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October 19, 2009 How the iPhone WorksYou probably already know and love the technology -- such as the touch screen and he accelerometer that detects the device's orientation. Here's a closer look at how some of the coolest features inside the iPhone work. Virtualization: Tips for Avoiding Server OverloadVendors overpromise, the boss demands ROI, and now you're saddled with wildly impractical expectations of how many physical servers you can cram into a virtual machine. Getting a Grip on Multivendor VirtualizationSegregating vendors into "buckets" works for only a little while; at some point you'll need to figure out how to manage all of it cohesively. Why Application-Layer Defenses Belong in the ApplicationsOpinion: Intrusion-detection tools might seem up to the job of stopping SQL injection attacks, but they aren't. Browser Wars ReduxThe top 5 contenders duke it out. The Pros and Cons of Windows 7 for BusinessOpinion: With the launch of the new OS just three days away, IT organizations are running out of time to make their plans. Windows 7 to GoNew notebooks and netbooks that are being built around the new OS. A Case for Easy SSD InstallationReview: The NZXT Lexa S is a mid-tower box that makes it simple to convert a 3.5-inch bay to accept two 2.5-inch drives. ARMing Desktop LinuxSteven J. Vaughan-Nichols: Linux may be the desktop underdog, but on netbooks, Linux was once king. That time can come again -- provided processor company Arm chooses to play along. Why Has Ray Ozzie Failed at Microsoft?Preston Gralla: Ray Ozzie, the creator of groundbreaking software such as Lotus Notes and Groove, has been a bust as Microsoft's chief software architect. Big Red ButtonThe old data center had buttons next to each door to automatically swing them open. The new data center had buttons, too -- but not for opening doors. Here's how one user learned the difference. Windows 7 RolloutFor the latest news and advice on Microsoft?s new operating system, head to our special Windows 7 section. October 5, 2009 WiMax in 2010: Too Little, Too Late?WiMax is finally making wide-area wireless broadband a reality in many cities -- but another technology is fast encroaching. When It Comes to IT's Customers, One Size Does Not Fit AllOpinion: Take a lesson from corporate marketers and segment IT's customers, says a former CIO. Hands-on: Microsoft's Office Web AppsMicrosoft's online competitor to Google Apps looks good, but lags in some significant features. Office in a BagIf you do most of your work out of the local Starbucks, consider taking some of these devices with you. For Better TweetingReview: Get a lot more functionality out of Twitter with one of these tools. Slashing IT MaintenanceIn a down economy, some shops are cutting where it really counts -- maintenance -- and are hoping for the best |
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