AOL Vs. Microsoft and Disney; Target iPods; Wireless Security

AOL Vs. Microsoft and Disney ZDNN reports that the Redmond software giant and Disney are joining forces to tackle America Online's dominance of the ISP space. Describing a launch event for MSN 8, the report states "Joining Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates onstage in New York's Central Park was Disney CEO Michael Eisner--accompanied by Mickey and Minnie Mouse sidekicks--to announce a co-branded Internet service targeting families that will feature MSN 8 software with Disney content." More.

iPods to be stocked at Target According to a CNET report, Target stores nationwide will begin stocking Apple's digital music player, the iPod. "The Macintosh maker declined to comment on the move, but several Target stores confirmed that they had the devices--both the Mac and the Windows varieties--on hand. A corporate spokesperson for Target was not immediately available for comment." iPods are already carried at Best Buy and CompUSA locations. More.

Increasing Wireless Security with TKIP A report from In Focus claims that the current wireless networking standards use security technology that's far less secure than it could be. "For example, most wireless network administrators are familiar with the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) protocol, which uses RC4 encryption to help protect data as it travels over the airwaves. The report also says that ene up-and-coming 802.11x specification, 802.11i, is still involved in development and approval processes. The specification might be officially released by early 2003. More.

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