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EU approves Google's DoubleClick acquisition; Here comes the display ad ripples: EU approves Google's DoubleClick acquisition; Here comes the display ad ripplesIsn't that wonderfulEuro trash approves the merger of two American companies. Pfffttt.....I can see I may have to find a different search engine...... unless Google cans doubleclick entirely. Doubleclick is flat out intrusive, underhanded, and intolerable. If...; Tags: Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate law, Euro-trash, Google Inc., illegal war, advertisement, DoubleClick Inc., acquisition; Discussion threads 2008-03-11

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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
Open source as the villain in its own story: Open source as the villain in its own storyhuh?I read a lot of words there, but failed to discern any content!Value of a brandMicrosoft spends so much assuring it remains one of the top 3 most respected and approved brands in the world because sales are increased by trust. ...; Tags: Branding, brand, goodwill, Microsoft Corp., real dollar, open source, Microsoft Windows Vista; Discussion threads 2008-05-06
On owning your own bits: On owning your own bitsIf anyone is interested...Here are the cases I used:http://www.meritline.com/720-cd-dvd-storage-wallet-case.htmlAnd the software:www.invelos.comTotal cost, about $110, and I have room for another 500 or so DVD's before having to worry again.No, its OEM CD's, not CD-R's (although...)OEM CDs that one buys down at the local store are...; Tags: Consumer electronics, physical media, CD-collection, DVD, CD, media, disc; Discussion threads 2008-05-06
AT: ATThere will probably be......some kind of MD5 digest hashed to an iPhone private key which will be present on an update to the firmware. Yes?Yep - it's goneI tried at a Starbucks here in Colorado Springs and it asks for a user name, etc... vs just asking for you...; Tags: Wireless LANs, AT&T Corp., Apple iPhone, Starbucks Corp., Wi-Fi; Discussion threads 2008-05-05

Yahoo's Yang gives his 'don't crush our stock we're ok' address: Yahoo's Yang gives his 'don't crush our stock we're ok' addressLet the pigs have their lunchas they will do anyway (it's only a correction from a rise due to short term greed, so it's kind of their own vomit that they're eating), then everybody who isn't convinced that Steve Ballmer...; Tags: Investment, Financial accounting, knowledge economy, Yahoo! Inc., Yang, stock, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-05-05
TechTurn specializes in hand-me-downs with a tech twist: One of my neighbors actually set a television out curbside as garbage a few weeks back, which reminded me that in spite all of the media coverage about green tech over the past year guilty as charged, there's still a big problem with how to handle electronic gadgets at the...; Tags: Life, TechTurn, Capital Structures, Notebooks, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, Finance, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Management, Heather Clancy; Blog posts 2008-05-02
Volvo recall due to airbag software problems: Swedish automaker, Volvo, recalled 65,000 cars due a software problem related to side impact airbags. I spoke with Volvo spokesperson, Maria Bohlin, who told me the problem was discovered by Euro NCAP, a European automotive testing agency, which found the "inflatable curtain deployed milliseconds too late." She added that Volvo...; Tags: Software, Volvo, Tools & Techniques, Semiconductors, Management, Hardware, Michael Krigsman; Blog posts 2008-04-30
Fixing Windows Vista, Part 2: Taming UAC: Fixing Windows Vista, Part 2: Taming UACEd, You RockExcellent article; thanks a bunch.RE: Fixing Windows Vista, Part 2: Taming UACFinally! A journalist that spends time telling us how to make our vista experience better instead of endlessly trashing it.So many journalists think they are providing some "value" by telling...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), UAC, Taming UAC, Fixing Windows Vista, Part 2; Discussion threads 2008-04-29
Open source going from strength to strength: Open source going from strength to strengthOpen source doesn't rely on a single individual.That's a reasonable and appropriate point to make.But I suggest it needn't be reinforced by an exaggerated view of open source's gains. Because a more realistic appraisal would rebut if not refute your contentions, and seem...; Tags: open source; Discussion threads 2008-04-29
