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Pentagon had 100s of Net break-ins
- More than 250 Defense Department computer systems were broken into last year, and the number of attempted break-ins will likely double this year, a senior intelligence official has disclosed. [News.com]
Pentagon, Netscape do deal
- If you're in the Army now, you'll likely be using Netscape Communications' (NSCP) Internet software soon, as the company announced a licensing deal today to distribute its desktop client software throughout the Defense Department. [News.com]
PeopleSoft aims at smaller business
- In a move to grow its customer base beyond the traditional high-end market, PeopleSoft (PSFT) next week will launch PeopleSoft Select, a new initiative aimed at medium-sized companies that the business software provider hopes will double its installed base. [News.com]
PeopleSoft on an earnings roll
- Enterprise applications maker PeopleSoft (PSFT) today rode above analysts' expectations for its third quarter, driven in part by exceptionally efficient operations. [News.com]
PeopleSoft to acquire Salerno
- Client-server business software maker PeopleSoft (PSFT) on Monday will announce the acquisition of privately held management software maker Salerno Manufacturing Systems for an undisclosed amount. [News.com]
Philips semiconductors to expand
- Philips Electronics (PHG) said on Thursday its lucrative semiconductors division would continue to expand, either independently or in cooperation with others. [News.com]
PlanetOut buys Net radio company
- Gay online service PlanetOut is purchasing GLOradio which produces RealAudio shows about the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. [News.com]
PointCast names new CEO
- PointCast has found a new chief executive officer, and plans to unveil the name of the new head of the push technology company tomorrow. [News.com]
Power faces financial, legal woes
- Power Computing appears to be on the verge of quietly slipping into oblivion after making a name for itself as the loud, brash Mac clone maker that was going to "fight back" for the Apple platform. [News.com]
Power grapples with life after Macs
- With two pages of its monthly calendar ripped out, struggling computer manufacturer Power Computing has yet to pencil in a survival strategy for its business. [News.com]
Presario, IE 4 not compatible
- Amid an otherwise largely successful launch of Microsoft's Internet Explorer 4.0, Compaq is warning some of its users not to install the new version of the Web browser. [News.com]
Price cuts spurred by Intel
- In the past two days, Compaq (CPQ), Gateway 2000 (GTW), and Hewlett-Packard (HWP) have all announced major price reductions on desktop and notebook computers. [News.com]
Price free fall hits high end
- The free fall in prices is clearly happening in all PC categories now: Even high-end machines are dropping down to the $2,000 level. [News.com]
Privacy "trustmark" proposed
- As TRUSTe continues in its efforts to promote the privacy "trustmark," the organization today announced it was launching a new challenge dubbed "Trick or Trust." [News.com]
Privacy group promotes compliance logo
- Privacy group TRUSTe, in an effort to boost consumer confidence in using the Internet for e-commerce, is launching an ad campaign to promote its privacy "trustmark." [News.com]
Private sector should lead Net
- Governments in the United States, Europe, and Japan are pursuing Internet commerce policies based largely on the principle that the private sector, not governments, should take the lead on Internet issues, say two high-tech executives active on global Net issues. [News.com]
Procom ships removable hard drives
- Procom Technology has announced that it is shipping new removable hard drives for network storage systems. [News.com]
Prodigy names new CEO
- Continuing its efforts to restructure, Prodigy today named Samer Salameh president and chief executive officer. [News.com]
Prodigy: Turn on, tune in, log off
- "Coke isn't it." "Nixon not now." "I don't want my MTV." [News.com]
Prostitution arrests posted online
- A 30-year-old Minnesota man was arrested for allegedly soliciting a prostitute from his blue Ford pickup within the past 18 months. Now his name and picture are displayed on the Net, exposing his arrest not only to his neighbors, but also to people around the world. [News.com]
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