From editor@telecom-digest.org Tue Nov 9 15:57:18 2004 Received: (from ptownson@localhost) by massis.lcs.mit.edu (8.11.6p3/8.11.6) id iA9KvHn18858; Tue, 9 Nov 2004 15:57:18 -0500 (EST) Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2004 15:57:18 -0500 (EST) From: editor@telecom-digest.org Message-Id: <200411092057.iA9KvHn18858@massis.lcs.mit.edu> X-Authentication-Warning: massis.lcs.mit.edu: ptownson set sender to editor@telecom-digest.org using -f To: ptownson Approved: patsnewlist Subject: TELECOM Digest V23 #538 TELECOM Digest Tue, 9 Nov 2004 15:56:00 EST Volume 23 : Issue 538 Inside This Issue: Editor: Patrick A. Townson Worm Breaks Speed Record from Discovery to Life (Lisa Minter) Iranian Internet Journalists Face Trial Next Week (Lisa Minter) Patton Adds Dial-Out PPP, Call-Back, and PPP Uplink Capabilities (Chris) VoIP Squawk (Rick Merrill) Zultys MX250 (Stephen Jones) Nortel Launches Global Ad Campaign (Lisa Minter) Re: Who Sends This Around? 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Geoffrey Welsh =========================== See the bottom of this issue for subscription and archive details and the name of our lawyer; other stuff of interest. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Lisa Minter Subject: Worm Breaks Speed Record From Discovery to Life Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2004 11:09:12 EST AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - A new computer worm emerged on Tuesday which broke the speed record from the announcement of a security vulnerability in Microsoft's Internet Explorer to a full-blown virus that spreads in the wild. The vulnerability was discovered and made public by two hackers with aliases "ned" and "SkyLined" on Friday, and only four days later a worm exploiting the weakness was developed and set loose, several virus-trackers reported. Microsoft said the worm is a variant of MyDoom and that it was investigating the threat the worm poses. Some anti-virus companies said the new worm was different from MyDoom because it spreads via weblinks and not e-mail attachments. "People will receive an e-mail saying that their PayPal account has been credited or that they are invited to watch a webcam. When they click on the link, just by viewing a site it executes code and infects the computer," said technical consultant Graham Cluley at Sophos Anti-Virus. Microsoft was expected to issue its monthly batch of security patches later on Tuesday, but the company could not immediately say if a patch for the new worm would be part of it. However, the U.S. software giant said that consumers who had installed Service Pack 2 for Windows XP were at a reduced risk. The weakness in Internet Explorer is known as the IFRAME buffer overflow vulnerability. *** FAIR USE NOTICE. This message contains copyrighted material the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. 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For more information go to: http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml ------------------------------ From: Lisa Minter Subject: Iranian Internet Journalists Face Trial Next Week Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2004 11:12:31 EST TEHRAN (Reuters) - A group of journalists working with pro-reform online media will go on trial in Iran next week accused of spreading propaganda against the Islamic state, a judiciary official was quoted as saying on Tuesday. At least nine journalists writing on online journals known as weblogs and news-based Internet sites have been detained by the hardline judiciary since September, newspapers and judiciary officials have said. "They will be tried next week in a public court," the Mardomsalari newspaper quoted the head of Tehran's Justice Department, Abbasali Alizadeh, as saying. The Internet has become a refuge for reformist journalists who lost their jobs when the judiciary closed more than 100 pro-reform publications in the past four years. Reformists, including President Mohammad Khatami have denounced the arrests as politically motivated and accused hard-liners of trying to curtail limited press freedoms. The journalists will face charges of "propagating against the regime, acting against national security, disturbing public opinion and offending Allah," the Etemad daily said last week. Nemat Ahmadi, lawyer of some of the detainees, have said they are being held in solitary confinement and have not been allowed to meet their lawyers or families. International human rights groups criticized the lack of freedom of expression in Iran which they say has more journalists in jail than any other country in the Middle East. "We are talking about rank and file activists working on social and cultural issues," said Joe Stork, Washington director of Human Right Watch's Middle East and North Africa Division. "Basic freedoms are being sacrificed as conservative leaders try to purge critics from society," he said. Human Rights Watch urged the European Union to step up pressure on Iran to end what it said was torture and