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TOP STORIES - March 30, 2009 • IBM Layoffs Continue, Could Spur Union Effort • How Much Is Conficker Really Impacting Enterprises? • Microsoft, IBM Back Dueling Standards for the Cloud • Google to Speed Up Python, Add Java to App Engine • Dell, Lenovo Systems Herald Intel Nehalem Launch SPOTLIGHT How to Install Apps on Ubuntu Linux Take a tour of the Ubuntu software management tools that eWEEK Labs Executive Editor Jason Brooks uses. READ MORE >> BEST OF eWEEK • 10 Must-See Finance Apps for iPhone • SLED 11: The Microsoft-Friendly Linux • Up Close with Dell's Superthin Adamo • What if the Palm Pre Bombs? FEATURED VIDEO eWEEK NewsBreak VMware Cost-Per-Application Calculator unveiled; Intel freezes exec pay. WATCH NOW >> MOST READ STORIES • eWEEK Labs: IE 8 Is a Must-Upgrade • Conficker: Windows Worm That Won't Die • Is Dell Poised for an Acquisition? • The First Linux Botnet IN THIS ISSUE IBM Layoffs Continue, Could Spur Union Effort As expected, the layoffs that began earlier in 2009 started anew on March 26, which Alliance@IBM, an organization pushing for union representation at IBM, is referring to as "Black Thursday." READ MORE >> How Much Is Conficker Really Impacting Enterprises? Given that Microsoft issued a patch for the flaw targeted by the Conficker worm and the use strong passwords can prevent much of the spread, it seems odd that enterprises would be impacted severely by the worm. But sometimes enterprise security isn't all its cracked up to be. READ MORE >> Sponsored by Cisco The Cisco Unified Computing System unites network, compute, and virtualization resources into a seamless system, simplifying setup, improving business results, and helping enable just-in-time resource provisioning. Based on open industry standards, the system incorporates a "wire once" unified fabric, x86 servers, VN-Link virtualization support, and dynamic resource provisioning. Learn more. ADVERTISEMENT Microsoft, IBM Back Dueling Standards for the Cloud IBM and its allies are looking to fight Microsoft and Amazon.com when it comes to setting new standards for cloud computing. At the heart of the matter is the so-called "Cloud Manifesto" document that is being released on March 30. READ MORE >> Google to Speed Up Python, Add Java to App Engine Google announces a project to speed up the performance of Python, the programming language of choice for the Google App Engine cloud platform. In addition, Google is preparing to add Java as the second language supported by the Google App Engine, according to reports. READ MORE >> Dell, Lenovo Systems Herald Intel Nehalem Launch The two companies unveiled new systems powered by Intel's upcoming Nehalem EP chip designed for two-socket systems. Intel is expected to officially launch the new chip at an event in San Francisco March 30. READ MORE >> 12-Point Vulnerability Management Checklist: What to Know Before You Buy To help finalize your decision on which vulnerability management solution to buy, this 12-point short list of key decision points will help you determine what will work best for your organization. DOWNLOAD NOW >> Why Control Employee Web Abuse at Work? From legal risks to reduced productivity and security problems, Web abuse can have serious implications for your business. Making sure your employees are aware of the laws surrounding Internet usage may encourage them to use better judgment when surfing the net. DOWNLOAD NOW >>

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