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Firefox Plug-in Simplifies Web Actions

An experimental Firefox plug-in called Ubiquity from Mozilla Labs aims to simplify time-consuming interactions for Web surfers. Instead of cutting and pasting to multiple Web sites in Firefox, Ubiquity does the work with commands. Ubiquity is both an interface and a development platform that Web developers can use to create custom commands for sites.

Linux end-user summit planned

New York event to enable Linux users to interact with the Linux community, including high-level maintainers and developers.

Linux under attack: compromised SSH keys lead to rootkit

The U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) has issued a warning for what it calls “active attacks” against Linux-based computing infrastructures using compromised SSH keys.

Linux end-user summit planned

New York event to enable Linux users to interact with the Linux community, including high-level maintainers and developers.

Mozilla Mashup Tool Designed for End Users

Mozilla is launching the experimental Ubiquity Web service under an open-source license, providing integrations with Google, Wikipedia, Yahoo, YouTube, Amazon.com, Digg and Twitter. Mozilla Mashup igned for End Users

SuSE Linux 9.0 Professional Review

IconI recently picked up a copy of SuSE 9.0 Professional. I have never used or been familiar with a SuSE product before as I've only used Mandrake, Red Hat, and a bit of Debian. After using Red Hat for a while I decided to evaluate SuSE and I am now sorry for not having tried it sooner.

Book Review: Linux Pocket Guide

IconO'Reilly's latest entry in the "Pocket" series, "Linux Pocket Guide", bills itself as a "quick reference for experienced users and a guided tour for beginners".

Linux systems actively targeted using SSH key attacks

The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) is warning Linux users that they are being actively targeted by attackers using stolen SSH keys.

Compromised SSH Keys Lead To Linux Rootkit Attack

Tech Groupie writes "The US Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) has issued a warning for what it calls 'active attacks' against Linux-based computing infrastructures using compromised SSH keys. The attack appears to initially use stolen SSH keys to gain access to a system, and then uses local kernel exploits to gain root access. Once root access has been obtained, a rootkit known as 'phalanx2' is installed."

IIJ Releases Sender Authentication Mail Filtering Software as Open Source

Japanese Steelmakers Join to Bid for Stake in Brazil's Namisa Iron Ore Mines, an Industrial Info News Alert

Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2: Can It Outfox Firefox?

New features give IE 8 a better look, better security, and better conformance to Web standards, but the revised browser is still playing catch-up with Firefox.

IIJ Releases Sender Authentication Mail Filtering Software as Open Source

TOKYO, Aug. 27, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Internet Initiative Japan, Inc. (IIJ) (Nasdaq:IIJI) (TSE1: 3774), one of Japan's leading Internet access and comprehensive network solutions providers, today announced the release of its developed mail filtering software for implementing SPF/Sender ID(1) sender authentication technology on mail systems. To facilitate the adoption of effective sender authentication as a means of blocking spam with spoofed sender addresses, the open source software is being offered free of charge to companies, ISPs and individuals. IIJ is working with Internet Association Japan (IAjapan) on this release, and the software can be obtained from the following web site. + Host site - sourceforge.net/projects/enma/ + Downloads - SPF/Sender ID authentication library - A Sendmail/Postfix mail-filtering software that uses the

IIJ Releases Sender Authentication Mail Filtering Software as Open Source

TOKYO, Aug. 27, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Internet Initiative Japan, Inc. (IIJ) (Nasdaq:IIJI) (TSE1: 3774), one of Japan's leading Internet access and comprehensive network solutions providers, today announced the release of its developed mail filtering software for implementing SPF/Sender ID(1) sender authentication technology on mail systems. To facilitate the adoption of effective sender authentication as a means of blocking spam with spoofed sender addresses, the open source software is being offered free of charge to companies, ISPs and individuals. IIJ is working with Internet Association Japan (IAjapan) on this release, and the software can be obtained from the following web site.

Linux Systems Being Hit By SSH-Key Attacks

According to InformationWeek, Linux PCs are being attacked by a technique that uses stolen SSH keys to gain access to computers then, using a local kernel exploit, a rootkit is installed in order to steal other SSH keys and send them back to the attacker.

Songbird Beta: Like iTunes, But it Goes to 11

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Get Started With Firebug, Firefox's 'Killer App' for Web Developers

A Wired.com user account lets you create, edit and comment on Webmonkey articles. You will also be able to contribute to the Wired How-To Wiki and comment on news stories at Wired.com.

Microsoft unveils Internet Explorer 8, its response to Firefox

Microsoft unveils Internet Explorer 8, its response to Firefox San Francisco - Microsoft on Wednesday unveiled a trial version of a new Internet Explorer designed to fight the growing challenge from Firefox.

Can open source replace Microsoft Exchange?

Open source projects and vendors are trying a variety of technical approaches to replacing the expensive but ubiquitous Microsoft Exchange. While none is yet a drop-in replacement, some administrators can get a TCO advantage by switching.

Perl Script To Reverse HTML With BDO on Linux and Unix

The Linux and Unix Menagerie: " I realize that my view is biased heavily by living on American soil, but I can't remember, for the life of me, the last time I came across a Hebrew web page.

Mozilla has released its latest version of the Firefox 3 Web browser with hopes to earn a new Guinness World Record.

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Firefox hopes to enter Guinness World Record.

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Facebook plans open-source platform to assist application developers.

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Mozilla switches on Firefox 3.0 auto update

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Mozilla garners praise over Firefox security feature

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