http://www.technologyreview.com/articles/04/12/innovation11204.asp?trk=nl
Beyond the Bar Code By Wade Roush December 2004
This short but good article about Electronic Product Codes (EPC) is a nice exposure to the new RFID technology, which is used in creating the "internet of inventory". The article talks about the players in the field, including business and the department of defense, business, consumers, and hardware vendors. It shows a sample code and makes predictions about what the costs need to come down to in order to make this feasible.

http://www.sans.org/top20/#threats
The Twenty Most Critical Internet Security Vulnerabilities (Updated) ~ The Experts Consensus
Version 5.0 October 8, 2004 Copyright (C) 2001-2004, SANS Institute
This document is actually two top 10 security lists - one for Windows and one for UNIX and LINUX environments. The list is provided through the work of efforts internationally, and is edited and revamped as new threats and information are provided.

http://www.fcw.com/fcw/articles/2004/1122/feat-open-11-22-04.asp
Click on the link to access the article: The real cost of open source: Do hidden costs shortchange open source software's appeal? by Alan Joch which was published 11/22/04
This article includes some of the debated issues about whether the U.S. Marshal's move to open sourceware will mean more hidden costs, or a better deal in the tradeoffs of tighter budgets and satisfying users. The costs include customization, support, training, and hiring of expertise. The article is unbiased, presenting issues on both sides of the subject.