Across the world, thousands of home computers have been conscripted into zombie computer gangs that cyber criminals use to spam, attack and defraud others on the net, causing considerable consternation to law enforcement and security professionals alike, who count the so-called botnets as the most vexing net threat today.
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Before settling down to business at its Collaboration Summit in Austin today, the Linux Foundation heard a state of the Linux union talk from IDC.
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (April 10, 2008) – This is not your average corporate communication, nor is it your typical message ‘canned’ for a Chief Executive Officer representing a world leading company… No, www.BobParsons.tv is an in-your-face, tell-it-like-it-is video blog used to speak directly to customers, employees and even the media. It’s blunt, it’s unvarnished, even irreverent – and it’s out there for anyone to see.
Go Daddy’s CEO and founder recently unveiled his latest venture into new media with www.BobParsons.tv. It features Parsons’ commentary, invites criticism and addresses topics ranging …

Release to manufacturing of the new unified intelligence system allows enterprise health providers to unlock the power of all data from their existing IT systems.
REDMOND, Wash. — April 9, 2008 — Microsoft Corp. today announced the availability of Microsoft Amalga, the new unified intelligence system that allows hospital enterprises to unlock the power of all their data sitting in isolated clinical, financial and administrative solutions. Amalga is part of the Microsoft Amalga Family of Health Enterprise Systems, a portfolio of enterprise-class health solutions that provides rich integration, giving clinicians and …

Software development platform aims to continue making programming robots easier and more affordable for hobbyists and professionals alike.
PITTSBURGH — April 9, 2008 — Today, at the RoboBusiness Conference and Exposition in Pittsburgh, Microsoft Corp. released the first community technology preview (CTP) of Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio 2008, the new version of its robotics programming platform. Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio 2008 contains improvements in its runtime performance, distributed computational capabilities and tools.
Scheduled for release later this year, the first preview of the product is now available for evaluation and testing by …

Trend Micro’s Web security solutions protect Cisco Integrated Services Router customers from a changing Internet threat environment, increasing worker productivity and protection of digital information.
Cupertino, Calif. – April 8, 2008 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TSE: 4704), a global leader in Internet content security, announced today that it is extending its relationship with Cisco by integrating Trend Micro Web security services into the Cisco® Integrated Services Router (ISR) platform.
The Cisco IOS® Content Filtering solution is an easy-to-deploy, services-based offering that delivers real-time, in-the-cloud, global Web filtering data feeds onto Cisco ISRs. …

Popular Social Travel Service Now Supports BlackBerry, iPhone and Treo
SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwire - April 7, 2008) - TripIt (www.tripit.com), the intelligent personal travel organizer, is making it even easier for travelers on the go. With the release of TripIt Mobile, travelers can now access TripIt from popular mobile devices, including Apple iPhone, Palm Treo and RIM BlackBerry.
TripIt helps travelers better organize their online travel plans — no matter where they’ve booked — by just forwarding their travel confirmation emails to plans@tripit.com. Like a personal travel …

SAN FRANCISCO - Monday, April 7, 2008 - imeem, the leading social media network, announced today it has acquired SNOCAP, the leading technology company for digital rights and content management. This strategic acquisition provides imeem with powerful content identification technology, a comprehensive Digital Registry, and an enhanced team of executive and engineering talent. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The acquisition also expands the mix of products and services the imeem social network offers to artists and music labels to help them take advantage of new opportunities to …

if you ever wondered what your favorite Linux distro means, you will probably find the explanation here.
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Sunnyvale, Calif. - February 5, 2008 - Zimbra, a Yahoo! (Nasdaq: YHOO) company, and the leader in open source, next-generation e-mail, today announced the availability of Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) 5.0. ZCS 5.0 includes hundreds of enhancements that expand Zimbra’s access across desktops and devices while setting the standard for Web-based productivity in a business environment, and showcases Yahoo!’s dedication to providing world-class e-mail and collaboration services.
Yahoo!’s global reach and Zimbra’s expansive partner network are fueling continued growth, reaching key audiences including universities, ISPs and small businesses - further extending …