Recent articles by Shaun Nichols

Domain-hoarding may have hamstrung Conficker

Domain-hoarding may have hamstrung Conficker

Prior to the April-1st update for the Conficker worm, security researchers scrambled to snatch up domains which the botnet's controllers were thought to be targeting.
Shaun Nichols Apr 4 2009 9:35AM Security
Intel sheds light on low-power transistors

Intel sheds light on low-power transistors

Researchers at Intel are coming forward with a new process which could cut the power consumption for transistors.
Shaun Nichols Apr 4 2009 9:35AM Hardware
Wikia calls off search bid

Wikia calls off search bid

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales said that his company will be shutting down its search engine venture.
Shaun Nichols Apr 2 2009 3:37PM Software
Silicon Graphics sold off cheap to Rackable

Silicon Graphics sold off cheap to Rackable

Rackable Systems has agreed to acquire embattled Silicon Graphics (SGI) for US$25 million.
Shaun Nichols Apr 2 2009 3:37PM Storage
As expected, Conficker stays quiet

As expected, Conficker stays quiet

The much-hyped Conficker botnet has passed its April 1st update mark without causing any major incident.
Shaun Nichols Apr 2 2009 3:37PM Security
HP gets into enterprise cloud game

HP gets into enterprise cloud game

HP has announced a new cloud computing service for enterprises.
Shaun Nichols Apr 1 2009 2:10PM Storage
Final chapter nearing for Encarta

Final chapter nearing for Encarta

Microsoft has revealed that it will be shutting down the Encarta online encyclopedia.
Shaun Nichols Apr 1 2009 2:10PM Software
Open Cloud Manifesto member companies revealed

Open Cloud Manifesto member companies revealed

The initial roster for the Open Cloud Manifesto was released on Monday, and many of the biggest names in the web services industry are conspicuously absent.
Shaun Nichols Apr 1 2009 12:24AM Networking
Microsoft rolls out Windows Embedded Server

Microsoft rolls out Windows Embedded Server

Microsoft has unveiled a new version of its Windows Server platform for embedded devices.
Shaun Nichols Apr 1 2009 12:24AM Software
Top 10 IT villains

Top 10 IT villains

Every industry has its share of villains, and the computing world is no different. Here's the top ten people we love to hate.
Iain Thomson , Shaun Nichols Mar 30 2009 6:38AM Strategy
Microsoft slip-up reveals Windows 7 date

Microsoft slip-up reveals Windows 7 date

An apparent slip-up by Microsoft has revealed the company's expected date for a Windows 7 Release Candidate.
Shaun Nichols Mar 28 2009 8:06AM Software
Java gets an update

Java gets an update

Sun has released a new version of its Java Run-time Environment JRE.
Shaun Nichols Mar 26 2009 2:30PM Security
IBM plans job cuts and outsourcing

IBM plans job cuts and outsourcing

IBM is reported to be preparing cuts to thousands of its staff worldwide.
Shaun Nichols Mar 26 2009 12:31PM Training & Development
China's 'Great Firewall' blocks off YouTube

China's 'Great Firewall' blocks off YouTube

The Chinese government has blocked its users from accessing video-sharing service YouTube.
Shaun Nichols Mar 25 2009 10:23AM Security
China's 'Great Firewall' blocks off YouTube

China's 'Great Firewall' blocks off YouTube

The Chinese government has blocked its users from accessing video-sharing service YouTube.
Shaun Nichols Mar 25 2009 9:56AM Software
Michael Dell speaks out on IBM/Sun deal

Michael Dell speaks out on IBM/Sun deal

Dell founder and chief executive Michael Dell is reportedly in favor of the rumoured IBM/Sun merger.
Shaun Nichols Mar 25 2009 9:53AM Hardware
Sun warns of new security vulnerability

Sun warns of new security vulnerability

Sun Microsystems is advising administrators to update their software after a vulnerability was detected in the Java System Identity Manager software.
Shaun Nichols Mar 25 2009 6:04AM Security
Sun warns of new security holes

Sun warns of new security holes

Sun is advising administrators to updater their software after a vulnerability was detected in the company's Java System Identity Manager software.
Shaun Nichols Mar 24 2009 3:05PM Security
VMware working on mobile admin tool

VMware working on mobile admin tool

Developers at VMware are working on a new tool which will allow administrators to manage virtualized systems through a mobile handset.
Shaun Nichols Mar 24 2009 2:37PM Software
Intel tweaks stock options, freezes pay

Intel tweaks stock options, freezes pay

Intel is rolling out a pair of new shareholder proposals which could affect the financial status of nearly all the company's employees.
Shaun Nichols Mar 24 2009 2:37PM Financial Services

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