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Will Google OS reset desktop expectations? 10 July, 2009 08:34
Revolution or evolution: How Chrome OS can change the game in battle with WindowsWith 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. - +
EMC gets Data Domain, now what? 10 July, 2009 07:18
The storage vendor now owns all the risk, analysts sayNetApp Inc. said "uncle" yesterday after EMC Corp. outbid it for a second time in its quest to acquire Data Domain Inc, but some industry observers believe EMC, in its zeal to acquire the deduplication vendor, may have overpaid for the prize and could have a difficult time realizing a return on its investment. - +
Microsoft promises to stymie hackers next week with new patches 10 July, 2009 08:04
Takes unusual step of confirming fixes for bugs currently under attackMicrosoft today said it would deliver six security updates next Tuesday, including two for holes that hackers have been using for months to attack Windows and Internet Explorer (IE). - +
Facebook attracting more users with gray hair, wrinkles 10 July, 2009 08:04
Older users flood the social networking site, apparently driving out the youngstersFacebook is growing in popularity and its users are growing long in the tooth, according to a study released this week. - +
Emulex rejects Broadcom's $US925M revised buyout offer 10 July, 2009 08:48
Broadcom promptly walks away from any dealNetwork components manufacturer Emulex Corp. today announced that its board of directors had unanimously rejected Broadcom Corp.'s revised cash offer to acquire it for $11 per share and recommended that shareholders not tender their shares into the offer. Broadcom, which had already indicated this latest offer would be its last, said it is dropping all efforts to acquire Emulex. - +
VirtualBox 3.0: An easy way to mix and match operating systems 10 July, 2009 08:24
If you want to tinker with multiple operating systems, VirtualBox 3.0 is fast and easy to use.Whether you prefer Linux, Windows, or Mac OS X, you can probably get almost everything you need done with your chosen OS. However, sometimes a task demands an OS that you are not currently using. That's where virtualization programs like Sun Microsystem's VirtualBox 3.0 come in.
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What's driving this university to IPv6? Going green 10 July, 2009 07:07
IPv6 is a long-anticipated upgrade to the Internet's main communications protocol, which is known as IPv4Ave Maria University, a liberal arts college near Naples, Fla., is looking to adopt IPv6 across its two data centers and all of its facilities management systems, which are used for monitoring building access, temperature control and power management. The goal: improved energy conservation across its campus. - +
NBN to accelerate botnet attacks? 09 July, 2009 09:03
National Broadband Network may make Australia a target of cyber criminals: AusCERTThe National Broadband Network (NBN) could prove to be a best friend to cyber criminals, according to the head of the Australia's National Computer Emergency Response Team (AusCERT).
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Will Google OS reset desktop expectations? 10 July, 2009 08:34
Revolution or evolution: How Chrome OS can change the game in battle with WindowsWith 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. - +
Facebook attracting more users with gray hair, wrinkles 10 July, 2009 08:04
Older users flood the social networking site, apparently driving out the youngstersFacebook is growing in popularity and its users are growing long in the tooth, according to a study released this week.
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Instant-on Linux vendors put on a brave face against Chrome 10 July, 2009 08:57
They say Google's entry won't interfere with growthGoogle Inc. says its coming Linux-based Chrome operating system will "start up and get you onto the web in a few seconds." - +
Open-source media player VLC hits the big time 10 July, 2009 07:00
The most important addition to VLC 1.0.0, and one that will garner the most attention, is the ability to easily record all media on the flyFor several years, the free, third-party media player of choice for many video connoisseurs was the open-source VLC media player. It worked on multiple operating systems, it worked on a bare install of Windows without any special codecs, and it was light and fast. All that is still true. Now, VLC finally hits an important milestone: version 1.0.0 (given the James Bond-referencing nickname of Goldeneye), and with this version comes a pile of useful new features.
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Microsoft promises to stymie hackers next week with new patches 10 July, 2009 08:04
Takes unusual step of confirming fixes for bugs currently under attackMicrosoft today said it would deliver six security updates next Tuesday, including two for holes that hackers have been using for months to attack Windows and Internet Explorer (IE). - +
The botnet world is booming 10 July, 2009 08:10
Botnet-directed attacks are increasingThe thriving world of botnet attacks continues to demand IT's attention.
