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Software deletes records
A US researcher has developed a computer program capable of deleting details from medical records that may identify patients.
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Iris Brings Desktop Browsing To Windows Mobile [Featured Windows Mobile Download]
Windows Mobile only: The Iris Browser—built on the WebKit rendering engine, the basis for popular web browsers such as Safari—offers a more robust web browsing experience on mobile...
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Resize Windows Desktop Icons with the Scroll Wheel [Windows Tip]
The Digital Inspiration blog points out a simple, handy way to change the size of your desktop icons beyond the three default sizes offered by right-clicking or by burrowing into your settings. Hold...
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Apple iMac (20-inch, 2.4GHz)
Apple's smaller-scale iMac remains our favorite all-in-one. And while its looks, its ease of use, and its performance are all selling points, Windows PCs are starting to catch up (at least with the latter). A few components could also stand an update, but in general you'll find the 20-inch iMac a remarkable computer for its price.
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VendAsta raises $3M to build social software platform MyFrontSteps.com
SASKATOON, SK, Aug. 7 /CNW/ - VendAsta Technologies Inc (http://vendasta.com/) announces $3 million first-round funding from Victoria Park Capital for MyFrontSteps.com (http://www.myfrontsteps.com/) ("MyFrontSteps"), a social software initiative focused on the home and home services industry.
CanadaIT.com |
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Volante POS Systems Announces Wireless POS Solution For Linux
Toronto based Volante POS Systems has announced a wireless POS solution for Linux, allowing for a flexible and cost effective solution for the hospitality industry.
CanadaIT.com |
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Ukrtelecom Plans Triple-Play Roll-Out to Revive Ailing Fortunes
Ukrainian fixed-line incumbent Ukrtelecom plans to launch triple-play services by 2009, reports Ukrainian News, citing the company's deputy board chairman, Ihor Syrotenko. The service will comprise internet, voice telephony and television services, and may include access to services such as "virtual cinema" and...
CommunicationsDirect |
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GTA 'inspired petrol bombers'
THREE teenagers arrested in America for a spate of car bombings have said they learned the skills they used playing the controversial computer game Grand Theft Auto IV.
Edinburgh Evening News |
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Covergence Kit Lets Microsoft, IBM UC Offerings Coexist
Covergence has gone to market with a gateway it says enables incompatible Microsoft and IBM unified communications (UC) solutions to talk to each other. The new offering, called the Covergence Collaboration Gateway (CCG), hits market with pricing as low as $1 per user per month, depending on contract length and number of users....
CommunicationsDirect |
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Hackers hacked at infamous DefCon gathering
In the end, it was hackers at DefCon that got hacked. After three days of software cracking duels and hacking seminars, self-described computer ninjas at the infamous gathering in Las Vegas found out Sunday that their online activities were hijacked without them catching on.
Canada.com |
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GTA 'inspired petrol bombers'
THREE teenagers arrested in America for a spate of car bombings have said they learned the skills they used playing the controversial computer game Grand Theft Auto IV.
Edinburgh Evening News |
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Gates marks anniversary of Microsoft research arm
(AP:HONG KONG) Bill Gates said Tuesday that the Beijing Games marked a "milestone," showcasing China's growing role on the world stage, as he celebrated the 10th anniversary of Microsoft Corp.'s Asian research arm.
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Nottingham University ships 500 PCs abroad
Rosalie Marshall, Computing , Tuesday 12 August 2008 at 17:38:00 Donation of computers to charity Computer Aid International ensures WEEE compliance The University of Nottingham is donating its old PCs to charity to be re-used abroad, boosting its social credentials while ensuring compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electrical Equipment (WEEE)...
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Lebanon wireless ‘working’
LEBANON — More than 2,000 people have taken advantage of Lebanon’s all-city wireless network so far, and city officials say they’re pleased with the response.
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Apple iMac (20-inch, 2.4GHz)
Apple's smaller-scale iMac remains our favorite all-in-one. And while its looks, its ease of use, and its performance are all selling points, Windows PCs are starting to catch up (at least with the latter). A few components could also stand an update, but in general you'll find the 20-inch iMac a remarkable computer for its price.
CNET |
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Sponsored Listing
In a year it which it lost £2m of earnings due to the deterioration of its markets and the loss of a major customer, IT software and service consolidator Maxima has still managed to grow impressively.
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Homeland Security Contractor Arrested for Child Porn
A computer specialist who works for a Department of Homeland Security contractor is being accused by federal agents of being a leading disseminator of child pornography on the Internet.
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Study shows Idaho lags behind the U.S. in Internet connection speed
Idaho is one of the slowest states in the nation for Internet connection speed and the U.S. as a whole lags behind other advanced nations, according to a nationwide study.
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Boingo Wireless Launches Wi-Fi at Ronald Reagan and Dulles International Airports
Boingo Wireless, the global market leader in Wi-Fi, announced the launch of Boingo service at both Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) in the Washington, DC area. Boingo members can now use their Boingo login and passwords on the Boingo landing page to access the Internet or automatically connect using GoBoingo software at both of these airports.
Centre Daily Times |
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Sun xVM VirtualBox Signs OEM Deals
August 12, 2008 -- ( <http://www.thewhir.com> WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Sun Microsystems announced on Tuesday it has signed a new multi-year original equipment manufacturer agreements with Avanquest Software, Q-layer and Zenith InfoTech to expand the global reach of Sun xVM VirtualBox.
Web Host Industry Review |
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Nirvanix Enables Silicon Mountain's 'Embeddable' Cloud Storage for OEMs
Nirvanix announced that it is powering Silicon Mountain Holdings' embeddable OEM software suite for companies seeking to extend their storage products' reach with a global online backup and file sharing service complement. This announcement further attests to Nirvanix's continued growth in worldwide partnerships under its "Experiencing Nirvanix" embeddable brand. read more
SYS-CON Media |
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Xandros and Viyya Partner to Bring Cloud Computing to Mobile Linux
Viyya Technologies announced a strategic partnership with Xandros. The agreement gives Xandros exclusive rights to bundle Viyya technology with Xandros' custom OEM solutions to meet the needs of the growing number of users of Linux-based internet connected desktop and mobile devices. read more
SYS-CON Media |
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ACT revamp focuses on Outlook integration
Sage Software Tuesday shipped the 11th edition of its customer contact management software, ACT, tightening the product's integration with Microsoft Outlook. New features include the ability to create ACT activities inside Outlook; "one-click" copying of calendars from ACT to Outlook; and an improved lookup function. The new version's scheduler tool can also automate tasks such as ...
InfoWorld |
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VIRTERA's Consultive Services Improve Virtualization Data Center Optimization
VIRTERA announced that CooperVision has selected its Server and Desktop Virtualization Solutions to reduce costs within their global data center and increase operational efficiencies. read more
SYS-CON Media |
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Microsoft to open interoperability lab in Asia-Pacific
Reaffirming its commitment to interoperate with open source software and other platforms, Microsoft recently announced its partnership with the Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT) and the National Computer Center (NCC) for the establishment of the first Microsoft open source Interoperability laboratory in Asia-Pacific. Scheduled to be operational in ...
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