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Will Google OS reset desktop expectations? 10 July, 2009 08:34
With the Internet abuzz this week about Google's newly announced plan for its upcoming Chrome OS operating system, some analysts are wondering what exactly will set it apart from its popular -- and established -- rivals. - +
As 3 big iPhone troubles surface, Apple dinged for secrecy 10 July, 2009 03:32
The iPhone 3GS has been an undeniable marketplace hit since its release on June 19, and will likely continue to soar in sales despite three customer complaints that have surfaced recently. The big three gripes: the iPhone 3GS battery life is dismal, the 3GS overheats, and there's a serious SMS vulnerability. - +
Google: the world's most successful failure? 10 July, 2009 02:36
The amazing thing about Google is how a business that makes 97 percent of its revenue selling advertising has people convinced that it is a technology company. And then gets a free pass despite a series of failures outside its core competencies in search and online ad sales. - +
Google OS could put squeeze on other flavors of Linux 09 July, 2009 11:16
Much of the discussion around Google's new PC operating system has focused on a looming battle with Windows, but the biggest losers could be other Linux OSes that have been enjoying some moderate success on netbooks, industry analysts said. - +
Google OS may force Microsoft to reinvent Windows 09 July, 2009 09:38
Google's Chrome OS won't be an immediate threat to Windows, but it may force Microsoft to reinvent its operating system more quickly into a product that takes full advantage of the Web and can move more nimbly across devices and form factors, analysts said. - +
MasterCard halts remote POS security upgrades 09 July, 2009 09:19
In a purported second major security change in recent weeks, MasterCard has decided to disallow merchants' use of remote key injection (RKI) services to install new encryption keys on point-of-sale (POS) systems, says a Gartner analyst. - +
Analysts: Google has muscle for long-term battle with Microsoft Windows 09 July, 2009 08:28
As Google Inc. acknowledges that its engineers are working on an operating system for netbooks and PCs, analysts say it's the company in the best position to take on Microsoft Corp. and its vaunted Windows software. - +
Chrome OS will push Apple to address failings, say analysts 09 July, 2009 07:01
Apple should be nervous about Google's move into the operating system market, some analysts said today. Others, however, argued that Apple executives won't lose a second of sleep. - +
With OS project, is Google over-extending itself? 09 July, 2009 05:15
Google's decision to build a PC operating system could be a master stroke or a colossal blunder, depending on whether the company has the resources that such an ambitious and long-term undertaking will require. - +
Chrome OS poses long-term threat to Microsoft 09 July, 2009 02:38
Google's entry into the operating system market poses a long-term threat to Microsoft, analysts who cover the maker of Windows said today. - +
Symantec drives toward ubiquitous deduplication in its products 08 July, 2009 09:11
Symantec Corp. today announced that it plans to integrate its PureDisk deduplication technology in both its enterprise class and small business-class backup products, enabling the deduplication process to be managed through the same user interface.
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