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James Niccolai
Digital Government
VirusScan slims down for remote workers
Network Associates soon will launch a lightweight version of its desktop antivirus software designed for workers who access networks via dialup modems
- By James Niccolai
Digital Government
Ballmer details smart card role in .Net plan
Microsoft Corp. chief executive officer and president Steve Ballmer Thursday said smart cards will play an important role in Microsoft's .Net initiative, providing a secure way to access networks and the Internet.
- By James Niccolai
Digital Government
Washington State Attorney General Files Suit Against Microworkz
The attorney general of Washington state filed a lawsuit last week against Microworkz.com Inc., accusing the lowcost computer maker of violating consumer protection laws by failing to deliver computers to its customers.
- By James Niccolai
Digital Government
New version of Linux in the pipeline
IDG News Service SAN JOSE, Calif. Linus Torvalds wants more battery life from his Sony Corp. Vaio notebook, so naturally, better power management is among the improvements planned for the next version of the Linux kernel. Apparently that is how it goes when you have been anointed 'the leader of
- By James Niccolai
Digital Government
Microsoft confirms Windows NT security flaw
IDG News Service SAN FRANCISCO Microsoft Corp. last week acknowledged a security flaw in its Windows NT operating system that could allow a person to access protected files on a workstation or even deny users access to a Windows NT server. The bug surfaces at an embarrassing time for the software
- By James Niccolai