Computerworld First Look
November 19, 2008
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In this issue:
* Femtocell FAQ: Is it time for your own 'personal cell-phone tower'?
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3903580/80502052/152215/2/
* Microsoft feared Mac vs. Vista comparison in '05, insider e-mails show
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3903580/80502052/152216/2/
* Microsoft Exchange's challenges: Partners, the cloud, and (still) Lotus Notes
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3903580/80502052/152217/2/
* Thanks to gamers, the desktop supercomputer arrives
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3903580/80502052/152218/2/
* Researcher: Self-driving cars could save U.S. auto industry
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3903580/80502052/152219/2/
* Look for managed network services to grow as economy tanks, industry experts say
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3903580/80502052/152220/2/
* Ruby on Rails rolls into the enterprise
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3903580/80502052/152221/2/
* Microsoft moves to further embrace cloud computing
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3903580/80502052/152222/2/
* Husband blames iPhone for lewd picture in e-mail account
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3903580/80502052/152223/2/
* Court halts sale of spyware program
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3903580/80502052/152224/2/
* Google's Schmidt: Innovation must come first
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3903580/80502052/152225/2/
* CA unveils simplified suite, SaaS portfolio
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3903580/80502052/152226/2/
SHARK BAIT OF THE DAY
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I/O issues with novice users
I was working for AAFES Europe back in 1990 as a network installer/repair tech when I received a repair ticket from one of our larger stores. A retail employee wrote on the ticket, "PC works fine in input mode, no output mode functions."
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3903580/80502052/152227/2/
POST YOUR TECH TALES AT SHARK BAIT. IT'S THERAPEUTIC!
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BEST PLACES TO WORK IN IT 2009
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What's so great about your company? Is it the culture? The benefits? The salaries? The training? Tell us about it, and help get your company recognized by making a nomination now for this year's Best Places to Work in IT! http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3903580/80502052/143570/0/
COMPUTERWORLD'S TOP GREEN-IT ORGANIZATIONS
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Computerworld is conducting a search for organizations that are implementing smart, efficient strategies to achieve "green IT." We'll feature two ranked lists in our April 20, 2009, issue: One of the top green-IT end-user organizations and a separate list of the top green-IT data center suppliers/vendors.
Fill out a survey now! http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3903580/80502052/152176/0/
Surveys should be submitted by Monday, Dec. 22, at 5:00 p.m. EST.
Any questions? Please e-mail topgreen@computerworld.com.
OTHER RESOURCES
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White paper: Maturing Technology Brings Balance and Possibilities
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Windows Vista®: A Cyber Security Shield
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Create Storage Architecture Now.
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3903580/80502052/116398/0/
TODAY'S IT BLOGWATCH
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Spammers fixing broken botnet?
In Wednesday's IT Blogwatch, Richi Jennings watches bloggers watch spammers foiled by the McColo takedown try to get back on the net. Not to mention the JavaScript drum machine...
To view the rest of the blog post, click the following link.
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3903580/80502052/152228/2/
TODAY'S TOP STORY
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Femtocell FAQ: Is it time for your own 'personal cell-phone tower'?
Femtocells are hot, but is the hype premature? We answer 18 burning questions about this emerging technology.
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3903580/80502052/152215/2/
THIS WEEK'S FRANKLY SPEAKING COLUMN
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Grass-roots IT
Barack Obama's victory depended on an army of volunteers. There's a lesson there for your IT organization.
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THIS WEEK'S COMPUTERWORLD EDITORIAL
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Hope Rising
The underrepresentation of African-Americans and the race wage gap in the IT profession haven't improved since last year. But there is reason to be optimistic about the future.
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TODAY'S POLL
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* Resolving Net neutrality issues
* Working to end outsourcing of IT jobs
* Bolstering federal privacy laws
* Strengthening American technology R&D
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