-- Network Computing Online #2.80 --
Your Online IT Resource
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Tuesday, November 16, 2004

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Here's what's cooking on NWC Online this week!

1) Quick Review: Novell Linux Desktop 9
2) NWC Channels
    - Business Applications Channel: Adobe's New Toys
    - Security Channel: CSI Show BlogReport
    - Storage Channel: What's New at SNW
3) YackITyYack
    - Best Blog Awards Winner
    - IT Codename Generator
    - IT Exam: VoIP ROI
    - Last Mile: Steve Ballmer--The Music Man
    - The Daily Blog: IT Consulting for Free
    - Ask the Experts: Winrunner 7.0 Problem
4) Calling All Readers
    - TechQuiz: Web Performance
    - Top 11: Swami Says
    - IT Strategy Center
    - E-Poll: Enterprise-class Authentication Systems
    - Quick Poll: MSN's Beta Search
5) Editors' Picks
    - Review: Java Web Services Developer Pack (JWSDP) v1.4
    - pcAnywhere Not Just for PCs Anymore
    - Question: Is an MBA Worth It?
    - The New Frontier
    - The Hallmark of Multichannel Publishing
    - Symbol, Cisco Liven Up Wireless Networking Offerings
    - Featured White Paper: Monitoring Application Response Time
6) Download Mania
    - Advanced Encryption Package 2004
    - Wintuneup Pro
7) Eye on Security
    - Alertcon: Cisco Security Agent (CSA)/Buffer Overflow Attacks
    - Security Threat Watch: Windows Vulnerabilities
8) Coming Events
    - Voice and Data on Enterprise Wi-Fi Networks
    - Are You Prepared for an Electronic Discovery Request?
    - Introducing the Crystal Reports SMB Reporting and Delivery
       Solution
    - Security NeoCast
9) Subscription Information

Look for the next Network Computing Online newsletter on Tuesday,
November 23, 2004!


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1) Quick Review: Novell Linux Desktop 9
By Michael J. DeMaria
The product's tight ties to Novell network services such as ZENworks 
and
iFolder make it a viable candidate for the desktop in most
Novell-centric shops. Just don't expect it to go beyond the traditional
SUSE distribution.
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2) NWC Channels

a) Business Applications Channel: Adobe's New Toys
Adobe announced version 7.0 of its Acrobat family of products, which
includes Acrobat 7.0 Standard, Acrobat 7.0 Professional and the free
Adobe Reader 7.0. As Adobe continues to beef up and expand its
enterprise offerings, the ability of users to interact with those
systems via the free Adobe Reader continues to grow as well.
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Read more from our Business Applications Channel.
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b) Security Channel: CSI Show BlogReport
Like any self-respecting New Yorker, I'm still recovering from the
Massacre of November 2. My Manhattan neighbors chose regime change
nearly 9 to 1, so at least I've had plenty of shoulders to cry on--that
is, until my employer sent me to the epicenter of presidential 
politics,
Washington, D.C., for the Computer Security Institute conference this
week. Ah, well. I'll have to distract myself with discussions of
vulnerability assessment, policy management, configuration management,
anomaly detection and, perhaps most important, regulatory compliance.
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Read more from our Security Channel.
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c) Storage Channel: What's New at SNW
Well, the major events of SNW are over for this year, and there's a lot
new out there yet again. Highlights from the show include iSCSI getting
upscale with more robust, higher priced products hitting the market.
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Read more from our Storage Channel.
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3) YackITyYack

