Oracle issues red alert

Hackers have released exploit codes for an unpatched flaw affecting the Apache plug-in for Oracle's WebLogic Server, says eWeek.com.

While Oracle prepares a patch for the vulnerability, it has provided information on workarounds to help ensure enterprise security.

Oracle officials are issuing a red alert regarding a flaw affecting the Apache plug-in for Oracle WebLogic after exploit codes for the vulnerability were posted in public forums.

Dell is releasing a Studio Hybrid home server PC with Blu-ray support, says Blocks & Files.

This is a very green, embedded PC server for the home. Photographs have been released and show a richly coloured box with curved ends. It is up to 80% smaller than a tower PC.

The product draws less than 65 watts compared to a tower-format PC's 300 or so watts. It has HDMI video support for playing stored material on a digital high-definition TV screen It can include a TV tuner and a flash card reader supporting eight formats. This is a system that can be used as a home theatre PC.

Microsoft has become a 'platinum' sponsor of the Apache Software Foundation, says vnunet.com.

The Apache Web server is an open source rival to Microsoft's Internet Information Server (IIS). The surprise announcement was made during the Oscon open source convention in Portland, Oregon late last week.

Microsoft has stressed that this is not a move away from its IIS platform, highlighting the recent addition of support for PHP. The company added that development of IIS 8 is currently under way. Platinum sponsorship requires a donation level of $100 000 per year.