Sun systems key to HBO transformation. The server maker's gear will be at the heart of a transformation under which HBO and 14 other networks will retire their tape-based broadcasting equipment. [CNET News.com] 1:44:03 PM ![]() |
The 802.11g standard is finally approved: We're doing some wireless deploying this summer, but we've been holding off to wait for this to happen. [FHC-CALI]8:40:19 AM ![]() |
High noon looms in SCO fight. SCO Group contends that IBM has violated terms of its Unix contract and says it could seek an injunction against Big Blue as soon as Monday. But some question whether SCO opened the Unix code by shipping potentially tainted Linux products. [CNET News.com] 8:39:12 AM ![]() |
A good question: What does the SCO Unix code reveal?. Two analysts who have seen code samples said The SCO Group might have a case. But many questions remain about whether it can be proved in court. [Computerworld News] 8:38:38 AM ![]() |
Coal-Mine Canaries on a Chip. Berkeley scientists are developing a chip that monitors the health of a single cell embedded in it. If the cell dies because of, say, a chemical attack, the chip can give ample warning before casualties mount. By Erik Baard. [Wired News] Dan recently refered to a librarian who saw a network outage first as being a 'canary down a mine shaft'. Being from Scranton, PA, one time anthracite coal capital of the world, I hadn't heard the expression in a long time. Now here it is again. Go figure.
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InformationWeek > Unix/Linux > Is SCO Bluffing? > June 12, 2003 - Its CEO says he's ready to go to the mat with IBM about Unix licensing. Here's what could happen and why. Today's the day: SCO vs IBM - The showdown. Stay tuned. |