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EIC podcast: Vista; Midori; Microhoo; iPhone

On this week's EIC squared podcast, Ed Bott, one of our Microsoft gurus, fills in for the allegedly vacationing Dan Farber, who apparently IMs and emails as usual while reportedly away. I chat with Ed Bott about whether Microsoft's "we're not going to take it" routine with Vista will work....

Tags: Apple iPhone, Jerry Yang, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Backstory, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), 3G, Podcasts, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Internet, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-07-10

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Why Windows 7 should be free

After the Vista fiasco, Microsoft owes its long-suffering customers more than a "screaming deal." They're owed an apology from Steve Ballmer - and a free copy of Vista SP3 Windows 7. The backstory Vista's market failure was not a surprise inside Microsoft. Senior development execs -...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows 7, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Robin Harris

Blog posts 2009-07-01

Is Steve Jobs too frail for even a Town Hall fight?

Is Steve Jobs too frail for even a Town Hall fight?Hell, I wouldn't want to be be there till 1am either,regardless of my health.Balanced article. Couple of thoughts...I think this article is quite balanced.----Steve Jobs could be too ill or there might be gawkers or even press there and the...

Tags: Stock options, Benefits, Investment, Personal finance, Steve Jobs, Apple Inc., STEVE JOBS IS

Discussion threads 2009-04-29

Apple is being accused of stifling free speech; again

In November 2008 Virginia-based OdioWorks, operator of BluWiki a non-commercial wiki that promises publishing without censorship, received a takedown notice from Apple demanding that it remove user postings about how to “write software that can sync media to the latest versions of the iPhone...

Tags: Electronic Frontier Foundation, Apple iPod, DMCA, Apple Inc., Hash, Digital Media, Digital Music, Wiki, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Jason D. O'Grady

Blog posts 2009-04-28

Quantum holographic storage: it works!

Researchers at Stanford University have demonstrated quantum holographic storage, shattering long-held assumptions about the information limits of matter. Moving into the sub-atomic realm, they permanently stored 35 bits in the quantum space surrounding a single electron. Moreover, the technique allows holograms to be "stacked" in 3 dimensions....

Tags: Electron, Hologram, Quantum Corp., Beam, Storage, Hardware, Robin Harris

Blog posts 2009-02-03

AT&T's $99 iPhone

AT&T's $99 iPhoneActually, Wal-Mart Is Selling The IPhonehttp://apple20.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2008/12/26/walmart/?cnn=yesAs usual, ZDNet is slow on the take.RE: AT&T's $99 iPhoneAnd ZDNet is not reporting Wal Mart is selling them at all.Once again proving ZDNet drops the ball on an important story.If it was "Wal Mart to launch Microsoft Zune Phone"...ZDNet would splash...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Handhelds, Apple iPhone, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows Mobile, AT&T Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-12-27

British ISPs block Wikipedia over album cover

We're accustomed to the Internet being censored in China and other repressive regimes. But it's a bit disconcerting when Great Firewall techniques come to the U.K. At issue is the Wikipedia page for the Scorpions' album Virgin Killer, which features the nude image of a young girl with a glass...

Tags: Internet Service Provider, Image, Wikipedia, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Internet, Richard Koman

Blog posts 2008-12-08

FCC expected to rule against Comcast Aug. 1

The Federal Communications Commission is expected to announce Aug. 1 that Comcast's network shaping of BitTorrent was wrong. According to the Wall Street Journal, regulators are expected to rule that Comcast violated policy by hampering BitTorrent sharing. The FCC has been dropping hints for weeks that Comcast...

Tags: FCC, BitTorrent, Network, Comcast Corp., Network Neutrality, Federal Government, Networking, Government, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-07-27

News to know: Apple vs. Psystar; Intel; Microsoft and multicore; Linux kernel

Notable headlines: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: Apple sues Psystar Sam Diaz: Complaint: 'Invaluable good is being eroded' Larry Dignan: The end of the Mac clones? Jason D. O'Grady: Apple: See you in court Larry Dignan: Intel's second quarter delivers; Cheap laptop demand...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Web, Larry Dignan, Linux Kernel, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Multi-core, Twitter, Intel Corp., Virtualization, Linux, Channel Management, Mainframes, Open Source, Telecommunications, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software, Marketing, Servers

Blog posts 2008-07-16

The (un)Biased Parties Explain Online Ad Biz to Capitol Hill

Just so we understand each other, the Internet is like a series of tubes, kind of like tunnels. And large amounts of data get moved through those tunnels, like in the back of a truck, you see. And inside those tunnels, there are advertisements - sort of like the billboards...