(Images: 'Grand Theft Auto IV' hits the streets): (Images: 'Grand Theft Auto IV' hits the streets)Garbage!!!!!!!!!!!What a bunch of crap designed for low class thugs to play at being cool!RE: 'Grand Theft Auto IV' still teaching 'kids' how to be better criminalsFor fear of starting a firestorm of opinion, games like the GTA franchise shouldn't be available to...; Tags: Games, game, Grand Theft Auto IV, GTA, Grand Theft, Grand Theft Auto; Discussion threads 2008-04-29
DiskCatalogMaker (dmg): DiskCatalogMaker is a simple disk management tool, which catalogs disks. It features fast search algorism. Supports drag and drop (copy, clip, trash, and catalog disks); Finder AppleEvents select original and open original; StuffIt / CompactPro / LHA archive formats.Version 4.4.1b fixesd a bug that could not print a disk comments...; Tags: Disk, FUJIWARA SOFTWARE, DiskCatalogMaker; Software downloads 2008-04-28
Microsoft earnings cheat sheet: Vista SP1 impact; Strong results expected; Is Yahoo a distraction?: Microsoft earnings cheat sheet: Vista SP1 impact; Strong results expected; Is Yahoo a distraction?Overseas pricing is a rip offMicrosoft reduced US prices for Vista by an reasonable amount but reduced the horrendously high UK prices hardly at all. With the weakening dollar the ratio of UK price to US price...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Microsoft Corp., Yahoo! Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-04-24
Microsoft earnings cheat sheet: Vista SP1 impact; Strong results expected; Is Yahoo a distraction?: Did Microsoft keep its focus amid all the Yahoo hubbub? It may not matter given the bump from the weak dollar that Microsoft is expected to get in the third quarter. According to Thomson Financial, Microsoft all resources is expected to report fiscal third quarter earnings of...; Tags: Revenue, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Earnings, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Xbox Shipment, Operational Accounting, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Finance, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-04-24
Ricoh announces G600 ruggedized camera in the U.K.: I'm always on the lookout for a good waterproof camera so the announcement of the new Ricoh G600 caught my eye, even if it's only for our cousins across the pond. The 10-megapixel G600 is not the sleekest looking compact camera out there, but it sure looks...; Tags: Ricoh Corp., Olympus Corp., Camera, 1030SW, Janice Chen; Blog posts 2008-04-23
Mobile software Monday: WorldMate for S60 and Windows Mobile: There are thousands of software titles available for mobile devices and I personally load up quite a few on my devices (not uncommon to see 20-30 titles on my smartphones). It has been tough to get reviews written for software titles when there is lots of news and hardware to...; Tags: Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-04-21
Are SOA-related business concerns outside the IT 'comfort zone'?: Those folks at Burton Group really know how to rattle our cages. A few weeks back, Anne Thomas Manes declared that she has yet to see any solid SOA success stories, and reportedly is still looking for one. When the subject of SOA business value came up,...; Tags: Information Technology, Business, SOA, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Web Services, Middleware, Enterprise Software, Software, Joe McKendrick; Blog posts 2008-04-18
eBay: Did listings change make a difference?: EBay on Wednesday reports its first quarter results and there are many loose ends to tie up. Did the company's changes to listing fees make a difference? Can eBay weather an economic downturn? Can the auction giant get growth going again? Those are some big questions and...; Tags: eBay Inc., Youssef Squali, Donahoe, Operational Accounting, Financial Accounting, Finance, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-04-16
Travel Guide (gadget): The Travel Guide brings you 53 of the worlds most popular travel sites all in one simple to use gadget and the Travel slide show. Compare prices for the best deal from any country from sites like Expedia Priceline Travelocity, Airline Network, Air France, British Airways Holidays, Cruise Direct, Hotelopia,...; Tags: Hotel, Sidebar Gadgets; Software downloads 2008-04-16
Psystar: Apple's terms violate U.S. monopoly laws: Psystar, a Miami-based OEM which is now offering OS X on generic PC hardware, claims that Apple's restrictive licensing terms violates U.S. monopoly laws. Whoa, bold claim there. Better have some deep pockets if the company wants to take the fight to court. In an interview with...; Tags: EULA, Apple Inc., Psystar, Monopoly Law, Apple Mac OS X, Operating Systems, Software, Apple Mac OS, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-04-15