My tech-related wishes for the Obama administration
The new national administration in January will have the opportunity to set the direction on many fronts. Here are the top 10 technology-related areas where I think a new direction is needed.
Supporters lay out tech reasons to vote for Obama, McCain
Supporters of Barack Obama and John McCain debated tech policy, discussing topics like universal broadband, H-1B visas and business taxes.
UK slows down plan for sweeping electronic surveillance
The British government is slowing down a proposal that would give law enforcement sweeping power to collect electronic data as a measure to prevent terrorism.
The three business tech risks you don't know about
What you don't know about legal computer issues can hurt you. One example: U.S. Customs can search and confiscate your laptop without any prior cause, according to policies that have been posted online since a Ninth U.S. Circuit Court ruling in April.
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Windows PowerShell 2.0 Unleashed
By Tyson Kopczynski, Pete Handley, Marco Shaw; Published by Sams
Windows PowerShell Unleashed will not only give you deep mastery over PowerShell but also a greater understanding of the features being introduced in PowerShell 2.0–and show you how to use it to solve your challenges in your production environment. Enter now!
Ubuntu Server Administration
By Michael Jang; Published by McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
Realize a dynamic, stable, and secure Ubuntu Server environment with expert guidance, tips, and techniques from a Linux professional. Ubuntu Server Administration covers every facet of system management -- from users and file systems to performance tuning and troubleshooting. Enter now!
