[bd476]

First this and then a break-in at SAIC with loss of computers.

If the FBI doesn't have a way to recoup the $100 million already spent, they still should walk away from using SAIC's software.

Who knows what other breaches of security preceded their turning over the software to the FBI?

California defense contractor warns employees following computer theft.

[patriot_wes]

"Punaro had been scheduled to testify after the FBI director, but the Senate committee hearing was adjourned before he could testify. "

Typical of gubm'nt - get their opportunity to testify then close the meeting before the other side gets the same opportunity.

Kind of like a grand jury I know of where the subject of the inquiry was told he could testify. Then the meeting was changed to a different time and he wasn't notified. I guess that's what happens when convictions are more important than justice.

[angkor]

Aerospace Corporation, reviewed the SAIC software at a cost of $2 million and determined it should be abandoned

Aero also suggested they consider COTS software, which I presume to be Lotus Notes or something similar.

IMHO $100 million (or whatever the final price was) is really excessive for this sort of application.