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GRged (exe): Whilst Genes Reunited allows you to import from and export to GEDCOM files with your own tree, it doesn't allow you to download somebody else's tree. GRged is a tool to create GEDCOM files from any tree in Genes Reunited. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Tree, Chris Wood, GRged, Productivity; Software downloads 2008-04-10
AirExport (exe): AirExport allows you to produce Airtight Interactive's AutoViewer, PostcardViewer, SimpleViewer, or TiltViewer Flash galleries from Windows Live Photo Gallery. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Microsoft Windows Live, Chris Wood, AirExport, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2008-04-08

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HP's bid for EDS: Opportunity costs loom: The debate around Hewlett-Packard's purchase of Electronic Data Systems follows three primary questions. Is the EDS acquisition another Compaq--a deal that will take years to pay off? Is EDS the right acquisition for HP? Are there other places where HP should spend its money? HP on Tuesday...; Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Electronic Data Systems Corp., Dennis, Tools & Techniques, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Outsourcing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Investment, Finance, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-13
Psystar: Just how loud is it?: Psystar: Just how loud is it?Oh, and the puck mouse,a perfect complement...Can you restore it?Are you provided with any restore DVD? Do you get any instructions for what to do if you can't boot?I believe Nvidia video cards work well but I think you need a driver to get quartz...; Tags: C-scale, Psystar; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
How does OpenSolaris fare for Ed Tech?: How does OpenSolaris fare for Ed Tech?RE: How does OpenSolaris fare for Ed Tech?The biggest thing would be that OpenSolaris has is the name "Sun" behind it. When some people (IT departments included) see "Linux" they see just a community of programmers and hackers, corporate and basement dwelling. Sun is...; Tags: Linux, UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Servers, OpenSolaris, Sun Microsystems Inc., Sun Solaris, Nexenta; Discussion threads 2008-05-08

Seeking the iPhone in Adobe's annual analyst briefings: Even if you're not an analyst, Adobe's 2008 financial briefings available online make interesting viewing, from its showcase of new AIR tools to the "soul" of Adobe, Google and Microsoft. And then there's the iPhone. The recordings cover the morning and afternoon sessions...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Adobe Systems Inc., Google Inc., Corporate Communications, Advertising & Promotion, Financial Accounting, Marketing, Finance, David Morgenstern; Blog posts 2008-05-08
Got a .edu email address? Pick up Microsoft Office Ultimate for $60!: Here's a deal that some of you might be interested in: "The semester may be ending, but that doesn't mean the educational discounts have dried up for the summer â€” yet. Actively enrolled college students with .edu e-mail addresses (and carrying at least a 0.5-credit course load) have one...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., E-mail Address, E-mail, Microsoft Office, Online Communications, Office Suites, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-05-08
MySpace partners with Yahoo, Twitter and eBay in "data portability" initiative: Having previously talked the talk when it comes to data portability, MySpace is beginning to walk the walk: announcing its own 'data portability' initiative, supported by partners Yahoo, Twitter and eBay. Dubbed MySpace â€˜Data Availability', users will be able to optionally share their public profile data with...; Tags: Yahoo! Inc., Data, eBay Inc., Twitter, MySpace, MySpace Data Availability Initiative, Internet, Instant Messaging, Corporate Communications, BIOS, Online Communications, Marketing, Hardware, Components, Steve O\'Hear; Blog posts 2008-05-08
Facebook reaches safety plan with states: Facebook has joined MySpace and inked a deal with 49 state attorneys general on a safety plan. Texas was the lone holdout. News.com's Caroline McCarthy reports: "We've agreed with 49 states and the District of Columbia to set up principles around Internet safety," Facebook...; Tags: Facebook, Agreement, Phishing, Cyberthreats, Spam, Harassment, Viruses And Worms, Security, Spam And Phishing, Human Resources, Gender And Diversity, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-08
Second Life is the latest reason our kids are doomed: Second Life is the latest reason our kids are doomedSecond LifeShouldn't keep telling people to get a life . they have...a second one.Ban Republinazis from Congress.And while we're at it we can start hanging the traitors.Even him...Maybe somewhen he could suffer a seizure and become a terrorist/rapist or whatever word...; Tags: INTERNET, Second Life, predator; Discussion threads 2008-05-08
