays, and built-in mobile broadband. The Studio 15 starts at $799 and the..http://www.enterprise-security-today.com/story.xhtml?story_id=60487 As Gates Departs, Microsoft Faces Rough Waters- June 26, 2008 So this is really goodbye Bill Gates' last day at Microsoft is Friday and tech-watchers around the globe are assessing the impact of the man responsible for the dominance of the PC, DOS, Windows and the "Evil Empire." Such an assessment seems almost impossible. Gates and Microsoft have not only dominated the PC industry, they often dictated the computer and software choices for the home and, more importantly, defined the computing environment for businesses around the world. Gates' claim to..http://www.enterprise-security-today.com/story.xhtml?story_id=60470 |