a) Best Blog Awards Winner
The final votes are in. We're pleased to announce our grand prizewinner
(selected from the 10 finalists) of the Best Independent Tech Blog
Readers' Choice Awards. Stop by and see the best of the best.
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b) IT Codename Generator
You've heard all those great military codenames for various missions,
names like Enduring Freedom, Operation Desert Storm and Golden 
Pheasant.
Well, now you can use our interactive Codename Generator for your own 
IT
operations. Don't settle for boring names like "Verity Upgrade." Try
"Infinite Justice" on for size and impress your coworkers with a name
more fitting to your project.
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c) IT Exam: VoIP ROI
Test the state of your convergence readiness with our self-scoring IT
Exam. We'll take you through the five key questions that will allow you
to determine if VoIP is right for your organization now or in the
future.
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d) Last Mile: Steve Ballmer--The Music Man
By Bradley F. Shimmin and Tim Wilson
This Edition: Top 11 pirated songs found on Steve Ballmer's secret 
iPod;
the IT codename generator; and Pez memory sticks.
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e) The Daily Blog: IT Consulting for Free
Okay, a slightly misleading title to the blog. What I meant to convey
was, do you think IT departments are properly consulted on system
purchases? The IT shop is the place to go for assistance when looking
into new systems. We offer free advice, so we don't get left holding 
the
bag later. Do you often feel left out of decisions made by other
departments?
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Read more entries from The Daily Blog.
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f) Ask the Experts: Winrunner 7.0 Problem
I'm unable to synchronize my tests in Winrunner 7.0. The set_window and
Web sync functions are not waiting long enough, even with a 100-second
delay. obj_wait_info doesn't wait long enough. The time out given is 
the
max (i.e., 32767 coz, beyond that the Winrunner is not recognizing). I
can either wait or make the delay between the execution of two
statements 250-plus milliseconds. Can anyone suggest a better solution?
Thanks!
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Check out our other Forums.
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4) Calling All Readers

c) TechQuiz: Web Performance
Take our latest quiz to see if your application performance monitoring
know-how is up to snuff. If you can outsmart our editors, we'll throw
your name into the hat for a free NWC collectible pen/stylus.
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b) Top 11: Swami Says
This week, we're looking for the "Top 11 somewhat misguided IT
predictions for 2005." Make us laugh "right here, where it counts," and
we'll publish your entry in print and online. Here are a couple of 
ideas
to get you going.
--IPv6 will be replaced by the much simpler IPv6.232e14.
--Hard disks will give way to gelatinous biomass, compliments of Kraft
Foods.
--Floppy 2.0: The comeback!
--Since the price of computers falls every year, you can cut next 
year's
budget without worry.
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c) IT Strategy Center
Get out ahead of the competition and the wily hacker with our new IT
Strategy Resource Center, a unique editorial resource for information 
on
all aspects and implications of the convergence of security and IT
operations, brought to you by Studio One Networks.
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d) E-Poll: Enterprise-class Authentication Systems
For our February 3, 2005, issue, Network Computing will take a look at
enterprise-class authentication systems--servers and client-side
technologies and tokens to replace or supplement standard user
name/password authentication--all with a view to eventual single sign
on. We'll focus on management via global directory services. Tell us
what your experience with authentication systems has been by taking our
survey.
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e) Quick Poll: MSN's Beta Search
Microsoft is working on a new general-purpose search engine. Does the
Internet really need one?
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5) Editors' Picks

a) Review: Java Web Services Developer Pack (JWSDP) v1.4
Sun's Java Web Services Developer Pack (JWSDP) version 1.4 is a
no-frills, but cost-effective way for professional developers to enter
the Web services application arena.
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b) pcAnywhere Not Just for PCs Anymore
Symantec recently announced the latest version of pcAnywhere. You'd
think after 15 years this remote control product would have evolved as
much as it's going to, but Symantec has made some important 
improvements
to the product. Version 11.5 gets improved security, new cross-platform
support and some performance improvements.
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c) Question: Is an MBA Worth It?
Answer: Yes. A business degree is the best investment when it comes to
an IT executive's salary.
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d) The New Frontier
Innovation performance management: Is it a myth... or a mandate?
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e) The Hallmark of Multichannel Publishing
There's multichannel publishing, and then there's the multimedia
juggling act orchestrated by the Hallmark Channel.
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f) Symbol, Cisco Liven Up Wireless Networking Offerings
Rival wireless networking vendors Symbol Technologies and Cisco Systems
are beefing up their portfolios with new products that improve security
and offer higher capacity.
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g) Featured White Paper: Monitoring Application Response Time
Are you struggling with poor application performance? Monitoring
application response time is one of the most difficult tasks facing
network managers. Read this Network Physics white paper to learn about 
a
solution that can break down application response time into its
application, server and network components across any network type
without relying on agents, SNMP, RMON2 or synthetic transactions.
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See all new white papers, Webcasts, case studies and product 
information
in the Network Computing Tech Library.
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6) Download Mania: Select Files From IT Pro Downloads

a) Advanced Encryption Package 2004
AEP2004 lets you encrypt files for your own protection as well as 
create
"self-decrypting" versions of your files others can run without needing
AEP2004 or any other software. The program includes a file shredder 
that
wipes the contents of your original files. It also integrates nicely
with Windows Explorer, so you can use Explorer's context menus and 
avoid
having another window clutter your screen.