Review: Verizon UM150 USB EV-DO modem: Review: Verizon UM150 USB EV-DO modemEvDO can work with Linux tooNot sure if any work-arounds are available for this device but I have the old Sierra 595 card running on my laptop with Ubuntu.Works GREAT with Cradlepoint routers!When attached to a Cradlepoint cellular router, the UM150's EVDO connection can be...; Tags: Modems, Cellular phones, EVDO, CradlePoint, Verizon UM150 USB EV-DO, modem, Verizon Communications Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-05-07
Sun CTO previews JavaFX-powered game: Sun Microsystems shows off a new JavaFX-powered game at its annual JavaOne Conference in San Francisco Tuesday. Sun CTO Robert Brewin talks to Ken Russell and Chris Oliver of the company's JavaFX team about how they created the animation inside the game Moon Tank using the JavaFX environment.; Tags: JavaFX, Sun Microsystems, CTO, Sun Microsystems Inc., Games, Personal Technology; Videos 2008-05-07
Business ByDesign: the Irregular verdict: I've hung back on posting my thoughts on Business ByDesign for several reasons. When I wrote my pre-Sapphire08 conference story, it was clear this would dominate the Irregulars' questions. I needed to get through meeting with all the key executives and view the latest iteration of the product to gain...; Tags: SAP AG, Brian Sommer, Design Effort, EDI, Roi/Tco, Operational Planning, Sales Channel, Financial Accounting, Marketing Research, Enterprise Software, Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Business Operations, Sales, Marketing, Dennis Howlett; Blog posts 2008-05-07
Fuel cell breakthrough? Gentlemen, start your engines...: "Since 1965, methanol has been the only racing fuel used by the Indianapolis 500. Methanol also is an ideal hydrogen carrier fuel for fuel cell technology applications." That's a direct quote from the Methanol Institute website. Now how'd you like to have that under the hood of your...; Tags: Fuel Cell, Methanol, Catalyst, Methanoliacs, Fuel Cells, Emerging Technologies, Harry Fuller; Blog posts 2008-05-05
The changing SAP culture: As Henning Kagermann, SAP's co-CEO prepares for what will probably be his swansong keynote speech at SAPPHIRE 2008 and Leo Apotheker, CEO-in-waiting prepares for the transfer in power, still a year away, a group of the Enterprise Irregulars were able to contrast the different styles of these two industry leaders....; Tags: SAP AG, Leo Apotheker, Sales Strategy, Leadership, Biotechnology, Sales Force Management, Marketing Research, Sales, Management, Marketing, Dennis Howlett; Blog posts 2008-05-05
Mac OS 10.5.2 = Apple Vista?: Mac OS 10.5.2 = Apple Vista?Wow!Jason who also publishes the Power Page blog is an avid Mac user. That Apple koolaid must stunt mental growth.i think you need to look again most of the blogers on zdnet arei think you need to look again most of the bloggers’ on...; Tags: Desktops, Operating systems, osx, Mac OS 10.5.2, Apple Vista, Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc., Apple Mac OS; Discussion threads 2008-05-05
Oil and the future of cleantech are NOT separable: Courtesy Gordon Murray & Mohr Davidow. I recently blogged about one VC's efforts in cleantech as it relates to finding renewable replacements for petrochemicals and coal-based products. That same company, Mohr Davidow, has invested in an auto design firm. Why? Because Gordon...; Tags: Oil, Duck, Clean Technology, Fossil Fuel, Jadoo, Oil Pit, Harry Fuller; Blog posts 2008-05-04
Poll: No Microhoo for you: Good or bad?: Poll: No Microhoo for you: Good or bad?Almost certainly goodMicrosoft really seemed to be looking at a Yahoo takeover as a cure-all -- and when a company does that, it usually means that the company is going to drag down the outside firm. It either has no idea what...; Tags: Mergers & Acquisitions, PRODUCTIVITY, YUI, Microhoo, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-05-04
Microsoft takes its ball and leaves Yahoo on the Web 2.0 playground: Some -- probably many -- are going to portray Microsoft's decision announced on May 3 to withdraw its Yahoo bid as a victory for Yahoo and a defeat for Microsoft Chairman Steve Ballmer & Co. Me? I see this as the smartest thing Microsoft could do. In...; Tags: Web, Steve Ballmer, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., Web 2.0, Corporate Governance, Financial Accounting, Investment, Internet, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Finance, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-05-03
Bill would penalize companies that aid net censorship: The Global Online Freedom Act, introduced by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), would penalize companies who facilitate other countries censoring the Internet. Call it the anti-Yahoo law. "American high-tech firms have produced the technology and know-how that has led to a modern-day information revolution," Smith said...; Tags: Olympic Games, Beijing, Internet, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-05-02