Check Point Software Technologies today announced the availability of Check Point VPN-1 SecureClient for Mac OS X, an integrated, endpoint security solution with an easy-to-deploy VPN client to incorporate a centrally-managed personal firewall for Mac OS X users. VPN-1 SecureClient allows Mac OS X system administrators to easily manage security for both their remote Mac OS X and remote Windows users.
Read MoreCBS Marketwatch today is reporting that Lehman Bros. has raised it stock price target for Apple to US$64 from $46. In addition, the firm increased its fourth-quarter earnings and revenue forecasts, citing expectations that busy retail traffic and strong demand for iPods will continue through the holiday season.
Read MoreMozilla.org today released Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0, a standalone e-mail client built with the XUL user interface language. Some of the features offered in version 1.0 include: adaptive junk mail controls, RSS Integration, saved search folders, global inbox support, message grouping, privacy protection, comprehensive mail migration from other clients, and more. Thunderbird 1.0 is free and requires Mac OS X 10.1 or later.
Read MoreSonnet Technologies today announced two new additions to the Encore/ST family–the Encore/ST G4 1.7GHz processor upgrade for most “Sawtooth” G4 Power Mac systems, including AGP Graphics, Gigabit Ethernet, Digital Audio and QuickSilver (2001 and 2002) machines; and the Encore/ST G4 1.7GHz upgrade made specifically for the Power Mac G4 Cube.
Read MoreDatabase giant Oracle has endorsed Apple’s Xserve RAID as part of an initiative to cut storage costs. “Oracle has identified the Apple product as one of several storage systems that would make a good low-cost alternative to the types of high-end monolithic storage systems that have traditionally been used to store Oracle databases,” reports CNET News.com. “Additionally, Oracle is using the Xserve RAID in its own technology department to store e-mail, voice mail and calendar information…
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