Network Computing Report #323
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Monday, October 27, 2003

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This week, we're pleased to announce Security Threat Watch, the
re-launch of our Security Alert Consensus newsletter. If you're
looking for wireless access points or gateways, check out our
Interactive Buyer's Guide. And it's time once again for our Annual
Reader Survey. Based on your input, David Joachim reveals why, despite
mounting frustration, lost co-workers and stalled career paths, IT
professionals remain optimistic.

As always, please feel free to message us directly if you have any
comments or questions (mailto:newsletter@nwc.com).

Best regards,
--The Network Computing Report Team

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In This Issue:
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1)  Newsletter Specials
2)  Feature: The Business of IT: Our Second Annual Reader Survey
3)  Last Mile
4)  Workshop: Speaking SAML
5)  Editor's Hot White Paper Pick: Wi-Fi and 3G Mobile Networks
6)  Secure Enterprise: Review: Identity Crisis
7)  Sneak Preview: Rainbow Technologies' NetSwift iGate
8)  Current Forum Threads
9)  Sneak Preview: Network Associates' Netasyst Network Analyzer
10) Buyer's Guide: Access Points and Gateways
11) BuzzCut
12) Security Pipeline: Q&A With Microsoft Security VP Mike Nash
13) The Daily Blog
14) Storage Pipeline: Red Hat Takes Another Step Toward the Data
      Center
15) Mr. Management: Too Sexy for Our Shirts
16) Mobile Pipeline: Intel Returns to Its PC Roots with Wireless
      Processor
17) CMP Marketplace
18) Latest IT Professional Downloads
19) Subscription Information

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1) Newsletter Specials
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a) Security Threat Watch Newsletter
We are pleased to announce that on November 3 we will re-launch our
existing Security Alert Consensus (SAC) Newsletter under a new name,
Security Threat Watch (STW). Still built by the original authors at
Neohapsis, this weekly, custom newsletter will continue to bring you
timely, accurate and authoritative data on important vulnerabilities
and security patches. But our re-launch also will unveil a number of
new features, some layout changes and a new schedule.

If you are already a subscriber to SAC, you will receive a
transitional newsletter explaining all the changes on October 30.
Whether or not you are a subscriber, we invite you to take a sneak
peak at the new look and feel online today. You can also check out
past issues and subscribe to STW.
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b) Last Mile: Our Favorite Sig Files
Thanks to all those who submitted your favorite geeky sig files. It
was a tough job, but we managed to separate the wheat from the
almost-wheat and have posted a complete catalog as well as some select
examples with commentary. Feel free to pilfer your favorites for
personal use.
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c) Top 11: Apple Super Computer
This week, we're looking for the Top 11 little known uses for an Apple
Super Computer. (Remember the 1,100 64-bit G5 Apple Macs assembled at
the Virginia Polytechnic Institute?) Make us laugh, and we'll post
your entry in print and online. Here are a couple ideas to get you
started.
--Calculate number of times Steve Jobs actually wore black mock
turtleneck.
--Predict the precise moment in time when a Windows 2003 server will
require a reboot.
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d) Interactive Buyer's Guide: Wireless APs and Gateways
Compare and analyze more than 60 wireless access point and gateway
products that support 802.11b, 802.11g and/or 802.11a standards across
10-plus requirements.
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e) Tech Quiz: VPNs
Test your security savvy with our latest quiz on virtual private
networking. If you get all the right answers, we'll put your name in
the hat for a chance to win a truly cool Network Computing
collectible.
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f) Data Protection E-Poll
Our editors need your help sorting through the dizzying array of data
protection strategies for an upcoming cover package focused on
state-of-the-art data backup and restore techniques. Please take a
minute to respond to our data protection e-poll as it pertains to your
organization. We'll share the (anonymous) survey results in our
January 22, 2004 issue.
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g) Compare IT: Gigabit Switches
Gigabit switches can pull any load your modest server farm dishes out.
Check out Compare IT's list of top vendors and their products, find
the unique solution your company needs and get quotes from companies
including Cisco Systems, 3Com, Nortel and Extreme Networks.
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h) Career Coach
Network Computing's Career Coach can get expert answers to your
thorniest workplace issues, be they certification questions, political
games gone haywire, geek etiquette or technical woes. Write the Career
Coach at:
careercoach@nwc.com

