Dell loses bid for 'cloud computing' trademark

Dell can't use "cloud computing" as a trademark since the term is a generic one, the USPTO said in a preliminary ruling.

Opinion: Parallels Server for Mac underwhelmsInfoWorld’s Tom Yager weighs in on Parallels Server for Mac, the virtualization product that opens Xserve and Mac Pro to 64-bit heterogeneous environments.
Opinion: Apple’s unforgivable DNS delayApple’s response—or lack of one—to a serious DNS bug has shredded the security goodwill the company earned over the years, John C. Welch argues.

Computerworld: Deploying the iPhone 3G for business
In part one of a three-part series on enterprise iPhone deployment, Computerworld’s Ryan Faas looks at how best to activate, configure and deploy the iPhone 3G.
Securing your iPhone 2.0
The iPhone 2.0 software update offers some dramatic improvements in security management, though gaps remain. Glenn Fleishman takes a closer look at iPhone security.
Installing Nagios on Mac OS X 10.5 Server
John C. Welch updates his instructions for installing the open-source Nagios on to the latest version of OS X Server, an operation that will turn a Mac into a network monitoring station that can notify you of hardware and software problems.
Buying Macs to run Windows
Your company plans to purchase hundreds of Macs so you can use Outlook. Huh?
Working Mac: Corral group calendars
The version of iCal included with OS X 10.5 (Leopard)—version 3—has some surprisingly powerful features for managing group schedules—whether you’re trying to organize a family or a large business.

Opinion: Parallels Server for Mac underwhelms
InfoWorld’s Tom Yager weighs in on Parallels Server for Mac, the virtualization product that opens Xserve and Mac Pro to 64-bit heterogeneous environments.
Opinion: Apple’s unforgivable DNS delay
Apple’s response—or lack of one—to a serious DNS bug has shredded the security goodwill the company earned over the years, John C. Welch argues.
iPhone App Store for business: Feast or famine?
CIO.com looks at some iPhone App Store offerings sure to appeal to business users.
A closer look at Snow Leopard Server
Here’s a closer look at what Apple has revealed about the next major OS X Server update and what it means when the finished version arrives in a year or so.
Opinion: Apple’s iPhone app distribution plan a winner for IT
In announcing more iPhone 2.0 plans this week, Apple revealed a small change in how it plans to let IT departments distribute iPhone apps to enterprise users. And that will make a huge difference, John C. Welch says.

MenuMeters 1.3
Curious what’s going on with your system’s CPU, disk drives, network activity, or memory usage? MenuMeters presents tons of detail in a well-designed an minimally-intrusive interface.
iStat menus 1.3
iStat menus adds a series of menus to your OS X menu bar so you can gauge your Mac's system activity.
Review: VPN Tracker 5.2 virtual private network software
VPN Tracker 5.2, a versatile tool for those who need more than the standard VPN client, simplifies the creation and management of multiple virtual private network connections.
Review: Apple Xserve
Apple's rackmount server now sports Intel quad-core Xeon processors inside its slim 1U package. The 2008 Edition of the Xserve has powerful options, but deploying the device into your network should be carefully planned.
Review: Mac OS X 10.5 Server
If you don’t already have a directory service or dedicated servers, and are just now thinking about implementing such things for the first time, Mac OS X 10.5 Server is a compelling product; just keep in mind that some of its services don’t work as well as they should in a heterogeneous environment.