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Recent Original Stories
"Is Linux a good choice for your old PC ? In this article I'm going to examine the main issues connected with using GNU/Linux on some very old hardware. I will also cover choosing a distro, a desktop and the key applications for such a configuration."
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Comcast 1Q profit falls, but Internet, phone lifts stock
Promotional offers and higher cable television spending fueled the first-quarter profits of Comcast Corp., which showed limited effects from an economic slowdown.
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Symantec 'under pressure' despite strong results
The security giant has posted strong end-of-year results but faces competition from high-performing rivals, says analyst firm Canalys
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Solar VTG Uses Parallels Software to Deliver SaaS to SMBs
RENTON, Wash., April 30, 2008 - Parallels announced today that Solar Virtualization Technologies Group (VTG), a Platinum partner in the Parallels Service Provider Partner Program, is using Parallels technologies to launch new software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for small and medium businesses...
TopHosts.com |
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Uniting Devices with One Web Experience
As Web-enabled devices proliferate, the goal is to deliver one Web experience for users.
Baseline |
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Spiceworks 3.0 Helps 325,000 Small Business IT Professionals ``Glide . Through Daily IT Management Tasks
Through Daily IT Management Tasks 29/04/2008 12:30:00 Business Wire During a presentation today at Software 2008, an event showcasing the most innovative software companies at the Interop conference, Spiceworks(TM), Inc.
InfoBolsa |
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Spiceworks 3.0 Helps 325,000 Small Business IT Professionals ``Glide (2º)
Through Daily IT Management Tasks 29/04/2008 12:30:00 Business Wire free ad-supported business models, Web 2.0 collaboration, ease-of-use, and great UIs - and bring them to business applications," said Scott Abel, co-founder and CEO of Spiceworks, Inc.
InfoBolsa |
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Graphic research points to market slippage
RESEARCH OUTFIT Jon Peddie (JPR) released its Q1 estimates for graphics shipments and supplier market shares today, showing negative first quarter growth expectations for computer manufacturers and OEMs.
The Inquirer |
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Charter Launches High-Speed Internet Max with Speeds up to 16 Mbps in Georgia
DULUTH, Ga.----Charter Communications, Inc. today announced that it is launching its Charter High-Speed Internet Max service, with download speeds of up to 16 megabits per second . Charter High-Speed Internet Max is available to residential customers throughout most of Charter's service area in Georgia.
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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Fri 10th Nov 2006 15:08 UTC
OpenSUSE 10.2 Beta 2 has been released. "I'm glad to announce the second beta of openSUSE 10.2 codename Basilisk Lizard. It contains a large number of enhancements and updates done by the open source community and Novell's development teams.
OS News |
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Judge sets formula for Internet music royalties
A federal court on Wednesday established a formula for determining the Internet royalties owed to thousands of music composers, writers and publishers by three major online services — Yahoo Inc., AOL and RealNetworks Inc.
MSNBC |
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Study: US Needs Stronger Broadband Policy
A complicated mix of factors, including population density and the cost of broadband, contribute to U.S. residents lagging...
PC World |
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Thailand Launches WiMax Trials
Motorola WiMax technology considered for landline ADSL substitute.... Villanova University Six Sigma & IT Certificate Programs 100% Online programs in Six Sigma, IS Security, CISSP Prep, Business Analysis, Proj. Mgmt. and more!
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Recent Original Stories
Microsoft has released a Windows Media Player plugin for Firefox . The plugin obviously only works on Windows.
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Government Computer News
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has issued a revised set of organization codes to be used in creating the Card Holder Unique Identifier required for the Personal Identity Verification card.
Government Computer News |
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Dance of the Damned
Microsoft and Yahoo are working hard to avoid a proxy fight; apparently less so to resolve the merger question.
Portfolio.com via Yahoo! Finance |
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Internet phone blamed for ambulance delay
It's a heart breaking story. Elijah Luck is the 18-month-old boy who may have died because of a telephone mix-up. Elijah was born premature and had several medical problems, but his family says he was ...
660 News |
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Adobe's Open Screen Project Opens Flash
Adobe's Open Screen Project aims to make Flash a de facto standard on mobile devices by axing license fees to distribute Flash and AIR runtimes, and enabling third-party Flash players.
DesignTechnica |
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Zurich Financial Services extends CSC outsourcing deal
Angelica Mari, Computing , Thursday 1 May 2008 at 17:41:00 The £200m contract will include the provision of IT desktop services to the insurer's businesses in Europe and the US Insurance group Zurich Financial Services has extended its outsourcing deal with supplier CSC with a new six-year agreement adding the provision of desktop services.... > Read the full article ...
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IT salaries need transparency
Neon Kelly, Computing , Thursday 1 May 2008 at 17:37:00 Two in three employees would reveal their wages in exchange for pay equality Nearly two thirds (62 per cent) of IT workers would be prepared to reveal their salaries to their colleagues in order to gain fairer wages.... > Read the full article
vnunet.com |
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Report: Microsoft board still mulling next Yahoo move
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) (MSFT)'s directors met Wednesday to consider raising the software maker's $41.9 billion bid for Yahoo Inc. (YHOO) (YHOO) instead of pursuing a hostile takeover attempt, according to a published report.
9 News Denver |
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PWRficient PA6t-1682M block diagram
An ATX development board called the PAEV-1682M-001 (pictured at right) is available for the chip. It is said to run Linux, QNX Neutrino, and VxWorks, with additional OS support announcements expected soon. Wind River's Workbench supports the chip under both Linux and VxWorks, says P.A.
Linux Devices |
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New Publication Your One-stop Guide to More Efficient and Flexible Software Development
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c90471) has announced the addition of Visual Studio 2008 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies to their offering.
Centre Daily Times |
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Free WiFi at Starbucks for iPhone users - Updated
Our friends at Gear Diary have confirmed what is being rumored: Free WiFi for iPhone users at Starbucks. AT&T has now officially turned on free Wifi at Starbucks, Barnes & Noble, and other AT&T-powered establishments. To enjoy the WiFi just fire up your iPhone browser (Safari), enter in your phone number, and you’re in! [...]
Geek.com |
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iTunes Movies to Hit Screens Same Time as DVDs
Apple makes a deal with Hollywood and moves in on video retailers' turf.
InternetNews.com |
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