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Uganda: Uganda Telecom Deploys 3G Data Service
Uganda Telecom has deployed its 3G mobile broadband service, which now enables its subscribed clients fast Internet access on their laptop computers or desktop PCs in the capital Kampala and two other towns.
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Intellectual Property
Continuing a string of reversals for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (as well as a trend toward limiting the rights of patent holders), Supreme Court of the United States issued its unanimous opinion that the doctrine of patent exhaustion applies to method patents (as well as apparatus patents) and that exhaustion occurs when there is a sale of a component that "substantially ...
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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 30th Aug 2005 17:44 UTC
Paul Thurrot (there he is again) compares Vista Beta 1 to Tiger : "For Windows enthusiasts, Windows Vista Beta 1 is a much-needed demonstration that Microsoft can still churn out valuable Windows releases, after years of doubt.
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Recent Original Stories
Linux may soon have a stronger open-source competitor on the desktop if FreeBSD's plans come to fruition. FreeBSD developer Scott Long told ZDNet UK on Thursday that the operating system, descended from the Unix derivative BSD, is "quickly approaching" feature parity with Linux . "Lots of work is going on to make FreeBSD more friendly on the desktop," Long said.
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Stormy Peters joins the GNOME Foundation as Executive Director
The GNOME Foundation is committed to the task of advancing the GNOME desktop for Linux and other Unix-based operating systems. As executive director, Peters will be responsible for marketing GNOME to the public and attracting new corporate sponsors and developers to the GNOME community.
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Local Video Advertising Expected To Take Off
The online video ad market is expected to grow a lot within the next few years, and according to The Kelsey Group, small and medium-sized businesses will play a big part in this expansion. Look for their contribution to increase from around $10.9 million in 2007 to $1.5 billion in 2012. read more
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First DNA molecule made almost entirely of artificial parts
Chemists in Japan report development of the world's first DNA molecule made almost entirely of artificial parts. The finding could lead to improvements in gene therapy, futuristic nano-sized computers, and other high-tech advances, they say. Their study is scheduled for the July 23 issue of the Journal of the American Chemical Society.
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Becks, Noel Gallagher team up for net venture
London, July 7 : Soccer ace David Beckham and Oasis singer Noel Gallagher have teamed up to be a part of a new internet site Channelbee.com.
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First DNA Molecule Made Almost Entirely Of Artificial Parts
Chemists in Japan report development of the world's first DNA molecule made almost entirely of artificial parts. The finding could lead to improvements in gene therapy, futuristic nano-sized computers, and other high-tech advances, they say.
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Microsoft says willing to restart Yahoo talks
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp on Monday said it would be willing to reopen talks to buy all or part of Yahoo Inc , but only if a new Yahoo board is elected, a major boost for investor Carl Icahn's board slate.
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One in four Asian banks hit by online scam attempts
More than 25 percent of banks in the Asia-Pacific region have been hit by attempts to steal online information over the last 12 months, but beefing up security is still not viewed as a prime concern, a study said on Monday.
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Qwest to block known child porn Internet sites
Associated Press - July 7, 2008 10:05 AM ET CASPER, Wyo. (AP) - Qwest Communications says it will block customer access to known child pornography Web sites through a voluntary agreement with...
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Microsoft open to 'major transaction' if Yahoo replaces board
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) – Microsoft Corp. said Monday morning that it would be open to discussing a “major transaction” with Yahoo Inc. if the Web portal installs a new board of directors at its annual meeting next month.
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Microsoft would reopen Yahoo talks with new board, says Icahn
SAN FRANCISCO - Corporate raider Carl Icahn said Monday that Microsoft indicated a willingness to reopen talks on a "major transaction" with Yahoo if the Internet giant replaces its board of directors.
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DesktopOnTop Provides System Tray Access to Desktop Items [Featured Windows Download]
Windows only: Free Windows utility DesktopOnTop adds an icon to your system tray that provides quick access to the files and shortcuts on your desktop, in either a pop-up list or a mini-desktop view....
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NXP reworks power-saving green ICs
LONDON — The semiconductor industry can play a key role in improving power efficiencies, in reducing global energy consumption and in environmental sustainability.
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xCELLigence - Online-Measurement of Cell Activities without Labelling
We are pleased to announce the launch of the xCELLigence System, a cell-based assay system that represents the perfect integration of micro electronics and cell biology. xCELLigence is Roche Applied Science's new cell analyzer system -- - originally invented by US-based ACEA Biosciences, and co-developed by Roche and ACEA. The xCELLigence system will be marketed exclusively by Roche on a ...
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Microsoft open to 'major transaction' if Yahoo replaces board
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) – Microsoft Corp. said Monday morning that it would be open to discussing a “major transaction” with Yahoo Inc. if the Web portal installs a new board of directors at its annual meeting next month.
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Out of the Gate: Yahoo stock up after Icahn letter
(AP:NEW YORK) Shares of Yahoo Inc. jumped Monday morning after a letter Carl Icahn sent to the Internet portal's shareholders _ in which the activist investor again raised a possible tie-up with Microsoft Corp. _ was made public.
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Palm OS utilties may harm your computer
SEARCH GIANT Google is flagging the remnants of a Palm OS software guide as "dangerous" for your computer.
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University of Leeds Deploys Verint IP Video Solution
WEYBRIDGE, United Kingdom & MELVILLE, N.Y.----Verint Systems Inc. today announced that the University of Leeds has deployed the Verint® Nextiva® Enterprise IP video solution to enhance the safety of students and facilities across the university's campus and associated locations in West Yorkshire, England.
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Computers hone cancer-fighting strategies
A U.S. scientist says he's using computational techniques to evaluate a new class of cancer-killing drugs.Florida State University Assistant Professor Kevin Chen says he is determining how substances known as recombinant immunotoxins can be modified to attack and kill malignant tumors while doing minimal harm to healthy cells.Cancer is a disease of tremendous complexity, so the analysis and ...
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Reuters Technology Summary
Microsoft says willing to restart Yahoo talks NEW YORK - Microsoft Corp on Monday said it would be willing to reopen talks to buy all or part of Yahoo Inc , but only if a new Yahoo board is elected, a major boost for investor Carl Icahn's board slate. Microsoft, which broke off talks in early May to buy the Internet company for $47.5 billion, said it would enter into talks ...
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Microsoft says willing to restart Yahoo talks
Microsoft Corp on Monday said it would be willing to reopen talks to buy all or part of Yahoo Inc, but only if a new Yahoo board is elected, a major boost for investor Carl Icahn's board slate.
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Reuters Business Summary
Microsoft says willing to restart Yahoo talks NEW YORK - Microsoft Corp on Monday said it would be willing to reopen talks to buy all or part of Yahoo Inc , but only if a new Yahoo board is elected, a major boost for investor Carl Icahn's board slate. Microsoft, which broke off talks in early May to buy the Internet company for $47.5 billion, said it would enter into talks ...
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