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Important Stories, Commentary & More from Ziff Davis
By Jim Louderback
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November 4, 2004
Vol. 3, No. 85
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Source Code Rip-Offs, Scary Spyware, Google Bug, Best HDTV
Ever, Alarming Google Flaw
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Secret Cisco Code for Sale Cheap
Pssst, buddy, wanna buy some secret Cisco firewall code? For
a nominal fee, you can own the keys to corporate networks
worldwide. Or maybe you want the Napster source, or
intrusion-detection source code from Enterasys. It's all for
sale by a shadowy organization over the Web. Who are they?
Where are they from? We've got detailed coverage about the
group itself, along with the Cisco firewall software that's
on the block.
Shadowy Group Sells Purloined Source Code:
http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-343-1-1-1004620-14591-1
Cisco Firewall Code for Sale:
http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-343-1-1-1004620-14594-1
Scary Spyware Bedfellows
What do you get when a purported anti-spyware company cozies
up to a major adware vendor? A slimy, sticky situation that
misleads users and is bad for the industry. We still don't
know exactly how much money changed hands, but Aluria now
gives passing marks to WhenU--which it previously flagged as
nastyware. It's as if Norton cozied up with Bagle. Our story
details this sleazy situation--but if you're using Aluria,
better switch to a safer product (I recommend Spy Sweeper
from WebRoot). Plus, we look at the recent anti-spyware
legislation passed by the House and speculate on where it'll
end up.
Aluria Cozies Up with WhenU:
http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-343-1-1-1004620-14597-1
Spy Sweeper Review:
http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-343-1-1-1004620-14600-1
Anti-Spyware Legislation Update:
http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-343-1-1-1004620-14603-1
E-Voting Passes the Test
It wasn't foolproof, but Tuesday's election seemed to prove
the e-voting concept. Sure, there were touch-screen flaws,
power overloads and faulty machines. But things tended to
work pretty well. Our story details what worked and what
didn't.
E-Voting Worked (Mostly):
http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-343-1-1-1004620-14606-1
Secret Details on Upcoming Office 12
If you're like most companies, you're still trying to digest
the latest version of Office. But like death and taxes,
there's a new version of Office on the way! What's in it?
Our Microsoft Watcher has all of the secret details in our
exclusive report, including when it'll ship. Expect a
cornucopia of features--that no one will ever use.
Office 12 Details:
http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-343-1-1-1004620-14609-1
Satellite Radio Futures
Will Howard Stern change the face of satellite radio? Lance
Ulanoff's not so sure. He's a big Howard fan, while I could
care less. For me, it's the recent addition of Major League
Baseball that will rocket satellite radio into
orbit--starting next spring. But for a look at what XM and
Sirius need to do, along with where they are now, don't miss
his commentary.
Here Comes Satellite Radio:
http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-343-1-1-1004620-14612-1
A Nifty Workhorse Cell Phone
Looking for a neat phone that won't break the bank? If you
don't need a camera, the entry-level Soho from Kyocera is
just right. With a loud speaker, big keys and removable
covers, it's a perfect phone for most folks. Our review
details what works, and what doesn't.
Kyocera Phone Review:
http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-343-1-1-1004620-14615-1
Next Battle: Google vs. Microsoft
Remember Netscape? What about Novell? Those were all
companies that tried to battle Microsoft--and lost. Next up,
according to John C. Dvorak: Google. The search-engine
company is rapidly invading Microsoft's turf, and a browser
apparently will be next. Find out why John thinks Google
versus Microsoft will be a battle for the ages--along with
who he thinks might win.
Google vs. Microsoft:
http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-343-1-1-1004620-14618-1
Alarming Google Flaw
Have you tried out the nifty new Google Desktop Search
product? If so, you might be putting your files at risk
unnecessarily. It turns out that the search product is too
good--it'll actually search and decrypt encrypted files. And
that means anyone using your system can see passwords,
secret folders and other things. Our article details the
problem and comes up with a way around it.
Avoiding Scary Google Bug:
http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-343-1-1-1004620-14621-1
One of the Best HDTVs Ever
LCD TVs have been slow to match plasma's wonderful video
experience. But our recent hands-on testing of Sharp's new
37-inch Aquos changes everything. This amazingly beautiful
set delivers stunning images, looks great and outperforms
every other LCD we've tested. If you're looking for an LCD,
the Aquos might be the one to buy.
The Best LCD Ever:
http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-343-1-1-1004620-14624-1
GPS Indoors?
That's what a new GPS startup claims. U-blox says its
SuperSense technology can actually deliver a GPS location
fix indoors. If so, it'll be an amazing breakthrough for the
location technology. Our story details the claims, along
with when it'll be available.
Indoor GPS Coming:
http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-343-1-1-1004620-14627-1
Motherboard Blowout!
Looking for a high-performing foundation for your next
Pentium 4 system, but don't want to spend a lot? You're in
luck, because we just put six new motherboards through the
ExtremeTech meat grinder. Four use Intel's low-cost 915
chipset, while another features the 865PE. What's it all
mean? Our story has the gory details--but you're not going
to spend a lot for a powerful board.
Six Motherboards Reviewed:
http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-343-1-1-1004620-14630-1
iPod Accessories for Your Car
Looking for a way to listen to your iPod and charge it at
the same time while driving? We've got details on two new
products--one from Belkin and the other from Sonnet. Give
your car a dash of iPod, without breaking the bank!
IPod Your Car:
http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-343-1-1-1004620-14633-1
The Making of the President, 2008
Now that 2004 is history, what about the next election? It's
a good bet that the technologies Howard Dean harnessed will
be even more prevalent--and potent--the next time around.
Our thought-provoking article explores how a future
candidate might just bypass the parties altogether, using
community and the Web to build a political machine. Great
reading for the election hangover!
2008 Will Be Different:
http://eletters.wnn.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=75-343-1-1-1004620-14636-1
That's it for today's What's New Now. Remember, you can
always read the same stuff online at the
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--Jim Louderback
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