Tags: Google Inc., Internet Search Advertising, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., Online Advertising, Search, Internet, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2008-07-15

SAP Takes A Swing at Oracle

SAP has been hinting and mentioning and otherwise suggesting that it is taking away customers from Oracle's much vaunted Hyperion product line, and now it has issued a formal press release to that effect. While the press release talks about over 100 Oracle customers choosing SAP products over Hyperion, the...

Tags: Hyperion Solutions Corp., Oracle Corp., SAP AG, Performance Management, Business Intelligence, Mergers & Acquisitions, Enterprise Software, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Software, Data Management, Investment, Finance, Joshua Greenbaum

Blog posts 2008-02-26

Google vs. Microsoft: Dueling DoubleClick testimony

Google and Microsoft took Capitol Hill Thursday as their rivalry spilled out during hearings on the Google's DoubleClick acquisition. Both parties have posted their prepared remarks before the Senate Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights Committee on the Judiciary. Here's a look at the backstory, Google's...

Tags: Google Inc., Advertisement, Privacy, Microsoft Corp., DoubleClick Inc., Google Obviously, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2007-09-27

Vexx: Prima Official eGuide 1 (Windows)

Detailed walkthroughs of every level. Strategies for completing each and every objective. Listings and locations of all pick-ups, plus hidden power-ups and quest items. Comprehensive descriptions for all creatures, enemies, and bosses, including strategies for defeating them. Gameplay hints and tips directly from Acclaim's Quality Assurance Dept. Full character biographies...

Tags: Prima Games, Microsoft Windows, Strategy, Operating Systems, Software, Management

Software downloads 2007-08-06

Dell rolls out SMB notebooks dubbed Vostro sans 'Trialware'

Dell has rolled out notebooks and desktops designed to reach small businesses. The brand name: Vostro. The pitch: Vostro PCs are "trialware" free some of us would say crapware and have tailored services attached. The line appears to be rolled out at an event in Times Square later today. Michael...

Tags: Hardware Infrastructure, General, Dell, IT Management

Blog posts 2007-07-10

Deus Ex: The Conspiracy: Prima Official eGuide (Windows)

Features of Deus Ex: The Conspiracy: Prima Official eGuide: complete info on your character's skills and upgrades, deadly stats for all weapons, tools, and mods, tips and strategies for combat and exploration, comprehensive walkthroughs for all levels, detailed breakdown of the game's complicated backstory.

Tags: Prima Games, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Games, Strategy, Operating Systems, Software, Personal Technology, Management

Software downloads 2007-06-29

Why ABC's time-shifting of Charlie Gibson Webcast is a seminal development

We learn from a report in Broadcasting & Cable magazine that ABC is moving its World News Webcast from 3 p.m. to 12:30 p.m Eastern Time.Interesting backstory on the move.  As B&C's John Eggerton notes, the Charlie Gibson-anchored newscast was originally launched in Januaryk 2006 as a preview of that...

Tags: trends, Streaming media, Predictions and Observations

Blog posts 2007-05-22

What IBM teaches about open source

What IBM teaches about open sourceIBM is not "generous" to its employees.Here's how IBM gains $3 billion over 2-3 years by cutting off its employees pensions:Quoting:IBM said it would freeze its traditional defined-benefit retirement plans as of 2008. This means any additional benefits workers in these plans were hoping to...

Tags: Balance sheets, Financial accounting, Benefits, Financial Planning, open source, IBM Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-05-15

News to know: Q&A with Macbook hacker; Virgin IT; iPhone; Microsoft's Volta; Google Apps

Notable headlines:Larry Dignan: Virgin Americas CIO gets IT greenfield. Gallery: Windows Home Server - April 2007 CTP Release.Ryan Naraine: 10 questions for MacBook hacker Dino Dai Zovi. QuickTime bug brought down MacBook. Russinovich: Malware will thrive, even with Vistas UAC.Mary Jo Foley: Volta: Microsofts dev platform in the Cloud?Infoworld: AT&T...

Tags: General

Blog posts 2007-04-24

Live from the Windows Vista Lab in Las Vegas

Is there any Windows Vista stone left uncovered? Microsoft seems to think there still is. (And were not even talking about the "Q," aka Windows Home Server.) The company has invited about 60 bloggers, Most Valuable Professionals MVPs and/or Microsoft Featured Community site members to the Microsoft-sponsored Windows Vista...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Larry Richman, Ryan Hoffman, Microsoft Windows

Blog posts 2007-01-06

Back story on Yahoo reorganization...

Back story on Yahoo reorganization...Semel Gone By MarchI agree with you, Tom, that Terry has to leave. It's clear he's gone by March when Dan goes - if not earlier. This is about paying respect. My guess is they'll announce some semi-big deal to coincide with his...

Tags: Yahoo! Inc.

Discussion threads 2006-12-06