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InfoWorld Daily: Afternoon Edition

Oct 31, 2016

Buggy components make Java security worse

Your Java coding chops don't matter much if your go-to third-party libraries and open source frameworks are outdated and have known vulnerabilities. Read More ▶

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•	4 big changes coming soon to Firefox

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•	Project for porting C to Rust gains Mozilla's backing

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•	Why blockchain's growing pains will be worth it

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A Conversation: Make Your Network Work Smarter, Not Harder

Make no mistake, today's organizations run on their networks. And network decisions are business decisions. If you expect to thrive, your network must be able to respond instantly to changing requirements. It needs to help control costs and improve productivity. That's where the new capabilities of Level 3 Adaptive Network Control Solutions (ANCS) deliver real advantages. Read More ▶

4 big changes coming soon to Firefox

Web developers and lay users alike will benefit from these four key initiatives underway with Mozilla's Servo project. Read More ▶

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43% off NETGEAR AC750 WiFi Range Extender - Deal Alert

Boost your existing network range and eliminate dead zones. The AC750 delivers dual band WiFi up to 750 Mbps. This compact wall-plug WiFi booster is small and discreet, easily blending into your home decor. Read More ▶

Project for porting C to Rust gains Mozilla's backing

The Corrode project automatically ports C codebases to Rust as a way to give older C projects like CVS a new lease on life. Read More ▶

CenturyLink will acquire Level 3 Communications in $34B deal

The combined company will operate in more than 60 countries, giving CenturyLink's larger enterprise customers the benefits of a larger global presence. Read More ▶

Why blockchain's growing pains will be worth it

Experts say blockchain has a bright future, much like the optimistic predictions the industry had for the cloud 10 years ago. Read More ▶

Review: 7 PDF editing tools for iOS and Android

It's not enough to read a PDF on your mobile device anymore -- you have to be able to sign it, copy it, or edit it. These apps can help. Read More ▶

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eBook: Adaptive Network Control Solutions

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