In today's daily news podcast, we're informed about the nature of rootkits, and why they have the potential to get more dangerous in the future. We also have a story about how National Semiconductor is giving its employees iPods as training and communication tools. Next, we explore how demand for the beta version of Windows Vista is maxing out Microsoft's servers. Finally, we delve into the H1-B visa situation.

The comments of the day focus on whether employers should be using the Internet to seek out information of a highly personal nature on potential employees.

Your host today is Alice LaPlante.