Download at:
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Size: 1,454k
Platform: Windows
Licensing: Shareware

b) Wintuneup Pro
Wintuneup bundles many utilities into a single product. It will make
your system run in a smooth, faster and error-free manner. Wintuneup
includes a registry cleaner, duplicate and junk-file remover, memory 
and
Internet optimizer and more.

Download at:
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Size: 2,568k
Platform: Windows
Licensing: Shareware

Note: By using IT Pro Downloads you agree to these terms of use.
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7) Eye on Security

a) Alertcon: Cisco Security Agent (CSA)/Buffer Overflow Attacks
Cisco Security Agent (CSA) provides server and desktop security for
Microsoft Windows and Solaris platforms. CSA versions prior to 
4.0.3.728
could allow a remote attacker to bypass the buffer overflow protection
functionality. If the victim is logged in, a remote attacker could
perform two buffer overflow attacks within a specific period of time,
which would allow the second buffer overflow attack to bypass the CSA
protection. This could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to
the system with elevated privileges.
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b) Security Threat Watch: Windows Vulnerabilities
Here are some Windows vulnerabilities to watch out for this week:

04WebServer 1.4.2: multiple vulnerabilities
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Cisco CSA: timed attack protection bypass
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Eudora 6.2: attachment spoofing
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Hotfoon 4.0: malicious content auto-execution
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IPSwitch IMail 8.13: DELETE command remote overflow
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ISA Server 2000Proxy Server 2.0: content spoofing (MS04-039/Q888258)
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Internet Explorer: remote determination of local file existence
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Kerio Personal Firewall: IP options packet remote DoS
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Secure Network Messenger 1.4.2: malformed connection DoS
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Zone Labs IMsecure <1.5: Active Link URL filter bypass
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8) Coming Events

a) Voice and Data on Enterprise Wi-Fi Networks
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
9:00am PT/11:00am CT/12:00pm ET
By converging voice and data on enterprise Wi-Fi networks, IT
organizations are finding direct results in cost savings and simplified
management. The promise of IP-based convergence of wired and wireless
networks--the merging of voice, data and video--becomes tantalizingly
possible with the growing availability of high-speed wireless IP 
access.
Join us as we explore the latest trends in converging voice and data on
enterprise Wi-Fi networks.
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b) Are You Prepared for an Electronic Discovery Request?
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
9:00am PT/11:00am CT/12:00pm ET
A trip through recent headlines is enough to show why e-mail is one of
the primary targets in legal discovery today. Hear business and legal
specialists share their advice on how to prepare a data strategy with 
an
eye toward the e-discovery process you hope never comes. Register and
learn whether your current e-mail retention strategy is up to the task
of an electronic discovery, what an electronic discovery can cost and
how to minimize that.
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c) Introducing the Crystal Reports SMB Reporting and Delivery Solution
Thursday, November 18, 2004
9:00am PT/11:00am CT/12:00pm ET
Need to increase report development productivity, reduce the cost of
delivering information, improve decisions with more targeted 
information
or improve the accuracy and quality of information? This TechWebCast
will provide answers to the most challenging reporting issues facing IT
professionals and business users today, including how to easily access
and format your data into dynamic information, build end-user
interactivity into your reports and securely share information over the
Web and in Windows applications.
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d) Security NeoCast
Thursday, December 2, 2004
12:00pm EST
What will you do when the next security incident crashes through your
door? The never-ending onslaught of worms, HR disasters and denial of
service attacks makes the idea of being proactive laughable, most days.
So the question is: How do you prepare for the storm when you're 
already
in one? Incident response is more than a policy or a plan; it is a
complete mindset. Join us for our next NeoCast as we discuss the art of
incident response and our observations from the field.
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