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- Interesting report on OLPC mesh networking
- Computerworld Australia is featuring a discussion of the mesh networking in use on OLPC's XO laptop. In particular, one of the key developers and testers of the technology provides insight into its functionality, limitations, and innovative ways to extend its capabilities. While ZDNet's George Ou has...
- Tags: Network, One Laptop Per Child Project, Computerworld Australia, George Ou, Mesh Networking, Networking, Wireless, Christopher Dawson
- Blog posts 2008-03-04
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- Commercialising the Semantic Web
- Following an earlier post on this blog, last month I found myself moderating a panel in the final session of one of the tracks at this year's World Wide Web Conference in Beijing. As I commented via Twitter at the end of the session, "Great...
- Tags: Garlik, Semantic Web, Internet, Paul Miller
- Blog posts 2008-05-15
- Microsoft's plan to block Linux on laptops
- Details of Microsoft's recently announced plan to extend the life of Windows XP for ultra low-cost PCs are trickling out. IDG News got its hands on what it says are Microsoft documents outlining the program for PC manufacturers. Until now, the big question was: What exactly defines...
- Tags: Linux, PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Laptop Computer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, John Morris
- Blog posts 2008-05-13
- The HTC Diamond takes Windows Mobile to the next level
- The HTC Diamond takes Windows Mobile to the next levelAll I can say is awesome and where can I get one?Wow, this phone is awesome. I have owned a HTC Touch Dual since October 2007 and it is the best mobile I have ever owned and I tend to buy...
- Tags: Operating systems, Advertising & Promotion, High Tech Computer Corp., mobile, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2008-05-06
- Consumer Reports: Apple leads in support - by double digits (updated)
- In Consumer Reports' annual reliability survey for the June 2008 issue 80 percent of the users that contacted Apple's technical support reported that they had their computer problem solved. The industry average last year was 60 percent. The survey polled subscribers on their experiences with...
- Tags: Consumer Reports, Apple Inc., Survey, Laptop Computer, CR, Marketing Research, Notebooks, Marketing, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Jason D. O\'Grady
- Blog posts 2008-05-06
- Apple's iPhone lands in 10 countries via Vodafone pact
- Vodafone said Tuesday that it will bring the iPhone to 10 more countries as Apple methodically rolls out its device across the globe. In a short statement, Vodafone said: Vodafone today announced it has signed an agreement with Apple to sell the iPhone in ten of...
- Tags: Apple iPhone, Vodafone Group Plc., Apple Inc., Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2008-05-06
- ebaY Australia Search Gadget (gadget)
- Besides looking great, ebaY Australia Search Gadget allows you to search ebaY Australia directly and easily from within Windows Vista. It's been optimized for the end user and speed for the world's most popular auction site. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
- Tags: eBay Inc., Gadget, Bob, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software
- Software downloads 2008-05-06
- Poll: Post-Yahoo, what should Microsoft do?
- Now that the Microsoft-Yahoo deal is tabled, what is Microsoft's next move? Many are assuming Microsoft is waiting for Yahoo's stock to tank in order to sweep in and make another pass at Yahoo. Others are counting on Microsoft buying another Web 2.0 powerhouse in Yahoo's stead...
- Tags: Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., Web 2.0, Internet, Mary Jo Foley
- Blog posts 2008-05-05
- Nature Collection (exe)
- Nature Collection 01 show beautiful images of rural Australia including animals, flowers and outback scenery. Ideal for your office or home computer, or even as a gift. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
- Tags: Anchor Support Services, Desktops, Productivity, Hardware
- Software downloads 2008-05-02
- IT managers voice doubt on speed, PoE for 802.11n hardware
- Computerworld has an interesting story describing IT managers' doubts about the 802.11n Wi-Fi hardware. In a panel discussion at Interop, the corporate tech guys describe installations that fail to deliver the promised throughput and discuss doubts on the new hardware's ability to deliver Power over Ethernet PoE. ...
- Tags: Voice, IEEE 802.11n, Hardware, Power Over Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Rik Fairlie
- Blog posts 2008-05-01
- Apple iMac refresh roundup
- Coverage of the Apple iMac refresh fell into two camps. The first consists of the usual specs and prices. This was a speed bump--the design of the aluminum all-in-one is unchanged--with faster Core 2 Duo processors, larger L2 cache, more memory, a faster system bus, and new...
