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Microsoft relaxes virtual-machine rules
Software maker lifts a licensing limit that had allowed software running inside virtual machines to shift hardware only once every 90 days.
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HP's Q3 reveals computer shipments up 20%
HP's third quarter financial statements, released today, showed an increase in computer shipments of 20 percent and an increase in notebook profit of 26 percent. Those numbers are significantly less than one of their main competitors, Apple, that just reported computer shipments up 41 percent with a 43 percent increase in revenue. Despite the gro...
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Freecom unveils "smallest" 2.5-inch drive
Freecom has announced a new hard drive, the Mobile Drive XXS, that houses a 2.5" hard drive in a total package weighing just 5.5oz. The overall dimensions of the device are 4.3" x 3.1" x .5". The drive is actually an internal Samsung HM160HX that is connected to a bridge unit with a USB socket. The drive is contained in a soft rubber case, opera...
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Hewlett-Packard 3Q profit jumps 14 pct
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Hewlett-Packard's fiscal third-quarter profit jumped 14%, beating Wall Street's expectations, as strong laptop sales and a robust international presence continued to lift the technology bellwether.
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Former mayor will seek damages for Web posts
MANALAPAN - A complaint alleging libel and seeking compensation in the form of court costs, fees and treble damages has been filed in state Superior Court on behalf of George Spodak, a former mayor of Manalapan. Spodak has been a resident of Manalapan for more than 40 years and served on the Township Committee from 1976-84.
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A Small Empire Built on Cuddly and Fuzzy Branches Out From the Web
Given all the nastiness on the Internet blog trolls, flame wars, vicious gossip, pornography, snark and spam what better antidote is there than looking at pictures of cute animals?
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Microsoft Says All Xbox Live iPhone Apps Gotta Be Free [Xbox Live]
Microsoft hasn't released its own Xbox Live iPhone app (and we're kinda thinking they won't), but it's definitely cool letting developers fill the gap, on one condition: They can't charge for the...
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When buying an international driving permit, skip the Internet
Online shopping has been a boon to consumers looking for lower prices, but there are some things you're still better off buying in person.
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From diet supplements to illegal Net pharmacy
A Georgia company that manufactures herbal nutritional supplements and three of its executives have pleaded guilty to conspiracy and fraud charges for illegally selling generic prescription drugs over the Internet, msnbc.com's Mike Brunker reports.
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Intel's Nehalem Processor Gets Turbo Boost
Intel's "Nehalem" will contain a technology called "turbo mode" that will dynamically reroute power to improve performance, an Intel executive said Tuesday.
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The PC gets more personalized
In a world of look-alike PCs, manufacturers are aiming to differentiate their computers more than ever with features such as antimicrobial keyboards (for the “Monk” in you) to facial recognition security, as well as colorful shapes and designs.
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Customer Service
SAN FRANCISCO - In a sign that political instability and natural disasters can fuel technology spending, IBM Corp. plans to invest US$300 million building new centres that can store companies' sensitive data and deliver it remotely in the event of a meltdown.
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CCTV.com Uses Envivio Video Encoders to Launch Beijing IPTV Service in Time for 2008 Olympics
Envivio, the leading technology provider of IP video convergence encoding solutions from mobile to HD, today announced that the new media platform of China's largest television network, China Central Television (CCTV), has launched its IPTV service pilot in Beijing in time for the start of the Olympic Games using 80 Envivio 4Caster encoders. CCTV is one of the companies licensed to provide IPTV ...
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Orbitz adds vacation rentals to online offerings
Travelers booking their vacations on Orbitz.com now have the option to rent a private home or condominium for their trips rather than a hotel room, online travel agency Orbitz Worldwide Inc. said Tuesday.
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Tax bills mailed, new Web site unveiled by Floyd County tax commisioner
Residents now have the option of paying their property taxes with a credit card, through a Web site unveiled by Floyd County Tax Commissioner Kevin Payne on Monday.The site at floydcountytax.com also allows online car tag renewals. “I hope to start accepting credit cards in the office soon but, for now at least, our customers will have this option,” Payne said.Bills paid online will be ...
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Computer games: Industry acts on illegal downloads
Those who illegally share files on the internet could be asked to pay £300 to avoid further legal action
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Friendster likes sharing
Friendster, an early online social network, has begun letting programmers create photo-sharing applications and other programs that work on Friendster as well as rival sites.
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Intel new chip design saves power, boosts graphics
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Intel Corp's latest chip design will conserve more power than its current processors and deliver vastly faster graphics images as the No. 1 chipmaker seeks to push its technology beyond just personal computers as that market slows.
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Scoring system needs to be looked at
Although there are some brilliant boxers at the Beijing Olympics, great contests have been few and far between. Many fighters seem to have been stifled by the computer scoring system, which promotes sanitised action akin to fencing instead of the drama, skill and athleticism inherent in boxing.
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Judge lifts gag order on subway hackers
A federal judge has lifted a gag order on three MIT students who were barred from talking publicly about security flaws they discovered in the Boston transit system's automated fare network.
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Business leaders: Make renewable energy cheaper
Associated Press - August 19, 2008 4:23 PM ET LAS VEGAS (AP) - Representatives from corporate giants Google and General Electric say that widespread use of renewable energy in United States...
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Developing with the popular AJAX technique for Web applications is the focus of product releases Monday from both WaveMaker and Genuitec.
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Phelps Feeling the Love All Over the Net
Multiple Olympic gold medal winner Michael Phelps is one popular guy. Times of the Internet points out that ( like many others these days ) Phelps prefers Facebook to MySpace. read more
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Intel new chip design saves power, boosts graphics
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Intel Corp's latest chip design will conserve more power than its current processors and deliver vastly faster graphics images as the No. 1 chipmaker seeks to push its technology beyond just personal computers as that market slows.
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Summary Box: HP 3Q profit jumps 14 pct
THE RESULTS: Hewlett-Packard Co. said Tuesday that its fiscal third-quarter profit jumped 14 percent while sales rose 10 percent _ 5 percent if adjusting for currency fluctuations _ as strong laptop sales and a robust international presence lifted the technology bellwether.
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