Thursday, February 16, 2012

Slashdot Newsletter 2012-02-16

 
 
Digital certificates and Microsoft Internet Information Services
This guide will help you test, purchase, install, and use a Thawte digital certificate on Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS), the web server software included with Windows Server. It also includes best practices for securing IIS and for ongoing management of digital certificates, and their encryption keys. 
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Securing end-user mobile devices in the enterprise
As your mobile enterprise expands and devices grow more robust, security risks increase. With careful preparation, you can use the latest tools and expertise to protect your assets. Read this white paper to learn how to develop an enforceable mobile security policy and practices to secure your corporate data. 
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From the Department of a-vaccine-neigh-keeps-the-doctor-away
phantomfive writes "In a study of Connecticut pediatricians published last year, some 30% of 133 doctors said they had asked a family to leave their practice for vaccine refusal. Pediatricians are getting tired of families avoiding vaccines, which...
 
From the Department of when-there's-something-to-abuse-somebody-will-abuse-it
wiedzmin writes "TSA agents in Dallas singled out female passengers to undergo screening in a body scanner, according to complaints filed by several women who said they felt the screeners intentionally targeted them to view their bodies....
 
From the Department of corn-is-mine
microphage writes "Monsanto went after hundreds of farmers for infringing on their patented seed after audits revealed that their farms had contained their product — as a result of routine pollination by animals and acts of nature. Unable to...
 
From the Department of scientists-cause-global-warming
New submitter bheerssen writes with an excerpt from an article by The Bad Astronomer: "The Heartland Institute — a self-described 'think tank' that actually serves in part as a way for climate change denialism to get funded — has a...
 
From the Department of reap-what-you-sow
zacharye writes in with a story about Senior EVP of AT&T technology and network operations John Donovan's blog post detailing why customers with unlimited smartphone plans are getting throttled. "In an effort to justify its policies...
 
From the Department of i-blame-the-water-buffalo
sciencehabit writes "The average American uses enough water each year to fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and global agriculture consumes a whopping 92% of all fresh water used annually. Those are the conclusions of the most comprehensive...
 
From the Department of fish-hate-people
Harperdog writes "Dawn Stover has a fascinating article on the newest nuclear power plant to get approval: the Blue Castle Project on the Green River in Utah. Stover details the enormous damage done by nuke plants on local water systems, and...
 
From the Department of but-mom-money-does-grow-on-gpus
First time accepted submitter Sabbetus writes "On Monday the CEO of prominent Bitcoin exchange Tradehill announced that they are shutting down. Ars Technica ran a story on this stating that 'After Monday's news, the currency's value fell from...
 
From the Department of my-phone-wasn't-flammable-enough
xwwt writes "In response to a paper by Greenpeace's Guide to Greener Electronics, PEGA Design & Engineering has developed a new product that is intended to replace plastic shell material in computer equipment and electronics. The product...
 
From the Department of apprentice-slave
pigrabbitbear writes "In light of a series of reports that have emerged over the years, one of many dark stories of suicide now points at one of the lesser-known but more unsavory aspects of Foxconn's much-criticized labor practices: with the help...
 
From the Department of unreleased-jobs-dubstep-record-out-next-week
An anonymous reader writes "Recognizing Steve Jobs's immense contribution to music, he was the recipient of the Grammy Trustees Award at the Grammy's this past Sunday. The award is handed out annually to 'individuals who, during their careers in...
 
From the Department of lightsquared-disputes-laws-of-physics
New submitter mc6809e writes with news that Lightsquared might have just been killed. From the article: "A proposed wireless broadband network that would provide voice and Internet service using airwaves once reserved for satellite-telephone...
 
From the Department of curated-for-a-different-purpose
Sparrowvsrevolution writes "In the wake of news that the iPhone app Path uploads users' entire contact lists without permission, Forbes dug up a study from a group of researchers at the University of California at Santa Barbara and the...
 
From the Department of picking-through-the-bones
First time accepted submitter yankexpat writes "The patent battles in the mobile communications space has taken another turn as Apple has asked a court for permission to sue the bankrupt Kodak for patent infringement. From the article: 'Apple Inc....
 
From the Department of let-the-flaming-begin
Barence writes "Microsoft claims an "independent" report proves it has the best spam protection in the industry — an argument deconstructed by PC Pro. 'Our own internal metrics, customer feedback, and even a recent third-party report...
 
 
 
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