Hackers get hold of critical Internet flaw (AFP)

July 24, 2008

AFP - Internet security researchers on Thursday warned that hackers have caught on to a "critical" flaw that lets them control traffic on the Internet.


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Microsoft defends search investments to analysts (AP)

July 24, 2008

Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer speaks during the launch ceremony of Microsoft's new research and development centre in Herzliya near Tel Aviv May 21, 2008. Ballmer on Thursday defended the company's need to make steep investments in its Internet business in order to compete with Google Inc and said such moves could boost its value in time. (Gil Cohen Magen/Reuters)AP - Microsoft's CEO defended the software maker's decision to invest heavily in its unprofitable online business, but shed little light Thursday on specific steps it will take to challenge Google in the wake of the failed bid to buy Yahoo.


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Open-network Chief Sees Verizon Following His Lead (PC World)

July 24, 2008
PC World - The head of the new open-network initiative at Verizon Wireless sees the carrier's traditional business following the open...No tag for this post.