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Best Buy gives poor hd-dvd buyers some gift card balm: Best Buy gives poor HD-DVD buyers some gift card balmShouldn't there just be a recycle/replacement program in placethe components of HD-DVD players are still modern and reusable??? Be nice, maybe environmentally friendly to 'recall' and replace/reimburse to get this dying tech tree out of consumers' way and back into...; Tags: HD DVD, Consumer electronics, HD-DVD, gift card, Best Buy Co. Inc., HD-DVD buyer, poor HD-DVD buyer, card, DVD; Discussion threads 2008-03-19

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The key to Windows success? It's all about the drivers: The greatest advantage of the Windows ecosystem is that there are so many choices. The biggest problem with the Windows ecosystem is that there are so many choices. Ironic, isn't it? The sheer number of choices means you can almost certainly...; Tags: Problem, Driver, OEM, Graphics Subsystem, Vista/Server 2008/Win7 Ecosystem, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Notebooks, Software, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Ed Bott; Blog posts 2008-05-13
EDS' troubled legacy of failed IT projects: Observing the news that HP is acquiring EDS, perhaps it's time to reflect on EDS' troubled history with IT projects. I've written about a number of failed projects where EDS played a role. Warning, some of these stories are ugly: More EDS issues over...; Tags: Information Technology, Electronic Data Systems Corp., Strategy, Government, Management, Michael Krigsman; Blog posts 2008-05-13
Could "not so high end" gaming systems tarnish Alienware's reputation?: Just as it seems that Dell is exiting the high-end gaming PC market by ditching the XPS line, Alienware announced its entry into the "not so high end" gaming market. Is this a good move for Alienware or could it dilute a brand considered to represent extreme gaming? ...; Tags: Alienware, Games, Personal Technology, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-05-13
Major career web sites hit by spammers attack: What is the future of spamming next to managed spamming appliances, like the ones already offered for use on demand? It's targeted spamming going beyond the segmentation of the already harvested emails on per country basis, and including other variables such as city of residence, employment history, education, spoken languages,...; Tags: Job, CAPTCHA, Web, Career, Spammer, Malware, Web Site, Spamming, Tool, Attack, E-mail, Spam, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security, Online Communications, Spam And Phishing, Dancho Danchev; Blog posts 2008-05-12

Phantom Burner (exe): Phantom Burner is a virtual CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-R drive. It not only allows you to mount disc image files as virtual CD or DVD discs, but also let you create disc image files by burning to the virtual CD-R drive, from using any disc burning software. By supporting standard SCSI commands, it...; Tags: Disc, CD-R, Phantombility, Phantom Burner; Software downloads 2008-05-12
All USB ports aren't created equal: Remember my theory about 10.5.2 causing poor audio quality in Skype? I pretty much convinced that 10.5.2 is the culprit, but there's another theory floating around out there – that it's related to USB ports. The problem manifested itself most recently in the...; Tags: USB Port, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Philips DCP851 portable DVD player w/ iPod dock: While the DCP750 and DCP850 weren't the first portable DVD players to include built-in iPod docks, the Philips brand ensured that they made a bigger splash than earlier models from the likes of iLuv. For 2008, Philips has overhauled the design, opting for a tablet configuration instead of the standard...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Consumer electronics, Media players, DVD player, Philips DCP851, Apple iPod, Philips Electronics N.V., DVD; Product reviews 2008-05-09
Why do Macs need so much fixing?: Why do Macs need so much fixing?My point exactly (nt)(nt)I guess we're both the luckiest people in the world.All of my systems (Windows, OS X, Linux, and Solaris) work fine. No muss, no fuss, no problems. It's good to be me.Come come nowRoss2000: [i]Am I the luckiest guy in the...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Macs need, Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
