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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Wed 19th Oct 2005 11:36 UTC
A new resolution introduced in the US Senate offers political backing to the Bush administration by slamming a United Nations effort to exert more influence over the Internet.
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Linked by Eugenia Loli-Queru on Tue 12th Sep 2006 02:11 UTC
Brian May, the guitarist of the legendary rock group Queen, recently got a MacBook Pro for his audio work, upgrading from his G4 laptop. Brian argues about some software problems (e.g. not getting a low battery warning from the system anymore) and the fact that the laptop runs very hot.
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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Fri 15th Dec 2006 21:12 UTC
"The FSF today launched a campaign with a twofold mission of exposing the harms inflicted on computer users by the new Microsoft Windows Vista and promoting free software alternatives that respect users' security and privacy rights.
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Former Googleers unveil Cuil, a new search engine
MENLO PARK, California (Reuters) - A start-up led by former star Google engineers on Sunday unveiled a new Web search service that aims to outdo the Internet search leader in size, but faces an uphill battle changing Web surfing habits.
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Board of Supervisors Meeting
Video of Tuesday's Calaveras County Board of Supervisors. Video streaming allows most viewers to watch video while it is downloading to their computer. Viewers with landlines may not be able to view video from our site.
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Need for speed behind Comcast’s latest plan
Cable and broadband provider Comcast today said it has doubled download speeds of its fastest tier of Internet service.
Galveston County Daily News |
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FIC to close OEM subsidiary in the Czech Republic
First International Computer (FIC) has recently decided to cease the operation of its notebook manufacturing subsidiary in the Czech Republic and will transfer the site's notebook orders to its plant in Suzhou, China, according to the company.
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AUO to launch 10-inch netbook panel in 3Q08
AUO senior VP and general manager of IT display business group, Paul Peng has noted that AUO is planning to launch a 10-inch panel for netbooks in the third quarter this year.
Digi Times |
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SOFTWARE NOTEBOOK / Microsoft considers Apple to be a serious competitor
With Windows Vista's reputation suffering and Macs continuing to gain ground, Microsoft made it clear last week that Apple is on its competitive radar as much as ever. Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer referred to the Redmond, Wash., company's...
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Neither DSL, cable immune to slowdowns
Q: I'll soon be moving to a town where both DSL and cable Internet are available. I've had DSL from the phone company for the past few years, but I haven't been very happy with it because it always seems to be slower than the advertised speed. Do you know...
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Who is doing what with technology?
What if we could peer into every household in the United States and divine how - and why - 221 million American adults use all sorts of technologies, from cell phones to the Internet? Well, that's what Forrester Research did, in the statistical sense, with a...
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Michael Dell: 'A Big Second Half'
Soaring sales overseas, a U.S. retail blitz, and product overhauls are fueling the PC maker's revival, its founder says
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FCC poised to punish Comcast for traffic blocking
Comcast, the nation's largest cable company, was accused of violating agency principles that guarantee customers open access to the Internet by blocking file-sharing software, protocols.
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Walkers, bikers seek Web maps
With the old gas-guzzler in the garage, you've got your bicycle ready and your sneakers laced up. Now all you need is a map of the quickest, safest routes for riding around town. Well, not so fast.
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An un-American feel aids expanding US Web firms
NEW YORK -- AOL splashes images of Bollywood celebrities on its new home page for India. MySpace accepts sign-ups from mobile phones in Japan. Google departs from its customarily spartan home page and peppers its Korean site with colorful, animated icons.
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Netflix closing unit for independent films
The movie-rental service Netflix Inc. is closing a small unit that finances independent movies, partly to avoid competing with Hollywood studios with which it partners for DVD and Internet distribution.
Rocky Mountain News |
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WWE News: Mickie James' Alter Ego Tops Yahoo, Raw Star Gets A Haircut, Val Venis Winning WWE Poll In Landslide
-- In an odd bit of news, Mickie James' former ring name Alexis Laree is ranked number one on Yahoo.com's most popular searches today (which you can see on the front page).
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Former Googleers unveil Cuil, a new search engine
By Eric Auchard
Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News |
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Former Googleers unveil Cuil, a new search engine
A start-up led by former star Google engineers on Sunday unveiled a new Web search service that aims to outdo the Internet search leader in size, but faces an uphill battle changing Web surfing habits.
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"On June 15, Bill Gates announced
that he would be retiring from Microsoft in July 2008, and everything changed. It may be two years away, but when a giant the size of Gates moves, the world moves with him.
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Act may force universities to provide detailed records
After its biggest tuition hike in three years, Penn State is pleading its case to make sure it isn't potentially blacklisted by a proposed online source comparing the costs of different universities.
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Keep Searching
A former Google executive and her husband are betting better search isn't a popularity contest.
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Authenticity of the email to be checked: Police Commissioner
Mumbai, Jul 27 : Authenticity of the email sent by terrorist group Indian Mujahideen, which took the responsibility of the yesterday's Ahmedabad blasts, is to be checked, Mumbai police commissioner today said.
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Push to get the healthcare treatment you need
By SUSAN BRINK Even if you’re not rich or well-connected, you can find leading-edge treatment when your illness has been diagnosed. And it could well matter if your condition is rare or if few doctors have developed expertise in treating it. For starters, be Internet savvy — and pushy. Here are nine tips for getting what you need: 1 Be open to the hospital your insurance plan recommends. ...
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Leaked memo offers a peak inside Steve Ballmer's head
The Microsoft CEO has Apple, Yahoo and Google in his sights and will deliver a $300 million ad campaign to address any lingering doubts about Vista. He will try to copy-cat Apple's vertically integrated approach; turn Microsoft into the leading enterprise software company in the world, and squash Linux. He will push into subscription software services and will make sure that the cloud remains an ...
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