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Fighting fire with technology
National Weather Service meteorologists are using technology to help firefighters battle blazes in several western states
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Tool stamps out network downtime
Extreme Networks Inc. has launched ServiceWatch, a software tool that alerts administrators to possible causes of downtime long before they impact the end user
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Letters to the Editor
This week's Letters to the Editor include readers' responses on Federal Computer Week's Aug. 7 cover story ?quot;Access.gov?quot;
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FAA to develop security certification
The FAA will be developing a certification program for the agency's information systems security workers
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Site has lowdown on ozone
Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection gives ozone information to nonprofit for Web posting
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Internet poll called 'parlor game'
SpeakOut.com is tracking public reaction to speeches at the Democratic National Convention by letting convention viewers respond online ?quot;momentbymoment?quot;
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Govolution goes after local market
Govolution, which has several federal clients, is hoping its new advisory board will help the company branch out into the state and local government arenas
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Delaware puts voting info online
Voters can find a sample ballot, information on candidates' views and candidates' e-mail and Web addresses
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UCITA gets slight modification
The change in the Uniform Computer Information Transaction Act eliminates the provision for software sold via retail outlets
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Lab certified to test security software
CygnaCom Solutions Inc.'s Security Evaluation Laboratory has been certified to test information security software based on international criteria
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Linux seeks starring role
When a physicist at a leading federal research facility needed to modernize his lab's computer systems about five years ago, he knew that PC hardware had advanced enough to be a suitable replacement for his outdated machines, but the software situation was not as rosy.
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GSA: Just wait 'til next (fiscal) year
The General Services Administration has decided to delay rolling out its revamped online shopping portal until after the new fiscal year begins.
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A major stride in nanotechnology
The report and implementation plan for the National Nanotechnology Initiative is a step toward a multiagency initiative to made advances in nanotechnology
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Access restricted
The Justice Department and the EPA have proposed creating 50 or more federal reading rooms where riskmanagement plans could be studied by the public.
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Army: Sign up, log on
The Army intends to kick off in January what officials describe as the largest educational portal in the world, and the highestranking enlisted member ? Sgt. Maj. of the Army Jack Tilley ? may be among the first to sign on.
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Commuting from 'Anywhere'
Federal employees who telecommute will soon have a new vehicle for mobile computing products and services at their fingertips.
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A Linux wish list
Number one, far and away on the Linux wish list, is applications, said Al Gillen, research manager for systems software at International Data Corp. ?quot;Nine out of 10 killer apps that a user needs are not readily available on Linux, or are available but from a different company.?quot;
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Navy unveils IT work force plan
After a yearlong study designed to resolve the growing shortage of information technology personnel, the Navy has issued a draft fiveyear plan that officials say will help the service attract and retain highly skilled knowledge workers.
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