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2) Feature: The Business of IT: Our Second Annual Reader Survey
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By David Joachim
Our second-annual reader survey reveals mounting frustration among IT
professionals. You're afraid of what might happen if you lose even one
more co-worker, and you see your career path stalling. Yet you remain
optimistic. Why? Read on.
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Jump right to our survey results.
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3) Last Mile
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By Bradley F. Shimmin and David Joachim
This edition: Top 11 rejected methods for distributing Microsoft
software patches; Frodo loves you; and Our favorite SIG files.
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Also, be sure to check out our complete catalog listing of reader sig
file entries as well as some select examples with commentary.
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4) Workshop: Speaking SAML
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By Lori MacVittie
Your identity-management system doesn't have to dictate your corporate
security strategy anymore. SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language)
provides a standard way to exchange authentication and authorization
information between different vendors' other applications.
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Read more articles on this subject.
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Read SAML white papers.
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5) Editor's White Paper Pick: Wi-Fi and 3G Mobile Networks
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By understanding the basic character of today's mobile high-speed data
technologies, enterprises can take full advantage of the opportunities
they present to increase productivity and cut costs. In this white
paper, Lucent Technologies discusses how integrating Wi-Fi and 3G
mobile networks to create comprehensive solutions offers expanded
coverage with faster, more convenient access to company data from a
broader range of remote locations.
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More white papers, case studies and product information on Wi-Fi.
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Research Reports.
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White paper and research report RSS feed.
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6) Secure Enterprise: Review: Identity Crisis
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By Lori MacVittie
We tested products from Computer Associates, Courion and Novell and
found that although any of them can save you time and money, only one
provides the flexibility and robustness you need to prevent ID-based
security breaches.
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Read more from Network Computing's Secure Enterprise.
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7) Sneak Preview: Rainbow Technologies' NetSwift iGate
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By Lori MacVittie
Although iGate gives you access to virtually any TCP-based
application, neither file sharing nor printing is available
because iGate does not support dynamic ports.
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Read more articles on this subject.
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8) Current Forum Threads
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a) Ask the Experts: Rights to Allow Change of Network Neighborhood
Settings
By Dennis Miller
How can I disable the user rights in Windows 2000 so they cannot
change the network neighborhood settings? This is not Active
Directory.
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b) Ask the Experts: Unable to Load Local Profile
By Henry Katzmarek
I am running a small system with two Windows 2000-based servers and
about a dozen XP Pro workstations based on Active Directory. I have
modified the group policy to store the My Documents folder on a
server-based path using UNC notation. I also have the roaming profile
stored on the client server path. After making these changes, the XP
workstations occasionally in the morning are unable to load the local
profile.
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c) Outsourcing Center: How Should U.S. Development Firms
Differentiate?
By Larry Cummings
Another question for Wesley: I work for a company that does the exact
kind of work your company contracted for offshore on this project.
I'll certainly be referring people who tell me that offshore is always
the best way to go to your experiences on this project. I was
wondering if there was any specific advice you could share with
companies like ours that might help us differentiate ourselves from
offshore development companies.
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View all Forums.
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9) Sneak Preview: Network Associates' Netasyst Network Analyzer
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By Christopher T. Beers
A stripped-down version of the popular enterprise-class Sniffer
product line, the Netasyst software-only products offer most of the
same great features without the cost.
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Read more articles on this subject.
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10) Buyer's Guide: Wireless Access Points and Gateways
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By Dave Molta
Today's wireless market sports a lot of variety. But when shopping for
access points and gateways, remember: Let functionality and
reliability--not price--dictate.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/edYT0Be3GS0V40CCEx0Ar

Plus, with our Interactive Buyer's Guide, you can compare and analyze
more than 60 Wireless Access Point and Gateway products across 10-plus
requirements.
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Read more articles on this subject.
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11) BuzzCut
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a) Voice Over WLAN: Going Places
By Dave Molta
VoWLAN technology is getting a face-lift, thanks to several
developments.
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b) Linux Kernel 2.6 is Coming: What's in it for You?
By Don MacVittie
This release promises to address many of the weaknesses in the 2.4
kernel as well as fold in support for technologies developed since its
last release.
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c) Microsoft Makes Another Security Pledge
By Michael J. DeMaria
As part of its plan, the company will now send out monthly, rather
than weekly, patches.
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12) Security Pipeline: Q&A With Microsoft Security VP Mike Nash
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By Carolyn A. April, VARBusiness
A raft of new security initiatives aimed at buttressing Microsoft's
Trustworthy Computing pledge is emanating from Redmond, and Mike Nash
is the guy tasked with getting it done.
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Read more from Network Computing's Security Pipeline.
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13) The Daily Blog
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a) Forget the Debit Card--Use Your Phone
That's the thought Sony Corp. is hoping to eventually get into your
head. The company is working on ways for consumers to use their cell
phones to pay for groceries, pay for train fares, pick up checks at
restaurants and more.
http://update.networkcomputing.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/edYT0Be3GS0V40CCE40Aj

b) New Typeface Helps Dyslexics
A new typeface being developed by a Dutch designer--herself
dyslexic--could help those who suffer from the disorder when reading
words online and in print.
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Find more blogs and blog entries here:
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14) Storage Pipeline: Red Hat Takes Another Step Toward the Data
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By Larry Greenemeier, Information Week
Enterprise Linux 3 improves the operating system's performance when
running apps with multiple threads operating at once.
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Read more from Network Computing's Storage Pipeline.
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15) Mr. Management: Too Sexy for Our Shirts
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By Bruce Boardman
We must make it clear to management vendors that we're willing to put
our money where our mouths are.
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16) Mobile Pipeline: Intel Returns to Its PC Roots with Wireless
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By Majeed Ahmad, EE Times
Intel's Bulverde wireless chipset resembles the company's old MMX
technology for desktops.
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Read more from TechWeb's Mobile Pipeline.
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17) CMP Marketplace
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18) Latest IT Professional Downloads
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a) PC Net Checker 1.2
PC Net Checker graphically forms on your desktop, checking the state
(online or offline) of computers (IP addresses) or TCP services on
LANs or the Internet. The full version lets you check up to 25 PCs as
well as change skins, colors, text and pictures.
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b) TVicPci 5.2
TVicPci is a generic device driver that can be used with practically
any programming language. With it, you can access and control PCI
devices directly from within a Win32 application under Windows
98/ME/2000/XP without using the Windows DDK. TVicPci gives programmers
standard methods for real-time, direct access to port I/O, memory
mapped I/O and hardware interrupts.
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c) Desktop Web Spider 1.0
Desktop Web Spider pulls all site content as well as the link
structure. It helps you find all related Web pages in correct order
and will spider all links and content.
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Find more downloads on IT Pro Downloads.
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