|
Bloggers offer glimpse of uncensored Cuba
Only a month has passed since ordinary Cubans won the right to own computers, and the government still keeps a rigid grip on Internet access. But that hasn’t stopped thousands from finding their way into cyberspace.
MSNBC |
|
Microsoft, Yahoo aren't talking as investors await next move
The top executives at Microsoft Corp. and Yahoo Inc. haven't held any recent discussions to break an impasse that threatens to turn Microsoft's 3-month-old takeover bid into a slugfest. Not even a key weekend deadline brought the two sides together, according to Brad Smith, software maker Microsoft's general counsel. Responding to a question Monday from The Associated Press, Smith said no ...
The State |
|
Markets (April 28)
NEW BUSINESS TCS in deal with UK-based Scottish Water Mumbai, April 28 Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has entered into an eight-year deal worth £60 million (about Rs 478 crore) to provide ‘end-to-end’ IT applications services to UK-based water utility firm, Scottish ...
The Hindu |
|
Consortiumnews.com
In the fall of 2002, week after week, I argued vigorously against invading Iraq in debates televised on MSNBC. I used every possible argument that might sway mainstream viewers – no real threat, cost, instability. But as the war neared, my debates were terminated.
consortiumnews.com |
|
Science: Mars Discovery
Washington Post science writer Marc Kaufman was online to discuss the discovery of what scientists believe may have been hot springs on the planet Mars.
Washington Post |
|
Popular business directory searches
Previous parts counter experience for tractor or automotive helpful. Must have good ... >MORE
The Weatherford Democrat |
|
Red tide may soon wash New England 's coast
New England 's coast may soon face an interesting phenomenon called “ Red Tide .” The basis of such suppositions is computer models and seafloor observations.
Pravda |
|
Instant Deployment of Video Surveillance for the Boston Marathon Enabled by Strix Systems Wireless Mesh Technology
CALABASAS, Calif.----Strix Systems today announced the deployment of Strix Integrated Wireless Video System for the Boston Marathon event held April 21st, 2008. Strix Access/One® Outdoor Wireless System provided the foundation for the rapid temporary deployment of multiple Integrated Wireless Video Surveillance Systems which delivered high quality video surveillance to a number of state and ...
Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance |
|
Ward Seeks Free Speech Defense In Child Porn Case
Former radio talk show host Bernie Ward has asked a federal trial judge in San Francisco to allow him to present a First Amendment defense to charges of receiving and distributing child pornography on his computer.
CBS 5 Bay Area |
|
DNCC Names Microsoft Official Software and HD Web Content Provider for 2008 Democratic National Convention
Software Technology to Support Core Party Business in Denver, Offer Dynamic Experience and All-Access Pass for Online Users
PR Newswire via Yahoo! News |
|
Video Editing and the Fragmentation Disease
Fragmentation has always been part of computers, and has always been a prime barrier to fast system performance. As technology and operating systems have advanced, one would think that file fragmentation would have become less of a problem -- but sadly, that is not the case.
Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance |
|
Washington DC
SAN FRANCISCO ( Map , News ) - Intel Corp. is ratcheting up the competition with smaller rival Advanced Micro Devices Inc. by teaming up with supercomputer maker Cray Inc., which for the past six years has used only AMD chips in its high-performance machines.
The San Francisco Examiner |
|
Radio Free Europe says it's under cyber attack
PRAGUE, Czech Republic (AP) — Several Web sites of the U.S.-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty have been attacked, the broadcaster said Monday, suggesting the Belarus government could be responsible.
CNews |
|
Gigabyte's low-cost Atom-powered portable gets a name
Gigabyte's much anticipated, 8.9-inch, Intel Atom-powered ultra-low-cost PC expected to hit the market in June now has a name: M912.
BetaNews |
|
Microsoft finally stays on message about services
The deadline Microsoft gave Yahoo for making a deal or facing a proxy fight came and went this weekend without a word from either party. But even if Microsoft doesn't succeed now in its bid for Yahoo, the company made clear last week, both in private meetings with reporters and in public comments, that it's determined -- come hell or high water -- to move forward with its services strategy. ...
InfoWorld |
|
Sharing the message
OKEMOS, Mich. - Nokomis Learning Center director Janis Fairbanks poked fun at a MySpace post that called Don Lyons ''the man, the myth, the legend.'' But the posting from the popular online community just might be right.
Indian Country Today |
|
States faulted over privacy breaches; tighter security urged
Tax forms were sent out to thousands of people in Wisconsin with their Social Security numbers on the mailing labels. A vendor hired by the state of Georgia lost a computer disk with the names and Social Security numbers of 2.9 million people. A disk with similar information disappeared in Rhode Island.
Seattle Times |
|
REVIEW: LG Voyager Touchscreen Phone from Verizon Wireless
A couple years ago, we saw the launch of the LG enV and it went on to become one of the most popular handsets available through Verizon Wireless. The LG Voyager follows up on the success of the enV, removing the numeric keypad on the cover and replacing it with a large touchscreen display.
MobileMag |
|
Linked by Thom Holwerda on Thu 22nd Jun 2006 14:27 UTC
Earlier this year, Apple, after a long wait, updated its pro line of laptops by introducing the MacBook Pro, the Intel-powered equivalent of the PowerBook.
OS News |
|
Online furniture - Best Bets
Sure you've shopped for CDs online, and even bought a book or two through a Web site. But when it comes to items you would normally test drive before buying - like cars or furniture - many people are still wary of purchasing online.
The East Liverpool Review |
|
Computer, book stores going out of business
GLOVERSVILLE — On May 2, the doors of Fulton Computer Co. and Fulton Book Co. will close for the last time. Owner Dave Gibson said Friday the computer store, a downtown fixture for 11 years, will close at the end of the day on May 2. The adjoining bookstore will close as well.
The Leader-Herald |
|
Linked by jayson.knight on Tue 1st May 2007 18:03 UTC
Microsoft plans to extend its mainstream development tooling to Silverlight, its Flash challenger, and add support for dynamic languages . At the Mix '07 Web developer and designer conference, Microsoft executives said the company will allow .Net developers to create applications for Silverlight, its alternative to Adobe Systems' Flash format.
OS News |
|
Popular business directory searches
JAMAK FABRICATION WARM BODIES NEED NOT APPLY! Jamak Fabrication Is Seeking Shift Supervisors 6 mths supervisory Expe ... >MORE Community Outreach Wanted: Spanish speaking individual, interested in community outreach work to individuals at risk for substance abuse an ...
The Weatherford Democrat |
|
Government Computer News
Washington state’s Division of Child Support (DCS) knows well the challenge of handling sensitive information that, out of necessity, goes mobile. DCS collects and enforces child support payments statewide — 3 million payments totaling $700 million a year.
Government Computer News |
|
Government Computer News
When the inventory of replacement parts for the Las Vegas Water Pollution Control Facility dips below a certain threshold these days, the city’s asset management system orders replacements automatically.
Government Computer News |
|
|