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  • Net address crunch threatens Web services

    The number of Internet addresses available using the current generation of Internet infrastructure built on IPv4 technology will run out by 2005, jeopardising the continued development of both fixed and wireless Net-based services.

  • 50 percent of DNS servers vulnerable

    Security around DNS servers is still a serious issue for network administrators, even though new servers such as BIND 9 are more secure, according to a new survey released this week.

  • IPv6: What is it and why is it needed?

    IPv6 is coming. It's only a matter of time. Here's a look at this new version of the Internet's most fundamental protocol, as well as a peek at the IPv6 support built into Windows XP and .NET and a list of applications that currently support IPv6.

  • Microsoft roping more into Longhorn Server release

    With Windows Vista, Microsoft had to cut features to try to get the release out the door. With its upcoming server release, though, Microsoft is actually adding a few features.

  • IPv6: time to change?

    Keeping the current version of Internet Protocol, the world will run out of IP addresses by 2007. So is it time to move to IPv6? ZDNet Australia investigates.

Features and Case Studies (7)

  • Who guards the guards: Security

    Who predicted the death of the password -- and spam? Why is PKI not ubiquitous? Who makes these daft predictions anyway? ZDNet.com.au looks at how the security market was supposed to shape up, according to so-called "experts".

  • IPv6: What is it and why is it needed?

    IPv6 is coming. It's only a matter of time. Here's a look at this new version of the Internet's most fundamental protocol, as well as a peek at the IPv6 support built into Windows XP and .NET and a list of applications that currently support IPv6.

  • IPv6: time to change?

    Keeping the current version of Internet Protocol, the world will run out of IP addresses by 2007. So is it time to move to IPv6? ZDNet Australia investigates.

  • IPv6 gets security warning

    The US Computer Emergency Readiness Team has issued alerts for some Juniper routers running IPv6, one of the first security warnings for the next-generation Internet Protocol.

  • The Internet worm comes of age

    The first Internet worm appeared 16 years ago and online security has never been the same, say security professionals.

Reviews (6)

  • Windows Vista Home Basic

    Windows Vista Home Basic is essentially warmed-over Windows XP, Windows XP SP3. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

  • Windows Vista Home Premium

    Windows Vista Home Premium is essentially warmed-over Windows XP Home Edition. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista Home Premium is stable enough for everyday use.

  • Windows Vista Ultimate

    Windows Vista Ultimate is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

  • Windows Vista Business

    Windows Vista Business is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

  • Analysis: Microsoft's OS update

    Underneath the sheen, what's Windows Vista made of? We take a detailed look at the recently delayed operating system.

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