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Daily News beat for May 12, 2008

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May 12, 20081 min

A Microsoft document claims the fault for endless reboots lies in the Windows XP image originally installed on the PC by the computer manufacturers.

The FBI is worried that by tampering with Cisco networking equipment, spies could open up a back door to sensitive military systems using counterfeit gear.

Sun Microsystems is trying to rejuvenate Java, using the JavaOne conference to position the platform as a foundation for next-generation technologies in such spaces as rich Internet applications and cloud-based services.

Research in Motion introduced the well-connected BlackBerry Bold, which beats Apple’s iPhone to the 3G punch.

Database maker Vertica is moving its technology to Amazon’s EC2 cloud computing infrastructure, hoping to score customers who want a pay-as-you-go model for data warehousing and BI.