Clinton budget seeks to further electronic government, security
FEB. 7—President Clinton this morning released his administration's final budget, laced with information technology proposals. Many of them focus on information security and electronic government initiatives.
Win 2000 meets FIPS 140-1 requirements
FEB. 7—Microsoft Windows 2000 may be new, but its cryptography isn't. That's a bonus for federal users because Microsoft received swift approval of the new operating system as compliant with Federal Information Processing Standard 140-1.
NASA will give Linux a nod for upcoming portables buy
The Linux open-source operating system, which rocketed into the enterprise computing orbit last year, may now be headed for outer space.
For slow forgers, the handwriting is on the wall
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif.'Among the bleeding-edge technologies demonstrated last month at the Internet Showcase conference were a biometric pen that authenticates signatures and an online meeting planning service tailored to federal users.
From the outside it looks like Win98, but on the inside it's NT
After all the hype and a three-year-plus wait, the official release next week of Microsoft Windows 2000 seems like a bit of a letdown. But the hulking operating system works'and fairly well.
Feds show interest but aren't quite ready to take the plunge
Federal agencies are taking a wait-and-see stance on whether to upgrade to Microsoft Windows 2000.
Census revs up 10,000 systems
To count all 275 million Americans in roughly six months, the Census Bureau has amassed more than 10,000 computers, ranging from PCs to a supercomputer.
PACKET RAT
When last month's winter storms shut down the federal government tighter than a Jesse Helms filibuster, the Rat found himself trapped in the burrow with his better half and children.
Space center IT chief takes industry job
High-level government information technology personnel continue to take their experience and expertise to the private sector.
Energy sites post science, hazmat data
The Energy Department is casting its Web in all directions and last month put up two new sites.
This little app will let you check your hardware's ability to upgrade
A free application from Microsoft Corp. tells whether existing computers can handle an upgrade to Windows 2000.
If you need C2 security, you'll have to stick with NT 4.0
Agencies that have a 'hard requirement' for C2 security will have to wait two or more years before adopting Microsoft Windows 2000, says James Arnold, technical director of Science Applications International Corp.'s Trusted Technology Assessment Program laboratory.
Microsoft gets tough on app certification for new OS
Getting the right to slap a 'Certified for Microsoft Windows' logo on a product is no easy task. After six months of intensive testing, only eight products meet the Microsoft-imposed certification requirements for Windows 2000.
GSA awards eight-year contract for D.C.-area telecommunications
The General Services Administration last month awarded the Washington Interagency Telecommunication System 2001 contract to Bell Atlantic Corp.
Sprint seeks turnaround on FTS 2001
Sprint Corp. has gotten off to a slow start on its FTS 2001 long-haul communications contract with the General Services Administration, the company's new head of federal services acknowledged late last month.
PROFESSIONAL CALENDAR
14 GCN Forum with FAA's Daniel J. Mehan''Luncheon speech. Washington. Contact Government Computer News
Three agencies team up to digitally map coral reefs
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NASA and the Geological Survey are using satellites, aircraft and computers to map locations of U.S. coral reefs and monitor their viability.
Immigration service patrols with sensors and video
The Immigration and Naturalization Service's Border Patrol is using a combination of ground sensors and video data to help prevent contraband and illegal immigrants from crossing U.S. borders.
Commerce lauds workers for systems efforts
The Commerce Department and GCN honored 11 Commerce employees for excellence in systems development, management and implementation.
NSF awards $1.12 billion contract for its Antarctic Program
The National Science Foundation has switched to a new vendor for its Antarctic Program.
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