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Computerworld Wrap-Up
December 19, 2007
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In this issue:
* First Look: Office Live Workspace offers collaboration with a side of
confusion
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2501508/303112/91874/2/
* Microsoft confirms IE update snafu, offers work-around
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2501508/303112/91875/2/
* Google Toolbar flaw opens door for attackers
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2501508/303112/91876/2/
* The 7 most annoying developments in software
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2501508/303112/91877/2/
* Mozilla beats schedule, launches Firefox 3 Beta 2 early
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2501508/303112/91878/2/
* Satisfaction with e-gov sites slips a bit with users
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2501508/303112/91879/2/
* iPhone OS beats Windows Mobile
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2501508/303112/91880/2/
* Iomega adds disaster protection to eSATA desktop drives
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2501508/303112/91881/2/
* Top 10 cell phone favorites for 2007
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2501508/303112/91882/2/
* Vendor of Flash alternative sees bright future for Silverlight
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2501508/303112/91883/2/
* How to conquer Gmail in 6 easy ways
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2501508/303112/91884/2/
* Spectrum auction draws Verizon, Chevron, Paul Allen
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2501508/303112/91885/2/
* Hi-def for the holidays? 10 top players to consider
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2501508/303112/91886/2/
SHARK BAIT OF THE DAY
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Obedient user -- he does what he is told!
I thought I would share a painful help-desk call we received once, while
working in the Northwest. Please try and picture this while reading. A user
called asking for assistance logging on to his desktop. User states that his
account is locked and he can't get in. . .
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15TH ANNUAL BEST PLACES TO WORK
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Computerworld is conducting its 15th annual Best Places to Work in IT survey,
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100 Best Places to Work that offer their IT staff the best benefits,
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interesting projects and a flexible and diverse work environment. To nominate
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TODAY'S IT BLOGWATCH
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Japanese iPhone negotiations (and LucasFilm cards)
Hajimemashite! IT Blogwatch noh. Richi Jennings desu. Dozo yoroshiku. Looks
like Steve Jobs is trying to get the iPhone into Japan: possibly the world's
most difficult mobile phone market for foreigners to enter. Not to mention 30
years of LucasFilm Christmas cards...
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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Privacy a feature, not a bug
As a customer, I complained about Airtels annoying and incessant interruption
in the form of promotional short messages, and phone calls playing ads. That
was last year. Today, I am happy to see the following in the product. . .
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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 signs it's time to look for a new job
Here are eight signs that the grass may be greener at another job site. If
they mirror your experience, other pastures may be greener.
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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.
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TODAY'S POLL
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Have you ever Googled yourself to see what info about you is online?
* Yes, I regularly keep tabs on my 'digital footprint'
* Yes, but only once or twice
* No, but I've looked up other people
* No, I'm not that self-absorbed
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