ATM hasn't made it in the wide area so far because it's still too pricey, he says. Come And Get 'Em Application developers could get their hands on the new Gemini Unix operating system toolkit as soon as this August, when SCO will distribute code to attendees of its SCO Forum developers confer ence, according to SCO officials. The Softer Side Of Security Look for Security Dynamics next quarter to come out with a software version of its popular SecureID token technology, according to company officials. The software-based SecureID card image will pop up on the user's screen compl ete with its dynamic password of the minute, and let him or her automate the login procedures, for instance. Enigma Logic already sells a similar package.
Hackers can almost always poke holes in software, industry experts say.
Just when you thought the Internet was moving into your living room, a recent Forrester Research report nixes the new wave of Internet appliances for the consumer market. Josh Bernoff, a senior analyst with Forrester, says there is no compelling reason for consumers to purchase these devices , and there is not enough incentive for Web content providers or carriers to promote them. There may still be hope for selling these devices to businesses, however, says Bernoff. Other experts disagree, arguing that PC users in the business world won't easily give up autonomy and power. But Not To Oracle First the NC, now the world.