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Tuesday, April 09, 2013 News   |   Commentary   |   Slideshows   |   Reports   |   Videos   |   Events   |   RSS Feeds   MUST READ Project Moonshot: Can New Server Line Revive HP? By Michael Endler HP says its Moonshot servers are a major advance, comparable to the transition from UNIX servers to x86. But will they be enough? RELATED • HP's Rebound: When Will Distractions End? • Oracle Appeal Delays HP Itanium Trial H-1B Rush Sparks Broader Debate U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services division holds computerized lottery to distribute visas in random fashion. IT talent shortage debate continues. Microsoft Windows 8 Security Software Lacks Teeth Microsoft's free corporate and consumer endpoint security software needs more malware-stopping power, finds independent German firm AV-Test. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Hits April 11 For $399 Samsung's mid-sized iPad competitor will be available in the U.S. this week. Facebook Home: 5 Pros And Cons Consider these five benefits and drawbacks to Facebook's new Android app. Netflix's 5 Secrets For Maximizing Amazon Cloud Value Netflix chief cloud architect Adrian Cockcroft shares five money-saving maneuvers for big Amazon Web Services users. The Freedom From Information Act The U.S. government needs to takes transparency more seriously. Google Seeks Allies Against Patent Trolls Along with BlackBerry, EarthLink and Red Hat, Google is urging the Federal Trade Commission to limit "privateering." MORE NEWS QUOTE OF THE DAY "After a storm comes a calm." -- Matthew Henry • Big Data: Hype Vs. Hope At Interop • InteropNet's Live Wire Act • Interop Preview: Expert Advice On Building Private Cloud Exclusive for IWK Readers: Attend Interop and help Build IT Innovation. Click here or use Priority Code MP_BTMNLIWKDLY to save an additional $200 off advanced pricing on All Access and Conference Passes. 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