Microsoft revs its automotive engines
The software maker has convinced carmakers to use its Windows CE operating system to power a variety of in-car electronics, from navigation systems to music players to information devices. http://rss.com.com/2100-1008_3-5111932.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=news
Commentary: Putting telematics in drive
To date, the combination of computers and cars has just been spinning its wheels, as a technology and as a business. But a Swedish group may have just the tune-up. http://rss.com.com/2030-1039_3-5111996.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=news
Nigeria to tackle internet fraud
Nigeria is to launch an inquiry into internet fraud and will examine the existing laws covering the problem. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/3241710.stm
Symbian no teme a Microsoft y afirma que los móviles basados en Windows se cuelgan
En una entrevista publicada ayer por el diario económico español “Cinco DÃas”, David Levin Consejero delegado de Symbian, afirma además que “Microsoft no entiende el negocio del móvil” http://noticiasdot.com/publicaciones/2003/1103/2711/noticias271103/noticias271103-1.htm
Sun compra Waveset Technologies
La operación permitirá a Sun ampliar Java Enterprise System con nuevas funcionalidades de gestión de identidad Tras el cierre de la operación, Waveset pasará a formar parte de la organización de software de Sun http://noticiasdot.com/publicaciones/2003/1103/2711/noticias271103/noticias271103-6.htm
La Comisión de Libertades e Informática ya tiene junta directiva
La Comisión de Libertades e Informática tiene entre sus fines defender y concienciar a la sociedad de su derecho fundamental a la protección de datos personales e informar de sus derechos cuando estos son tratados ilegalmente por medios convencionales o en comunicaciones electrónicas. http://www.abc.es/internet/noticia.asp?id=222865&dia=hoy
Security and its discontents
Mention wireless networks to an IT professional and the conversation is likely to turn immediately to security. http://rss.com.com/2008-1039-5111353.html?tag=nefd_gutspro
Cable failure hits U.K. Net traffic
A fault in an undersea cable system linking Europe and the United States disrupts Internet and transatlantic telephone services across Britain. http://rss.com.com/2100-1037_3-5111964.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=news
Phoenix toughens up BIOS
The software that sits between the OS and a PC’s hardware hasn’t changed much in decades. Phoenix Technologies wants to introduce greater security and copy protection. http://rss.com.com/2100-7339_3-5111993.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=news
Australian ISP sued over file sharing
The music industry is suing a small Australian ISP for allowing the trafficing of copyrighted materials on its network http://arstechnica.com/news/posts/1069792184.html