12 unnecessary Vista features you can disable right now

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE / more stories...

New Business Objects user group forming
The Americas' SAP Users' Group is starting up a new global community for customers of Business Objects, the BI firm bought by SAP earlier this year.

Judge raps Ellison over missing e-mails
A federal judge has ruled that Oracle CEO Larry Ellison did not properly preserve e-mails tied to a shareholder suit.

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Study: IT hiring to rise slightly in Q4
A new survey of U.S. CIOs suggests measurable but soft IT hiring growth in the fourth quarter.

Skills for leading a converged security operation
Chief security officers recommend seeking support from your peers, team-building whenever you can and getting lots of practical experience.

DEVELOPMENT / more stories...

FAQ: Is your county posting your Social Security number online?
County and state Web sites may harbor Social Security numbers and other personal data in broadly accessible public records. Here's what you should know.

Adobe sets Genesis mashup pilot
Users could bring together in a single workspace a Salesforce.com application with PowerPoint materials and Google searches.

GOVERNMENT / more stories...

FAQ: Is your county posting your Social Security number online?
County and state Web sites may harbor Social Security numbers and other personal data in broadly accessible public records. Here's what you should know.

Social Security numbers exposed on Iowa land-records Web site
Documents with Social Security numbers have been available since 2005 on a Web site that contains land records filed in Iowa counties, although access has now been restricted.

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Report: Dell looking to sell off manufacturing plants
Dell is looking to sell its manufacturing plants, according to a report in today's Wall Street Journal.

iPhone 3G owner sues Apple, AT&T over dropped calls, app crashes
A New Jersey man is suing Apple over charges that its iPhone 3G drops calls and fails to consistently connect to AT&T's data network -- the second such federal lawsuit filed in two weeks.

MANAGEMENT / more stories...

Report: Dell looking to sell off manufacturing plants
Dell is looking to sell its manufacturing plants, according to a report in today's Wall Street Journal.

Microsoft explains Seinfeld-Windows TV ad: just a 'teaser'
Microsoft's new Windows TV commercial featuring Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Gates had viewers scratching their heads, but that's what it was supposed to do, the company said.

MOBILE AND WIRELESS / more stories...

iPhone 3G owner sues Apple, AT&T over dropped calls, app crashes
A New Jersey man is suing Apple over charges that its iPhone 3G drops calls and fails to consistently connect to AT&T's data network -- the second such federal lawsuit filed in two weeks.

FCC wireless tests aim to end interference debate
The FCC is conducting tests into potential interference from a new wireless service it is proposing.

NETWORKING AND INTERNET / more stories...

Adobe sets Genesis mashup pilot
Users could bring together in a single workspace a Salesforce.com application with PowerPoint materials and Google searches.

iPhone 3G owner sues Apple, AT&T over dropped calls, app crashes
A New Jersey man is suing Apple over charges that its iPhone 3G drops calls and fails to consistently connect to AT&T's data network -- the second such federal lawsuit filed in two weeks.

OPERATING SYSTEMS / more stories...

Microsoft explains Seinfeld-Windows TV ad: just a 'teaser'
Microsoft's new Windows TV commercial featuring Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Gates had viewers scratching their heads, but that's what it was supposed to do, the company said.

Open source: What you should learn from the French
France is way ahead of the U.S. in terms of open-source development; here are some lessons to take to heart.

SECURITY / more stories...

FAQ: Is your county posting your Social Security number online?
County and state Web sites may harbor Social Security numbers and other personal data in broadly accessible public records. Here's what you should know.

iPhone 3G owner sues Apple, AT&T over dropped calls, app crashes
A New Jersey man is suing Apple over charges that its iPhone 3G drops calls and fails to consistently connect to AT&T's data network -- the second such federal lawsuit filed in two weeks.

SERVERS AND DATA CENTER / more stories...

Review: Thinstall app virtualization grows up
By embedding a simple HTTP-based synchronization engine into each package, Thinstall now makes it possible to slipstream updates for even the most far-flung virtualized applications.

Review: HP c3000 BladeSystem enclosure
It's particularly geared for scenarios where there is a need for multiple servers but where there isnt always a special room for servers with data center-quality power.

SOFTWARE / more stories...

At 10, Google reiterates commitment to CIOs

Microsoft lays out road map for next BizTalk releases
Microsoft today disclosed its plans for updating and shipping future versions of its BizTalk business process management server.

STORAGE / more stories...

Samsung may buy SSD, memory maker SanDisk
Samsung is eyeing a possible acquisition of chip maker SanDisk, which could spell big competitive changes for the SSD and flash memory market.

Docs store unsecured patient data on memory sticks
In one London hospital, 92 of 105 doctors surveyed carried memory sticks and 79 of the memory sticks held confidential patient information, but only five doctors had followed NHS rules and encrypted their data.