ill-treatment of detainees and restore freedom of expression. *** FAIR USE NOTICE. This message contains copyrighted material the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. This Internet discussion group is making it available without profit to group members who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information in their efforts to advance the understanding of literary, educational, political, and economic issues, for non-profit research and educational purposes only. I believe that this constitutes a 'fair use' of the copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Law. If you wish to use this copyrighted material for purposes of your own that go beyond 'fair use,' you must obtain permission from the copyright owner, in this instance, Reuters News Service. For more information go to: http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml [TELECOM Digest Editor's Note: Note the second to last paragraph in the article quoted above: "Basic freedoms are being sacrificed as conservative leaders try to purge critics from society." Does that sound like any other country in the world you know of or are familiar with right now? PAT] ------------------------------ From: Chris Subject: Patton Adds Dial-Out PPP, Call-Back, and PPP Uplink Capabilities Date: 9 Nov 2004 09:33:26 -0800 Patton Adds Dial-Out PPP, Call-Back, and PPP Uplink Capabilities to RAS Product Line New RedRAS(tm) software adds dial-out PPP, call-back, and PPP uplink features that enhance security while reducing equipment and operating costs for ISPs and enterprises. GAITHERSBURG, Maryland - Patton Electronics -- an industry leader in access, connectivity and VoIP -- announces free RedRAS software release 3.5.1 for customers with T1 robbed-bit, T1/PRI or E1/PRI connections. The no-charge upgrade includes dial-out PPP, call-back, and uplink over T1/E1 PPP capabilities for Patton's popular and distinctive 2900 Series and 3120 remote access server product family. The expanded feature set enables new applications for ISPs and enterprises that offer enhanced security combined with reduced equipment and operating costs. Patton RAS owners can download the new software immediately from Patton's web site at upgrades.patton.com. "RAS isn't dead, in fact, it's more popular than ever," said Scott Whittle, Patton's Director of Product Marketing. "That's because dial-up is less expensive and more available than broadband -- and will be for years to come. Plus, dial-up RAS is vital for teleworkers, business travelers, and users in under-developed remote and rural locations. Patton's versatile new RedRAS 3.5.1 upgrade gives ISPs and enterprises fresh ways to leverage this time-tested technology to expand their service offerings, reduce expenses, and grow their business." Mr. Whittle added. New feature/benefits in RedRAS 3.5.1 include dial-out with multi-link support for lower-cost high bandwidth uplinks, call-back for reduced telephony expenses and enhanced security, and Synch PPP uplinks for lower equipment costs. Dial-out PPP Patton's dial-out PPP feature with dial-on-demand allocates bandwidth dynamically so enterprises and ISPs can avoid paying for unused bandwidth on dedicated uplinks. Patton's dial-on-demand boasts a multilink capability that distributes outbound data among multiple modems to create an aggregated high bandwidth pipe. As additional bandwidth is needed, the RAS automatically initiates a dial-up call and establishes a framed IP connection to a remote network. RAS administrators control the feature via configurable operating parameters. Patton's integrated packet filtering prevents unwanted outbound calls from unauthorized users or ping requests, ensuring security while further reducing costs. Dial-on-demand is ideal for such enterprise applications as automated backups to a remote data center. The RAS automatically sets up connections and then transmits the data over multiple modems to the remote center for storage. With dial-on-demand, ISPs can reduce expenses by replacing costly dedicated uplinks with Patton's "E1-on-demand" -- a dynamic pool of dial-out PPP uplinks. Call-Back The call-back feature employs the Call Back Control Protocol (CBCP) to enhance security and reduce telephony costs. CBCP verifies the identity of a remote calling device using RADIUS authentication. If authentication succeeds, the RAS disconnects the user and reestablishes the connection by initiating a new call. For each calling user, RAS administrators can pre-define the call-back digits within RADIUS, or allow the user device to specify the dial-back number. Enterprises can use the call-back feature to reduce telephone expenses incurred by teleworkers and business travelers calling from remote locations. By configuring the RAS to dial the caller back, businesses can take advantage of lower corporate rates for long-distance dialing. Synch PPP Uplink The synch PPP uplink feature permits a dedicated IP connection for uplink using existing T1/E1 WAN ports. User-selectable nx64 DS0s per WAN port allows