Monthly Archives: May 2008

Convert your car to a hybrid?!

 OK, this has nothing to do with IT or Info Security, but I think it’s really cool. Poulson Hybrid Converts any new or used car into a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle, PHEV.

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Cisco Systems’ New Client/Server Messaging Protocol Announced

I don’t know too much about these technologies, but this seems like a very meaningful announcement.  From CIO.com. Cisco Systems’ New Client/Server Messaging Protocol Announced This week Cisco Systems announced a new messaging protocol intended to allow developers to integrate … Continue reading

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Fraud-prevention pitchman is ID theft victim – CNN.com

Although misleading, this guy’s ads have always been more for insurance than prevention. And that’s because his firm has no advantage over other firms in providing protection. Their gimmick is the risk he’s taking and the insurance. Now, in the … Continue reading

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‘The Grid’ Could Soon Make the Internet Obsolete

 The title of this news story is overly dramatic, but the news inside is pretty interesting. ‘The Grid’ Could Soon Make the Internet Obsolete – Science News | Science & Technology | Technology News The scientists who pioneered [the Intenet] … Continue reading

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The Real Threat to Google — Business Week

Fascinating! The Real Threat to Google Google’s biggest threat may not be Microsoft (MSFT) or Yahoo! (YHOO)…No, one of the most formidable challenges facing Google (GOOG) is likely sitting in your pocket or purse. It’s your cell phone, and it … Continue reading

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VMware Makes Thin Client Moves

VMware Makes Thin Client Moves VMware today announced several moves of interest to enterprises using or considering thin client machines in conjunction with virtualization. The virtualization giant also served up new professional services offerings for enterprises rolling out thin clients … Continue reading

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Happy Patch Tuesday!

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2008

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