- Tags: Processor, Apple iMac, Apple Inc., Intel Corp., Desktops, Hardware, John Morris
- Blog posts 2008-04-29
- XP SP3 available for download from Microsoft
- XP SP3 available for download from MicrosoftCheersI've been waiting all day over here in Australia (its 8:30 at night here right now) for the release of SP3 so cheers for the link mate :DPreviously Download was 544MB, now only 316MB?Adrian,Thanks for the direct link, but why is this download only...
- Tags: ISO standards, Process improvement, XP SP3, ISO, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP
- Discussion threads 2008-04-29
- Inevitable, huh? Not in Ed Tech
- I just finished a post on Ubuntu 8.04; the OS has converted my son from a Linux-hater to an OS-not-carer (yes, I just made that term up, but I think you know what I mean). Then I stumbled across a ComputerWorld article on the inevitability of Vista adoption in...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Christopher Dawson
- Blog posts 2008-04-29
- News to know: Ubuntu; Microhoo; IT scapegoats; XP; Google
- Notable headlines: Larry Dignan: Microsoft: Pondering the alternatives to Yahoo Microsoft should walk away from Yahoo WSJ: Ballmer's big choice Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: Adventures with Ubuntu 8.04 Gallery: A peek at Ubuntu 8.4 Jason Perlow: Ubuntu: I'm...
- Tags: Ubuntu, Google Inc., Information Technology, Apple Inc., SOA, Microsoft Corp., Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Microsoft Windows, Phishing, Help Desk, Podcasts, Web Services, Microsoft Windows XP, Middleware, Call Centers, Enterprise Software, Software, Operating Systems, Security, Spam And Phishing, It Operations, Internet, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2008-04-28
- Weeks before the Olympics, China collects its first gold medal, USA gets silver
- Weeks before the Olympics, China collects its first gold medal, USA gets silverConsidering ...that mankinds total atmospheric CO2 contribution is 0.12%, what does this matter? And no, that's not a typo - that's why you always see CO2 expressed in tons are contribution per capita, etc.The globe is getting hotter,...
- Tags: carbon dioxide
- Discussion threads 2008-04-26
- Weeks before the Olympics, China collects its first gold medal, USA gets silver
- Courtesy OECD and IEA. It's official, China is #1, world champ, leader of the pack. The US, long the leader, has relinquished its crown. A new study to be published in May says China now emits more man-made CO2 per year than the...
- Tags: China, Carbon Dioxide, Harry Fuller
- Blog posts 2008-04-25
- Microsoft to expand its Office streaming service?
- Computerworld is reporting that Microsoft is likely to announce the week of April 28 a new licensing arrangement for Office via which it would be available as a streamed service. The thinking, according to the report, is that this would give Microsoft, its partners and customers another...
- Tags: Desktop, Softricity SoftGrid, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Mary Jo Foley
- Blog posts 2008-04-25
- Microsoft takes wraps off Live Mesh
- Microsoft takes wraps off Live MeshInterestingJust waiting to see it work, in real apps. keeping fingers crossed. http://techwatch.reviewk.com/2008/04/live-mesh-explained/RE: Microsoft takes wraps off Live MeshAbsolutely dreadful on Vodafone wireless broadband HSDPA - extreme stuttering -- th---at---I----c--an--'t--un--un---dr--sta--nd--the--Mic------------g-u--y.And no way to play it back smooth. At least thought it would be in...
- Tags: Microsoft TAKES, Live Mesh, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2008-04-25
- Umm, Yummy: Mactel eats Lintel's desktop
- Red Hat recently issued a press release under the title What's Going On With Red Hat Desktop Systems? An Update whose content boiled down to "It's a loser, so We're bailing." Novell's SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 is a cool two year old product from a...
- Tags: Linux Desktop, Microsoft Windows Vista, Ubantu, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Operating Systems, Apple Mac OS, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Open Source, Desktops, UNIX, Software, Hardware, Paul Murphy
- Blog posts 2008-04-23
- Centrelink CIO: John Wadeson
- John Wadeson, CIO of Centrelink recently spoke to ZDNet Australia about the challenges running Australia's welfare payment business. He also discusses how the company manages the millions of transactions and billions of dollars flowing through the organization every week. by Administrator
- Tags: CIO, Payment, Operational Accounting, Finance, Administrator
- Blog posts 2008-04-22
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