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Computerworld First Look
December 17, 2007
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A Guide to Application Delivery for IT Infrastructure Operations Managers:
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In this issue:
* 8 top tips for IE 7
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91341/2/
* Disgruntled Facebook users look to get disabled accounts reactivated
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91342/2/
* Apple fixes 18 flaws in Tiger's Java
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91343/2/
* Unix admin tried to axe power grid
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91344/2/
* Hacker turns iPhone into camcorder
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91345/2/
* Amazon set to start testing Web database
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91346/2/
* FTC head won't recuse herself from Google-DoubleClick deal review
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91347/2/
* Are you ready for the CIO's 2008 'must call on Monday' list
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91348/2/
* Analysts: It's time for AMD to step up to the plate
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91349/2/
* ETAI avoids data traffic jam with open source
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91350/2/
* Countdown: Computerworld's most popular stories of 2007
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* 'Crazy Eddie' deals boost Mac Office sales nearly 250% in U.S.
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91352/2/
* Opinion: I'm so bo-o-o-red with the RIAA (but what can I do?)
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91353/2/
* Tech pick: Making Mac OS X play nicely with Novell
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91354/2/
OTHER RESOURCES
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Webcast - Learn how you can deploy your PC to a variety of devices like USB
memory sticks, laptops or even iPods.
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Computerworld Technology Briefing: Spyware: A Clear and Present Danger
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/90245/0/
SHARK BAIT OF THE DAY
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The importance of knowing what you're doing
Back in 2003/4, I was working for a small ISP (some commercial users, but very
few members of the public). We had a couple of woefully underpowered servers,
which it was my job to fill up with Web sites for our customers. . .
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POST YOUR TECH TALES AT SHARK BAIT. IT'S THERAPEUTIC!
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15TH ANNUAL BEST PLACES TO WORK
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Do you love where you work?
Does the IT department at your company qualify as a best place to work IT?
Computerworld is conducting its 15th annual Best Places to Work in IT survey,
and we need your help. Each year, our special report and listing recognizes the
100 Best Places to Work that offer their IT staff the best benefits,
competitive salaries, opportunities for training and advancement, as well as
interesting projects and a flexible and diverse work environment. To nominate
your company, click here:
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TODAY'S IT BLOGWATCH
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Amazon cloud rains forest of data (and best quotes)
SELECT * FROM IT_Blogwatch; in which Amazon adds the next element of its cloud
computing story: SimpleDB. Not to mention the best technology quotes of 2007...
To view the rest of the blog post, click the following link.
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FROM OUR TECH DISPENSER BLOG NETWORK
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First impressions: Microsoft Office Live Workspace (with screen shots)
Microsoft launched Office Live Workspace on 10th December as an answer to
Google Docs, Zoho and the recent Live Documents (coverage). Office Live
Workspace is not a complete online office, it is just like a space for sharing
your documents online. . .
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91356/2/
Tech Dispenser is an aggregated network of technology blogs selected by
Computerworld's editors. Keep tabs on what the best tech bloggers are saying by
frequenting TechDispenser.com.
TODAY'S TOP STORY
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8 top tips for IE 7
If you've been holding off on upgrading to Internet Explorer 7, our list of
handy tips, tricks and hacks might convince you to make the switch.
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91341/2/
THIS WEEK'S FRANKLY SPEAKING COLUMN
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'Tis the season
Santa has some insanely great gift ideas for IT vendor notables, including
Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and others.
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THIS WEEK'S COMPUTERWORLD EDITORIAL
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'They were like us'
Like our Iranian counterparts, if our government engaged in activity that
resulted in trade sanctions being imposed against us, we'd work hard to
overcome those obstacles too.
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2480468/303112/91359/2/
TODAY'S POLL
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Is Facebook now doing enough to protect its users' online privacy?
* Yes, it acknowledged its mistakes
* No, its user tracking is still too intrusive
* Online privacy? What privacy?
* I don't plan on using Facebook
Take online poll:
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