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Microsoft beats Apple, Ubuntu in service reliability
A company that measures internet service reliability has given Microsoft the top score in a test of operating system update services.
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Top Scoops
On Wednesday, just as the Senate passed sweeping new legislation to modernize a 30 year old federal surveillance law, President Bush signaled that he would swiftly veto a bill approved by the House earlier in the day that would overhaul the Presidential and Federal Records Act to ensure emails and other government documents are preserved in the age of the Internet.
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SA Breaks Into Australian Export Market
Software Associates, one of New Zealand’s fastest growing information technology specialists, has started exporting an innovative warehouse management product to Australia.
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Linked by David Adams on Tue 23rd Aug 2005 15:48 UTC
This article introduces PowerPC emulation and cross-compiling for developers without access to real hardware. It is intended for developers familiar with computer architecture who own an x86-based workstation but are interested in experimenting with PowerPC.
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by (Staff) on Wed 24th Aug 2005 08:42 UTC
Soooooooooooooo what everyone should get is an empty shell of an OS no browser, no medi asoftware, no paint, no messenger software, no email client, no document editor, no nothing? Instead they should have to go out and waste time finding other software?
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All-in-one PC seems fine, but repairs could be issue
Question: I am considering a new Dell XPS model with all the processing hardware built right into the monitor, plus a wireless keyboard, mouse and Blu-ray player. What is your opinion of this system compared with a separate desktop computer and monitor? Essentially, the top-of-the-line Dell XPS unit that I am considering has no options - it comes with just about everything except a backup hard ...
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Alpha: When Beta Is Not Good Enough
As a software developer, I understand the concept of beta software. In a product development company, you tend to send out beta software to your most prized customers. This gives the customer the chance to see what is coming, and you get valuable feedback on things that need to change. If memory serves me correctly, [...]
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FCC chief hopes Comcast sanction serves as warning
(Associated Press via NewsEdge) A recommendation to punish Comcast for blocking subscribers' internet traffic should serve as a warning to other service providers, the top telecommunications regulator in the US said.
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Independent Yahoo better for competition, says Google CEO
(Associated Press via NewsEdge) Google backs Yahoo in its effort to stave off an unsolicited takeover by Microsoft because an independent Yahoo will increase competition in the internet search and advertising markets, Google CEO Eric Schmidt said.
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Software problems bug launch of new iPhone
(Associated Press via NewsEdge) The launch of Apple's much-anticipated new iPhone turned into an information-technology meltdown, as customers were unable to get their phones working.
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Komputer Klinic: Idle computers might help cure cancer
Most of us have been touched in some way by diseases like cancer, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Seemingly daily there's more grim news about food shortages and climate change. But you can help make a difference, and it doesn't cost your time or money.
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iPhone 2.0 includes critical security fixes
Apple fans who bought their iPhones before Friday's splashy iPhone 3G rollout have a new reason to upgrade their software: It's buggy. Apple disclosed Friday that the iPhone 2.0 software, which can be downloaded by users of the previous-generation iPhone , fixes some bugs in the browser and networking software in that earlier device.
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IBM slims down the Web for your phone
Researchers at IBM have developed software that lets mobile users create slimmed-down Web pages that can be viewed more easily on a small device such as a mobile phone.
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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Mon 12th Feb 2007 18:15 UTC, submitted by anonymous
Novell and Intel Corporation today announced the availability of paravirtualized network and block device drivers that will allow Windows 2000/2003/XP to run unmodified in Xen on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 from Novell, operating on Intel-based server platforms featuring Intel Virtualization Technology.
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Yahoo brushes off Microsoft and Icahn bid
The internet giant Yahoo rejected a restructuring proposal put forward by Microsoft and the activist shareholder Carl Icahn at the weekend, claiming it had "anything but the interests of Yahoo's stockholders in mind".
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London transport: Glitch may stop Oyster cards from working
A computer glitch has disabled Oyster card readers across the capital's transport system
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US: New 60GB 360 confirmed; price cut for 20GB model
Rumours confirmed as Microsoft unveils new SKU for US ahead of E3
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Ten iPhone Programs to Check Out
I've spent part of the weekend downloading and trying out dozens of the more than 500 new third-party iPhone applications that launched with the debut of Apple's "App store." The store is part of the new iPhone 2.0 operating system, which not only comes with the new iPhone 3G, but is also a free ...
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Relax, and get smarter
Sure, vacations are great for both your stress levels and your sex life. But most people forget that vacations also can improve your ability to invent the next Google or even figure out what Bob Dylan is saying when he talks.
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Recent Original Stories
It is possible to write applications for OS X using Microsoft's Visual Basic, thanks to .NET Framework's Common Language Infrastructure and the open source Mono Framework and wx.NET. It turns out it is quite easy to do so, and this short tutorial tells you how.
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'$5 Cover' to mirror experiences of Memphis musicians
When Brewer got Hollywood's attention, some wondered whether he'd ever look back. But Memphis is in Brewer's blood. and he is now back in Memphis working with MTV to produce a new show, "$5 Cover, " an internet drama that will feature Memphis musicians and actors in short webisodes.
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File-sharers to face legal action
Britons who illegally share games and films over the internet are facing legal action from computer game manufacturers seeking to protect their copyright.
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Google gets Lively
The overwhelming response to Lively has been to compare it to Second Life, the popular online virtual world created by Linden Labs. Some are even calling Lively a Second Life killer, which is premature and a simplification.
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Heavy Internet users to be throttled
Internet has always been of the "you pay for it, you can use it no questions asked" mentality.I remember back in the day when I had 56k dialup internet (I'm sure some of you remember 14.4 and lower) , even though I was hogging the phone line I made sure that at all times I was using all the bandwidth (which obviously wasn't much) we were paying for. Even if that meant pleading with my father ...
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Recent Original Stories
With a slight delay, the next development snapshot of Ubuntu Edgy Eft has been released. As usual, it is available for x86, PowerPC, and AMD64. Edgy Eft's final release is scheduled for coming October.
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