HP to Highlight Solutions for Broadcast and Entertainment Industry at NAB. The article describes HP's booth at NAB (National Association of Broadcasters, taking place in Las Vegas starting Monday (I think). HP will be showcasing some digital IP protection technologies, and will show of their direction with digital entertainment services.  HP is also running a few specials over the week of the 7th.  You can see these specials by visting this site.  There's nothing on this page that indicates that a non-NAB attendee couldn't buy these items. Videography Online Apr 5 2003 4:39AM ET [Moreover - moreover...]
9:09:13 AM    

Will HP Listen?. Motley Fool has done an opinion piece on HP's recent issues with Shareholders.   Will HP Listen?   Hmmm.  I know where I'd put *my* money.   Apr 4 2003 5:30PM ET [Moreover - moreover...]
3:16:54 PM    

BoI outsources IT operations to HP. Bank of Ireland has chosen Hewlett Packard as its partner to outsource its IT needs. RTE Online Apr 4 2003 10:40AM ET [Moreover - moreover...]
9:07:40 AM    

NEWS: HP Announces 'Smart' Cooling Solution for Data Centers.  Or more accurately, "Dynamic Smart Cooling."   What does it mean?  I'm not sure -- The article mentions analysis up front, and "directed cooling resources within the computer center ... where and when needed."   Of course, it'll cost a ton of cash, but HP believe that it will pay for itself in energy costs savings.  GreenBiz Apr 4 2003 1:35AM ET [Moreover - moreover...]
8:12:55 AM    

HP cracks 5megapixel digicam for less than GBP400. I haven't followed the HP Digital Camera market at all, but I do know that HP has been seen as "Competitive" in the industry.  I'm unsure of any American version of this 5megapixel Camera.  Computer Buyer Apr 4 2003 9:53AM ET [Moreover - moreover...]
8:08:54 AM    

HP offers credit for recycling. You can get a 100 bucks in credit by turning in old junky computers to HP.  You can get details from HP directly Right Here.    San Francisco Chronicle Apr 4 2003 7:24AM ET [Moreover - moreover...]
8:03:16 AM    

The IPS question. Does intrusion prevention really work? Enterprises and vendors alike are seeking the answer -- and figuring out what it means for their businesses' futures.   This isn't an HP specific story, but it's of particular interest to me, since I've been working for two years on using OVO/U as an IPS solution.   I feel that a lot of the "issues" and "problems" of IDS systems, especially reactive IDS systems, as outlined in this article have been solved by my particular solution.   Utilizing the agentry of OVO, we're able to control more of the enterprise security than just the Firewall.  We can actually be reactive on a host by host basis.  Articles like this are very interesting to me -- feel free to point me at any that you might come across. [InfoWorld: Top News]
8:00:31 AM    

New OVO Solaris Patch:

• ITOSOL_00197 -- Consolidated Server Patch A.07.13

Nothing too terribly exciting..
7:53:50 AM    

Hewlett-Packard's voting on severance pay a tossup. Still no news on the severence packages for the HP execs!  Seattle Times Apr 3 2003 12:17PM ET [Moreover - moreover...]
12:08:55 PM    

HP's will to invent ebbing?. An analysts report (found here:  "HP: Don't Invent") accuses current HP management of abandoning the philosophy behind the "Invent" slogan.  They indicate that the new direction set by Carly and others is "Buy, don't build."   The Register Apr 2 2003 9:38PM ET [Moreover - moreover...]
7:26:46 AM    

HP trims Unix server prices. It's a move to deal with stiff competition from Sun and IBM, and probably makes sense.  It's also a sign of things to come -- current systems use the PA 8700, and we're about to see "Mako" the PA8800 in pretty short order.   ZDNet Apr 3 2003 8:40AM ET [Moreover - moreover...]
7:09:59 AM    

HP unveils SMB initiative. HP Wednesday introduced a collection of services, programs and new printers and scanners aimed at small and midsized businesses.  Nothing new here, just a bit of "marketing direction". ... [keywords:"HP"]
7:06:28 AM    

HP shareholders pop 'poison pill' plan. Despite management objections, shareholders vote to prevent the company from adopting a "poison pill" takeover defense without first gaining shareholder approval. [CNET News.com]
11:38:36 AM    

Potential Security Vulnerability in Instant Toptools -- HP says that the product could be exploited in order to deny service.   They recommend updating at this site.
7:53:00 AM    

New OVO Unix Patch  -- A new Msg/Act agent for installation on Solaris Mgmt servers was announced this morning.

• ITOSOL_00194 -- Msg/Act Agent A.07.x Linux A.07.12

This patch has a date of Mar 19, but the patch announcement apparently only went out this morning.
7:13:02 AM    

A whole slew of new SIP Patches released -- There's a number of SIP patches that were announced this morning.   Here's the relevant links:

• PHSS_28912 -- SIP 3.0 HP-UX  - (Allow GET method in form)
• PHSS_28891 -- SIP 3.1 HP-UX  - (OVIS Gauges do not show up)
• OVSIPSOL_00020 -- SIP 3.0 Solaris - (Allow GET method in form)
• OVSIPSOL_00019 -- SIP 3.1 Solaris - (OVIS Gauges do not show up)
• OVSIPNT_00019 -- SIP 3.0 WindowsNT - (Allow GET method in form)

Part of me is still slightly surprised that there's someone working on SIP for the Unix platforms.
7:04:11 AM    

HP Mulls New Level for Partner Program -- HP is thinking about adding a "Silver" level to the PartnerOne program.  A very, very good article, and it just so happens that HP's intent is to try to deal with some of the issues that I have with the current partner program.   I'm not sure their solution is the RIGHT solution, but nevertheless, they are aware of the problem. 
6:56:03 AM    

