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Father's Day special: Top 10 Network World stories this week

Tech world preps to honor 'Father of Computer Science' Alan Turing, as centenary nears | Microsoft: Windows 8 is 'enterprise ready'

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10 unsung fathers of technology
In the tech world, the inventor, originator or driving force behind a new product or technology is typically dubbed "father of the _______". As in Tim Berners-Lee, father of the Web. As in Vint Cerf, father of the Internet. As in Bob Metcalfe, father of Ethernet. Here, in honor of fathers everywhere, are some industry "fathers" you may not have heard of: Read More


WHITE PAPER: Teradata

Cloud Computing Models for Data Warehousing
Gain better business intelligence through private cloud self service capabilities. In this whitepaper, analyst Mark Madsen explores why private cloud computing is a better choice to meet your analytical needs as business conditions fluctuate and grow. Learn more.

WHITE PAPER: Fluke Networks

How to Choose a Datacenter OTDR
This white paper helps fiber installers and network technicians understand the key parameters for selecting an OTDR. Choosing the right device not only solves this new generation of datacenter testing requirements, but also helps professionals work efficiently, and increase the reliability and value of the enterprise fiber network. Learn More!

Tech world preps to honor 'Father of Computer Science' Alan Turing, as centenary nears
Listening to the way people in the world of technology talk about Alan Turing, it's difficult to believe that the English computer scientist isn't more of a household name. Read More

Microsoft: Windows 8 is 'enterprise ready'
Microsoft urged enterprises on Tuesday to adopt Windows 8, its upcoming OS for desktops, laptops and tablets which some industry experts believe faces an uphill battle for acceptance by IT professionals. Read More

Cisco ends the SDN suspense
At long last, the wait - and suspense - is over. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Quest Software

AD Disasters and Solutions for Preventing them
Are you prepared for an Active Directory disaster? If you don't have a solid recovery plan and the right tools, your business will suffer. In this Quest Software white paper, learn about five dreaded Active Directory disasters, and how you can quickly recover from them – or avoid them altogether. Read Now!

Snopes.com debunks old C++ 'interview' hoax
For anyone bearing the brunt of an Internet hoax that just won't die, there's little more to hope for in terms of potential relief than a story on Snopes.com stating unequivocally that the hoax is indeed a hoax. After all, Snopes is the gold standard when it comes to debunking nonsense. Computer scientist Bjarne Stroustrup received precisely that maximum measure of support a week ago, yet the man... Read More

Leading Internet prognosticator still pessimistic about IPv6
Geoff Huston, an Australian researcher whose predictions about IPv4 depletion dates have proven uncannily accurate over the years, is still not certain that IPv6 will get deployed in time to avert an addressing crisis across the Internet. Read More

Verizon Wireless' botched Shared Everything launch could sink carrier
Verizon Wireless botched the launch of its Share Everything voice, texting and data plans by making too many drastic and costly changes at once, analysts said Wednesday. Read More


WHITE PAPER: CenturyLink

Network/Cloud Security & Business Continuity eGuide
Network security today means much more than simply building a perimeter around the enterprise network to defend from threats. With cloud-computing models becoming more popular, enterprises are extending corporate data and applications outside the four walls of the data center. Learn More!

WWDC keynote highlights
Apple unveiled an updated MacBook line, more Mountain Lion features, iOS 6, and a smarter Siri. Here are some photos and recaps of Monday's WWDC keynote. Read More

Gmail engineer: Women must overcome the impostor syndrome
It's been a long, interesting journey for Google site reliability manager Sabrina Farmer, who talked about work, success and overcoming self-doubt at the Women in Advanced Computing conference in Boston. Read More

Noam Chomsky disputes email history
Disputing a great deal of counter-evidence, famed cognitive psychologist and linguist Noam Chomsky insists that email was invented in 1978 by a precocious 14-year-old. Read More



SLIDESHOWS

First Look: Apple's "beautiful" new MacBook lineup
Apple rolled out major upgrades for both of its main notebooks today at WWDC. Here's a quick look at the new MacBook Pro and MacBook Air.

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MOST-READ STORIES

  1. Cisco ends the SDN suspense
  2. Verizon Wireless' botched Shared Everything launch could sink carrier
  3. 8 questions that will dominate enterprise cloud adoption
  4. Microsoft scrambles as it patches 26 bugs, warns users of active attacks
  5. Gmail engineer: Women must overcome the imposter syndrome
  6. Snopes.com debunks old C++ 'interview' hoax
  7. Steve Jobs' LSD habit, why he indulged in marijuana, and his 1975 arrest
  8. Chambers: We should have killed Cisco Cius earlier
  9. Microsoft tries to promote Windows 8 without hurting Windows 7 sales
  10. Dell looks to cut $2 billion in costs over next three years

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