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Retired mainframe pros lured back into workforce 10 July, 2009 09:59
The mainframe remains TCO competitiveRetired mainframe administrators are being offered lucrative deals and better work conditions by businesses unable to replace the experienced workers. - +
Oracle mysteriously halts work on green data center 10 July, 2009 04:25
The move could be tied to its pending acquisition of Sun MicrosystemsOracle recently halted work on a green data center project in a suburb of Salt Lake City, but it is not clear why.
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Yahoo boosts Web data joiner 09 July, 2009 08:27
YQL gets the ability to write and modify data as Yahoo adds 'missing' SQL verbsYahoo is enhancing on Wednesday its Web service API for querying and joining data across any Web source or service on the Web, with the addition of capabilities to write and modify data on Web services. - +
With OS project, is Google over-extending itself? 09 July, 2009 05:15
Industry analysts question whether Google is trying to bite off more than it can chewGoogle'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.
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Emulex rejects Broadcom's $US925M revised buyout offer 10 July, 2009 08:48
Broadcom promptly walks away from any dealNetwork components manufacturer Emulex Corp. today announced that its board of directors had unanimously rejected Broadcom Corp.'s revised cash offer to acquire it for $11 per share and recommended that shareholders not tender their shares into the offer. Broadcom, which had already indicated this latest offer would be its last, said it is dropping all efforts to acquire Emulex. - +
EMC gets Data Domain, now what? 10 July, 2009 07:18
The storage vendor now owns all the risk, analysts sayNetApp Inc. said "uncle" yesterday after EMC Corp. outbid it for a second time in its quest to acquire Data Domain Inc, but some industry observers believe EMC, in its zeal to acquire the deduplication vendor, may have overpaid for the prize and could have a difficult time realizing a return on its investment.
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Android, Chrome OS differ over voice communications 09 July, 2009 08:51
Google makes it clear it wants to keep both operating systems and let the market decideAs soon as Google Inc. announced it was working on the new Chrome operating system, questions arose over how the new OS will differ from the Android mobile OS, and whether it might spell the end of Android. - +
Equinix power outage downs VoIP, tweets up a storm 02 July, 2009 14:21
Test the UPSs and generators regularlyTwitter has been flooded with complaints about a power outage at Equinix's Sydney data centre which apparently knocked out data and network systems, including VoIP.
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Microsoft, Telstra team up on business mobile app 10 July, 2009 11:26
Messages go through existing in-house server infrastructureMicrosoft and Telstra have combined to offer a mobile messaging and fleet management application for Windows Mobile smartphones. - +
How ending exclusivity agreements would change the telecom industry 10 July, 2009 08:05
While big telecom carriers might get hurt by losing exclusive agreements for popular devices, smaller carriers could stand to gainUS iPhone lovers who want their device freed from AT&T's wireless network could soon get their wish.
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Australia left behind in high speed broadband: ex-ICANN chief 06 July, 2009 11:30
Asian counterparts' lead will see changes ahead for the NBN, Paul Twomey saysThe former chief of domain name regulator, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), says that while the NBN will put Australia on par with the world’s Internet leaders, the country is still years behind. - +
FttN jettisoned to dodge Telstra compensation 12 June, 2009 14:37
The government scrapped its Fibre to the Node (FttN) broadband network in part to avoid litigation with Telstra, according to regulatory documents released today. - +
Developers may shun greenfield fibre bill 03 June, 2009 11:17
The government may face opposition from real estate developers objecting to a proposal to mandate fibre-to-the-home in greenfield sites.
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New Palm handset and OS coming on Thursday? 06 January, 2009 01:44
Palm is set to preview this week its latest incarnation of mobile operating system - Nova - in a bid to re-ignite the company as a smartphone leader.Palm is set to preview this week its latest incarnation of mobile operating system - Nova - in a bid to re-ignite the company as a smartphone leader. Latest developments say that Palm will also release a new device that runs Nova as well. The unveiling is expected during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2009, which starts on Thursday, January 8 in Las Vegas. - +
3G iPhone unlock expected 23 December, 2008 08:50
The iPhone Dev Team (not the Cupertino version) plans to release the first ever software-based unlock application for the iPhone 3G on New Year's Eve. - +
What NOT to look out for in 2009 22 December, 2008 08:26
The smart phone market in 2009 won't be the realm of solely Research in Motion and Apple, as additional handset vendors grab a share with the launch of their own products, according to ABI Research.
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