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Linked by Eugenia Loli-Queru on Tue 20th Mar 2007 10:26 UTC
Windows Vista has had something of a troubled birth.
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danger of morphing into an early Fat Elvis
"When Firefox launched in beta release five years ago, it burst on the open-source browser scene like a young Elvis Presley - slim, sexy and dangerous.
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Commentary DIRECTV & VOD: Who Are They Kidding?
satcaster's new Broadband-enabled service is a no-starter. Washington, D.C. (July 18, 2008) -- DIRECTV's advertising campaigns often mocks cable TV's claim that it has more 'HD choices" than satellite because of its Video on Demand service.
TVPredictions.com |
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The Mobile Web: It's Not Just for Smartphones
What’s the most popular phone to surf the Internet with' Hint: It’s not the iPhone or the BlackBerry.
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Hacker Runs Up $15K Phone Bill At Library
A computer hacker has run up a phone bill of more than $15,000 at the Duxbury public library.
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Recent Original Stories
InfoWorld's Randall Kennedy has been using a converted Windows Server 2008 as his primary OS since hitting a wall using Vista as a Visual Studio development platform four weeks ago.
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In Surprise, 2 Tech Titans Disappoint
Google and Microsoft issued quarterly results on Thursday that disappointed investors.
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Obama a victim of his own success
WASHINGTON – Although he's raking in the cash so far, Barack Obama's decision to forgo public funds for the fall campaign means he must keep up his torrid pace – a tall order that will tax his time, test his Internet support and require the help of Democratic donors who once wished for his defeat.
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Recent Original Stories
While newly minted Windows head Steven Sinofsky continues to play his cards close to his chest, we're seeing signs that Microsoft is rethinking its monolithic approach to not only the mass-market Windows operating system but the entire family of Windows products from servers down to CE-based embedded devices.
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Obama's cash haul trumps McCain's
WASHINGTON — Although he's raking in the cash so far, Barack Obama's decision to forgo public funds for the fall campaign means he must keep up his torrid pace — a tall order that will tax his time, test his Internet support and require the help of Democratic donors who once wished for his defeat.
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Recent Original Stories
"The beta version of IE7 released today by Microsoft is meant for developers and tech enthusiasts, and it's a good thing. This is not (yet) a browser for the faint of heart ; in fact, if you've become accustomed to the minimalist approach of alternative browsers like Firefox, IE7 might actually feel like a step backward.
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Tech firms offer investors a mixed snapshot
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc , IBM and Microsoft Corp reported quarterly results on Thursday, giving investors a mixed snapshot of the health of the technology sector amid a slowing global economy.
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Can Today's Doctors Be Competent Without Computers?
Physicians who do not use the tools of information technology (IT) such as electronic health records and computerized entry of prescriptions could fall short of professional standards, according to a new review. Although technology cannot replace thoughtfulness and caring, it is increasingly difficult to be a competent doctor without tech support, contends David Mechanic, Ph.D.
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Researchers deluged with online information, but seldom use it
Washington, July 18 : Although the Internet provides scientists an instant access to thousands of academic journals and research papers, they are citing fewer papers and that too from more recent publications.
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Revenue & Customs cancels tax-claims computer project
Revenue & Customs has cancelled the launch of a new automated computer system to handle all PAYE tax claims until it 'can be sure it will meet the demands placed on it'
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Risks In Ordering Drugs By Internet On The Rise
A report from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy concludes that consumers are facing a growing risk of getting counterfeit drugs because of rising Internet sales of medical drugs, projected to reach upwards of $75 billion by 2010. The report calls for stronger enforcement legislation than current proposals in Congress. Counterfeit drugs get into the U.S.
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Local man opens city's latest recycling center
The recycling business has been handed down from one generation to the next in the Subia family. Brian Subia's uncle introduced him to the industry when he was 13 years old.
Los Banos Enterprise |
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Cops used computer program to remove 'Groucho's' mustache
A handy eraser and a few paint tools on a computer software program may have helped lead to the arrest of a man authorities say is the serial bank robber dubbed the "Groucho Bandit."
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Wealth of Networks: Digital Economies and the Next-generation Internet
*cough* ignore the map... one of our teething problems with the site. You must be logged in to comment.
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Online Studies Offer New Ways To Take Part In Research
The vast majority of Americans recognize the value of medical research and the importance of human subjects participating in studies. But when it comes to volunteering for research, there's a lot of hesitation. Less than 10 percent of Americans have participated in a medical research study of any type, according to a May 2008 survey of more than 2,000 U.S.
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Google and Yahoo Defend Ad Alliance at a Hearing
At a Congressional hearing, Google and Yahoo lawyers argued that their advertising partnership did not violate antitrust laws and would help to keep Yahoo competitive.
The Gainesville Sun |
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Ruiz's big bet on ATI gets left in Intel's dust
Two years ago, Hector Ruiz snapped up one of the crown jewels in Canada's tech sector, convinced that it would enable his company to go head to head with Intel Corp., the world's biggest chip maker.
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Once-immune tech sector catches an economic chill
The U.S. economic downturn, which has derailed the auto and financial industries, appears to be claiming another sector: technology. Tech stocks were hammered in after-hours trading last night after heavyweights Google Inc.
The Globe and Mail |
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You don't know tech: The InfoWorld news quiz
It's been an educational week. We learned what happens when everyone tries try to activate their iPhones at the same time, what people will pay for free software, and what can go wrong when you tick off your IT folks. Along the way we hit the FCC and Comcast, Homer Simpson and malware, and the unholy trinity of Microsoft-Yahoo-Icahn. Been paying attention? Then you should do well on this ...
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Google reports weaker earnings
SAN FRANCISCO – Google's earnings growth bogged down more than investors anticipated during the second quarter, raising worries that the ailing U.S. economy is starting to sap the Internet search leader. Although Google's management says the company will thrive even if the economy weakens further, the results released yesterday caused Google shares to plunge more than 7 percent.
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