the RAS to be used as an edge router instead of requiring the added expense of an external router or switch. This is a benefit for ISPs because it makes the RAS more flexible, so you can deploy a RAS to a new location without buying a router or switch, reducing the cost of growing your business. About Patton's Remote Access Servers Patton's chassis-based RAS products support V.92, V.90, K56Flex, V.34+, and ISDN dial-in, scale from 16 to 120 ports, and come in the industry's highest-density 1U chassis. These sleek units come with redundant power supplies and, because they don't use fans for cooling, are very quiet and reliable. They address the dial-up and DSL needs for carrier, ISP, and co-location customers who are deploying IP services. The following models are compatible with the new 3.5.1 software upgrade: * Model 2960 RAS (16, 24, 30, 48, and 60-port models) * Model 2996 RAS (96 and 120-port models) * Model 3120 RAS (96 and 120-port models) Pricing and Availability The 3.5.1 software upgrade is available now to Patton RAS users worldwide. Customers can download the software free of charge from http://upgrades.patton.com. About Patton Patton Electronics Company is a US manufacturer and marketer of data communications products, including VoIP/ToIP gateways & routers, Remote Access (V.92, V.90, K56Flex, V.34+, and ISDN dial-in), Last Mile/Local Loop Access (T1, E1, and xDSL modems, NTUs and CSU/DSUs), Multi-Service Access (voice, intranet, extranet, and Frame Relay access), and Connectivity (interface converters, short range modems, multiplexers, and surge protectors). Patton Electronics Company 7622 Rickenbacker Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20879 USA Tel: (301) 975-1000 Fax: (301) 869-9293 Email: marketing@patton.com http://www.patton.com ------------------------------ From: Rick Merrill Subject: VoIP Squawk Organization: Comcast Online Date: Tue, 09 Nov 2004 18:49:07 GMT I've been using a VoIP system with in-house wiring for one month now and it works Great, except for one little thing: after asking the ATT CallVantage center to place a call from the "phone book" that its omputer maintains for me, there will be one or two Loud Squawks on the line early in the call. Any ideas what could be causing that? - RM ------------------------------ From: stevejo@hotmail.com (Stephen Jones) Subject: Zultys MX250 Date: 9 Nov 2004 11:19:42 -0800 I am about to embark on investing in a Zultys MX250 -- I'm planning on purchasing 37 ZIP2 IP phones and 10 ZIP4X4 phones -- the phone system will co-exist on my network with a DELL 48 port switch. I am not planning on putting all my call traffic over the Internet until I have a permanent leased line installed however I am VERY concerned about call quality even though we will be going over traditional BT phone lines. Does anyone have any experience of the Zultys telephone system -- i.e. is it any good. The feature set is amazing and the cost is around the same cost of a traditional digital system such as the Ascotel 2065. I would love to receive any feedback, Kind Regards, Steve ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2004 13:28:42 EST From: Lisa Minter Subject: Nortel Launches Global Ad Campaign Telecom dailyLead from USTA November 9, 2004 http://www.dailylead.com/latestIssue.jsp?i=17418&l=2017006 TODAY'S HEADLINES NEWS OF THE DAY * Nortel launches global ad campaign BUSINESS & INDUSTRY WATCH * NextWeb adds VoIP to the mix * AOL chief splits company into four units * SBC hires former cable executive to acquire content USTA SPOTLIGHT * Announcing Phone Facts Plus 2005 EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES * Comcast to roll out Microsoft set-top box in Washington state REGULATORY & LEGISLATIVE * SEC may take civil action against former Lucent executives Follow the link below to read quick summaries of these stories and others. http://www.dailylead.com/latestIssue.jsp?i=17418&l=2017006 ------------------------------ From: Rick Merrill Subject: Re: Who Sends This Around? EVIL FBI SADISTS should be KIDNAPPED Organization: Comcast Online Date: Tue, 09 Nov 2004 18:50:51 GMT keith wrote: > Keith says: >> Someone emailed and requested me to post it on Usenet newsgroups ... Ask the email recipient to post the "full headers" of the email. - RM [TELECOM Digest Editor's Note: Do you think that would do any good, or would it just add to the already oversized email? Anyway, I already wrote 'Keith' and asked him about this, but got no answer except for a mail-daemon in return, along with a thousand other mail-daemons that same day. Anyway, any beheaded troll who posts on Usenet newsgroups can't be all that bad of a guy. In the last issue of this Digest palee explained to me why the poster was probably a troll, and Charles Cryderman pointed out he was a beheaded one at that. That's all the evidence I need. PAT] ------------------------------ TELECOM Digest is an electronic journal devoted mostly but not exclusively to telecommunications topics. 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