$8.5 bln lost to viruses and spyware in 2006-2007
US consumers lost almost $8.5 bln over the last two years to viruses, spyware, and phishing schemes. Consumer Reports estimates that American consumers have replaced about 2.1 mln computers over the past two years because of online threats. Consumers have 1 in 6 chance of becoming a cybervictim, down from...
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New version of the compatibility, reliability, and stability update for Windows Vista
This update improves the compatibility, reliability, and stability of Windows Vista. This update includes the following improvements:
It extends the battery life for mobile devices.
It improves the stability of portable computers and of desktop computers that use an uninterruptable power supply (UPS).
It improves the reliability of Windows Vista when you open the menu of a startup application.
It improves the stability of wireless network services.
It shortens the startup time of Windows Vista by using a better timing structure.
It shortens the recovery time after Windows Vista experiences a period of inactivity.
It shortens the recovery time when you try to exit the Photos screen saver.
It improves the stability of Windows PowerShell.
This update also resolves the following issues in Windows Vista:
A compatibility issue that affects some third-party antivirus software applications.
A reliability issue that occurs when a Windows Vista-based computer uses certain network driver configurations.
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NetXen takes flexible approach to 10G Ethernet
NetXen Inc. will support multiple physical interfaces in the third-generation 10Gbit Ethernet controller it is rolling out today, underlying the fragmented nature of cable support that has slowed the roll out of 10G technology.
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Microsoft rules out buying Yahoo but likes search deal
(Reuters)
Reuters - Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer ruled out an acquisition of Yahoo Inc on Wednesday but said his company was interested in resuming talks on a Web search partnership.
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