Health care debate is a neverending story: Health care debate is a neverending storySupply and demandOf course there's a way to balance the two. It's called the Market. Get third-party pay out of the equation, and demand and supply laws will come into effect.The reason demand is so high is because prices are artificially low. Whenever you...; Tags: Vertical industries, Benefits, HEALTHCARE, Insurance, health care; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
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
Wondershare Video to iPod Converter for Mac (zip): Wondershare Video to iPod Converter for Mac is a perfect solution for Mac users to convert video to iPod. This Mac video to iPod converter can convert video files including MPEG1, MPEG2, MP4, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, Mpeg TS/TP (for HD Video) to iPod video formats for playback on iPod touch,...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Apple iPod, Video, Wondershare Software, Corporate Communications, Digital Music, Digital Media, Marketing, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics; Software downloads 2008-05-09
Health care debate is a neverending story: The longer I cover the health care beat, the more I realize it's the one market where no one is happy. This should not surprise. Supply is naturally limited, demand virtually unlimited. There seems no way to balance the two. Julie...; Tags: Health Care, Vertical Industries, Benefits, Healthcare, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-05-08
Monetizing social media: Still an uphill climb; Some friends may be worthless: Monetizing social media: Still an uphill climb; Some friends may be worthlessSomething is worth exactllywhat someone else is willing to pay for it.Couldn't be because they stink?Their revenue shortfall and lack of growth could just as likely be traced to their notorious right wing bias. As the neocons fall...; Tags: MySpace, social media, advertiser, social networking, advertisement; Discussion threads 2008-05-08
iTunes FairPlay DRM - Protecting artists and labels, or helping Apple sell more iPods?: iTunes FairPlay DRM - Protecting artists and labels, or helping Apple sell more iPods?Adrian, I do not think it is a lack of ....motivation as much of lack of knowing that DRM even exist until they are trapped by it.Oh, come on man...You think people are stupid about this in...; Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Digital music, Apple Inc., digital-rights management, Apple iTunes; Discussion threads 2008-05-08
AMD's new roadmap: Can it execute?: AMD's new roadmap: Can it execute?Is "asset smart" the new term for "fabless"?Is the term "asset smart" another way of saying, "Fabless"? I mean, "Fabless" does have a negative connotation to it. "Asset Smart" sounds new and fresh and exciting. I like it !!! Perhaps it means...; Tags: Video cards, Semiconductors, Processors, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., graphics, chip, Intel Corp., graphics chip, new roadmap, Puma, asset; Discussion threads 2008-05-08
An idea about teaching Linux to the MCSE community: An idea about teaching Linux to the MCSE communityIt's not about shellsIt's about where things are and what they're called.Remember we can have the scripts configure gnome to look like windows and pop up wintel like menus too.Put the cart before the horse.You'll need to get them all into the...; Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Unix, server, Linux; Discussion threads 2008-05-08
Plato DVD to FLV Converter (exe): Plato DVD to FLV Converter is a professional dvd flv Ripper software to convert dvd to youtube flv video easily with selectable movie title, subtitle, audio track ,and customize output video and audio quality. Version 7.83 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, and bug fixes.; Tags: FLV, DVD, Plato Global Creativity; Software downloads 2008-05-08
Plato DVD to iPhone Converter (exe): Plato DVD to iPhone Converter is a professional DVD iPhone Ripper software to convert dvd to iphone mpeg-4/h.264 mp4 video easily with selectable movie title, subtitle, audio track ,and customize output video and audio quality. Version 7.83 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, and bug fixes.; Tags: Apple iPhone, Plato Global Creativity, DVD, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment; Software downloads 2008-05-08
Ziggy Games (exe): Ziggy Games is a simple, free way to play the best 1,000+ fun online games, watch movies, TV shows, and fun videos. You can also listen to live streaming radio. With Ziggy Games you can enjoy the top free state-of-the-art flash games, HD movies & TV shows, streamed live to...; Tags: TV, ZiggyTV, Ziggy Games, Games, Personal Technology; Software downloads 2008-05-08