GNU Enterprise Application Server v0.0.5 (Default)
GNU Enterprise Application Server v0.0.5 (Default). Enterprise Middleware (Business Rules Server). [freshmeat.net]
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Three Myths of XML
Kendall Clark: Three Myths of XML.
- The first myth rests on a confusion about the meanings of words like
“free” and “open” when they are applied to XML-encoded information. - The second myth is that XML is magical, that it has some unique
properties that makes impossible things possible. - The third is that technology, including XML, is more determinative of
social relations and institutions than they are of it.
[via Scripting News]
XML FAQ 2.0 in preview
XML FAQ 2.0 in preview. Peter Flynn announced a preview release of version 2.0 of Frequently Asked Questions about the Extensible Markup Language. [xmlhack]
Smashing the SSL Speed Trap
Smashing the SSL Speed Trap. Network Computing Jun 12 2001 5:52AM ET [Computer security news]
‘Free’ Content Management
Transform Magazine: ‘Free’ Content Management. “Erik Josowitz, vice president of corporate strategy for Vignette, Austin, TX, grants that free or low-cost software might be fine for departmental use and simple sites. However, he warns, ‘they have no support model, no upgrade model and no long-term roadmap. When a CIO looks for a content management system, they look for long-term technical support and scalability across an enterprise.'” [Scripting News]
.NET users wide open to fraud
.NET users wide open to fraud. Silicon.com Jun 1 2001 7:08PM ET
Bill Malik, VP and research director at Gartner Group, told silicon.com the system would present an intolerable level of risk for some businesses and governments. He said: “I can’t see the banking sector going for it, and I can’t see anyone with obligations under the EU data protection directives wanting to get involved.”
Microsoft’s initiative could really come unstuck if it falls foul of EU data laws.
The Information Commissioner’s Office said it is not investigating .NET currently, but is concerned by both the data and security implications of all so-called ‘single sign-on’ initiatives.
[via Moreover Computer security news]
CRACK: The new VPN authenticator
CRACK: The new VPN authenticator. [via Moreover Computer security news]
UKey
UKey:
UKey is the USB token with smart card functionality. The size of a house key, UKey provides two factor authentication, digital certificate storage, encryption, custom web access control solutions, and secure storage of passwords or other digital information.
[via Security Focus]
Update: Evolution of RSS
Update: Evolution of RSS. Completely rewitten, we’ve expanded our RSS treatise. Now with more background info, a 0.92 DTD with examples, an interview with Dan Libby, plus extensive reference links. By Andy King. 0514 [WebReference News]
