The security mechanism for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Athena computer system is named Kerberos after the great three-headed dog that once stood guard at the entrance to the underworld. Since its initial implementation in 1986, no known breaches of security have occurred as the result of a defect in Kerberos security mechanisms. Wired says the new venture will be a threat to television rather than to traditional publishing. Scientific Atlanta Inc. Sony plans to have its first box on the market in late 1995. THE NET Savvy travelers can now shop for hotel rooms on Internet's Travel Web and at several World Wide Web sites.
Users now can view sample rooms and get information on local attractions and nearby restaurants.
By year's end, users should be able to book their own rooms as well.