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5/2 ] Apparently, when Sprint's veterans passed the baton on to ] the new network plumbers they didn't tell them everything ] they needed to know about running the network. Insiders ] tell me the Sprinters misconfigured its routers so that a ] problem with one of its smaller ISP customers, MAI Net, was ] amplified throughout the entire global Internet (MAI's ] problem was triggered by a faulty Bay router). \_ The above from the Rumor Mill at http://www.news.com -- cmlee |
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www.news.com -> news.com.com/ Intel shoots for dual-cores, wireless profits At the company's spring analyst meeting, executives outline Intel's plans, which include delivering dual-core chips and expanding in markets such as wireless communications. Search engines delete adware company Yahoo and Google disable links to controversial adware maker WhenU after the company is accused of engaging in unauthorized practices aimed at boosting its search rankings. Worm feeds on Sasser-infected computers Computers compromised by the Sasser worm may be vulnerable to a scavenging program that exploits a flaw in the software left behind by the worm, a security researcher warns. Microsoft shares Windows tools via open source The software powerhouse releases into the open-source community a series of pre-existing templates that developers can freely modify. Dell earnings meet expectations update The PC giant delivers first-quarter earnings that match earlier projections, as growth in international sales and printer sales help the company build on its recent momentum. PalmOne updates software for Treo 600 smart phone Among the issues addressed are enhancements to the browser and e-mail program as well as enhancements designed to improve the device's "audio-quality reliability." Court takes gag off antispam service A San Francisco judge lifts a temporary restraining order against SpamCop that prevented it from interfering with messages sent by OptIn, which is suing the antispam blocklist. |