Changes in HP's Certification programs  -- HP sent out an announcement regarding potential changes in their certification programs post-merger.   If you're a certified HP anything, you might want to take the time to investigate. 
6:28:31 PM    

Gnome on HP-UX? It's true.  You can run the gnome desktop on your HP-UX box.  It works on servers or workstations.  However, I wouldn't attempt to run it on a 710, it's quite a resource hog.   However, it is MUCH better than CDE, and you haven't lived until you've heard your B1000 play sounds when the gui loads.
2:37:56 PM    

HP finds a thrilla in Mozilla. Hewlett-Packard will sidestep a Netscape-branded browser for its open-source original, a move the company calls a vote of confidence for the open-source model.  As someone who uses Mozilla anyway, I think this is an excellent move.  Although it should be pointed out that Netscape is just a modified form of Mozilla, I have found that on my system (K360 w/HP-UX 11) Mozilla is much, much faster than Netscape.   In future releases of HP-UX, they will be provided BOTH Netscape and Mozilla. [CNET News.com]
2:32:02 PM    

HP bundles ADSL modems with PCs. This article appears to be UK specific, but the long-and-short of it is that HP toying with the broadband market by bundling Asynchronous DSL modems with some PC's. Personal Computer World Apr 1 2003 4:19PM ET [Moreover - moreover...]
2:27:56 PM    

'Nanowire' breakthrough hailed. Microscopic wires which could help form the miniature technology of the future have been constructed using tiny body proteins. This is a Non-HP related article, but certainly of interest to anyone who's a fan of Moore's Law.  [BBC News | Technology | UK Edition]
9:27:00 AM    

HP Alumni Yahoo Group -- Ex-HP employee?  Yahoo groups hosts the HP Alumni Association.  I'm pretty new to the group, but I'm liking what I'm seeing.  Of course, it's members only, and you will have to submit information showing that you are, in fact, an ex-HP employee.
8:53:36 AM    

Shareholder resolutions on HP meeting agenda. Obligatory HP controversy is pending at this years Shareholders meeting.  The meeting takes place Wednesday in Atlanta, and wouldn't you know it?  Management and shareholders disagree on the future of HP!  Horror of horrors!  SiliconValley.com Apr 1 2003 9:38AM ET [Moreover - moreover...]
8:43:46 AM    

I've found where Openview Consultants go when they retire.
5:08:50 PM    

HP Awards Microenterprise Grants. The link included in this XML feed may be wrong.  If you don't find the article mentioned, try this instead.  HP has been offering Microexterprise Grants, giving money, hardware, etc., to so-called "Micro-Enterprises".  The article lists the first 9 winners who received support ranging from $150k to $300k.  MicroEnterprise Journal Mar 31 2003 3:04AM ET [Moreover - moreover...]
8:37:57 AM    

HP axes UK contractor rates. HP will be slashing contractor rates by 10% in April.  This article would seem to indicate that this is just a move in the U.K.  No indication that it's in the US.   Either way, HP says their contractors are overpaid. The Register Mar 31 2003 8:52AM ET [Moreover - moreover...]
8:32:28 AM    

Megisto Teams With HP. Megisto makes a Mobile data billing system, which they have integrated with HP OpenView's "Internet Usage Manager (IUM).  Unstrung.com Mar 31 2003 9:31AM ET [Moreover - moreover...]
8:30:26 AM    

Security-Fix Sendmail 8.12.9 Released Of interest to anyone running any flavor of Unix.  [Slashdot]
9:06:47 AM    

The Museum of Unworkable Devices -- Two Non-HP links in a Day!  A new record!  Slashdot tells us about the Museum of Unworkable Devices.   For the obligatory HP Reference, I'll just say that "IT/A could not be found in this Museum."    Actually, I was a huge fan of IT/A, but someone should've told HP that they couldn't charge $70k for a Sysadmin Tool. [Slashdot]
9:05:55 AM    

HP Nails Digital Music in Theory, Not in Practice. I knew I could find a way to Link HP and the "Anti-Nat/VPN Law" (Mentioned below).  Here's a Washington Post article on HP's changing roadmap regarding digital entertainment from ripped CD's.   I know ripped music is extremely popular, but as an audiophile, I have exactly 0 MP3's on my system.  They don't sound good to me.   Am I alone?  Washington Post Mar 29 2003 11:52PM ET [Moreover - moreover...]
9:01:32 AM    

How Dell plans to shave HP's profits. When both companies suffer even worse stock plummets, they can always do Carly Vs. Dell-Dude on Pay-Per-View!  SiliconValley.com Mar 27 2003 10:27AM ET [Moreover - moreover...]
8:56:09 AM    

Michigan First With A Law That Could Outlaw VPNs -- Not HP Related, but if interest to anyone.  The headline is a bit deceptive, since the INTENT of the aforementioned law is to deal with hacking -- oddly, it's a way of dealing with programs like Napster.  In essence, it renders illegal, any technology (hardware or software) that hides the communications.   The broad way in which it's worded would, if taken by the letter of the law, bar the use of NAT and VPN technologies. 

Obviously it's the un-intended features of this law that has everone up in arms.   Similar laws are pending in Massachusetts, Texas, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Alaska, Tennessee and, my own state, Colorado. 

There are lessons here.  First of all, when the technical community resists dealing with 1000 Pound Gorrilla's like America's recording industry, they will have to deal with it in another form as a result of those forces lobbying technologically clueless politicians.  It's better, IMHO, for the internet technical community to take the bull by the horns and find solutions to these problems, before some state lawmaker thinks he's found a way to deal with it.   [Slashdot]
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