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Apple may launch Intel laptops, analyst says: Apple may launch Intel laptops, analyst saysGardner is a little slow on the stock price targetThe stock hit 69+ Friday and is trading at just under 68 as we speak. Some analysts think the target is 90 - 100 because every ZDNet reader is going to buy and MacIntel...; Tags: investment, notebooks, desktops, laptop computer, somthing, gardner, powerbook line, apple inc., stock, mactel, intel corp., apple imac; Discussion threads 2005-11-30

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When IT culture changes with or without you: Are you suddenly a bad fit for your IT department?Workplace culture is one of those terms you hear HR professionals, executive strategists and job boards throw around all the time, but what it means is generally less clear--and usually depends on who's doing the talking. HR pros often speak about...; Tags: culture, information technology, strategy, management, deb perelman; Blog posts 2008-08-07
Vonage narrows losses: Can it grow?: Vonage has narrowed its losses two consecutive quarters, but it remains to be seen whether the company can grow. The company reported a second quarter net loss of $7 million, or 4 cents a share, on revenue of $228 million. Revenue was up 11 percent from a...; Tags: revenue, vonage holdings corp., marketing expense, operational accounting, marketing research, finance, marketing, larry dignan; Blog posts 2008-08-07
Intel: Linux has 'no place' on desktop: Intel: Linux has 'no place' on desktopIt's GainingI think Ubuntu and Wubi have made big strides in putting Linux on the desktop. My first encounter with Linux was back in the early(?)/mid 90s. I installed an early Slackware version of Linux on my 486 (along with OS/2, PC/DOS, Win 3.1...; Tags: operating systems, unix, open source, intel corp., ubuntu, wubi, newbie, linux, microsoft windows, desktop; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
The electric car is here, and your neighbor may be driving it already: The electric car is here, and your neighbor may be driving it alreadyTalk about Polution!!There's is no form of transportation MORE polluting than an electric car. Why people are so thrilled with them....They use power which is produce primarily by COAL!!!The coal-fired electricity has to be transmitted which costs...; Tags: car, electric car; Discussion threads 2008-08-06

Fake CNN news items malware campaign spreading rapidly: A currently active malware campaign taking advantage of a known social engineering tactic, namely, to entice the spammed user into clicking on a site with a fake news item in order to trick them into installing a fake Flash player (flashupdate.exe; get_flash_update.exe and watchmovie.mpg.exe), was massively spammed last night, with...; Tags: malware, social engineering, cnn, spyware, adware & malware, cyberthreats, e-mail, viruses and worms, security, online communications, dancho danchev; Blog posts 2008-08-06
Microsoft contracts stymie IBM laptop Linux plans: Microsoft contracts stymie IBM laptop Linux plansWhere had you read that?[i]When it comes to new hardware, most makers charge you for Windows even if you don’t get it. They do this to maintain their relationship with Microsoft[/i]Actually, I hear that these companies charge you for FreeDos, (though they claim it...; Tags: operating systems, ibm corp., microsoft corp., oem, lenovo group ltd., microsoft windows, agreement, linux; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
Lenovo announces plans to enter the netbook market with the S10: Lenovo announces plans to enter the netbook market with the S10Price and Size/WeightI agree. A major part of the appeal is the low price. I've got a 4 year old 12" Powerbook, and I want something smaller and cheaper for traveling. The original Asus eeePCs are looking very attractive.AnnoyingI see...; Tags: lenovo group ltd., s10, market-with, asus eeepc; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
Oracle: Gimme an L. Gimme an I. Gimme an N-U-X: Enterprise software giant Oracle is at LinuxWorld this week, positioning itself as head cheerleader for widespread adoption in the Enterprise. In addition to a keynote speech that discussed Oracle's position around Linux, as well as details of its own deployment, there were two announcements issued today. The...; Tags: data center, oracle corp., linux, data centers, unix, operating systems, open source, software, storage, hardware, data management, sam diaz; Blog posts 2008-08-06
VMware launches new system builder, certification programs, joins Linux Foundation: VMware is investing more resources in the channel and IT community -- and getting more involved in the Linux community -- to preserve its lead in the virtualization software market. At LinuxWorld and Next Generation Data Center Conference this week, the Palo Alto, Calif. virtualization software leader...; Tags: vmware inc., system builder program, virtualization, linux, cloud computing, utility computing, storage management, open source, servers, hardware, operating systems, software, storage, paula rooney; Blog posts 2008-08-06
Logitech diNovo Edge Mac keyboard: Keyboards are keyboards, right? Not exactly... I've taken Apple to task before about their new thin-profile aluminum keyboards, but like anything, you get used to them eventually. If you're looking for something completely different in the keyboard department, check out the Logitech ...; Tags: apple macintosh, logitech, keyboards, hardware, peripherals, jason d. o\'grady; Blog posts 2008-08-06
Six steps to an effective data governance program: As data governance becomes a key benchmark of a company's responsibility to enhance and protect data, here are six simple steps that start to develop a program based on individual needs. In the past few years, dozens of high-profile incidents involving data mismanagement have gained international attention. Caught off...; Tags: data, organization, corporate governance, tools & techniques, pricing, databases, business operations, corporate law, management, marketing, enterprise software, software, data management, data governance, mismanagement, steve alder, ibm, special to zdnet; News items 2008-08-06
FDA fake ad to test real ones: FDA fake ad to test real onesPrescription Drugs should not be marketed to the massesPeriod.Prescription drugs can not be directly legally purchased by the general population. They should not be allowed to be marketed to the masses. This marketing is not in the interest of our healthcare. It merely serves...; Tags: federal government, physician, patient, fda, advertisement; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
Yes, Macs are expensive ... so what?: Yes, Macs are expensive ... so what?I'm telling you whatBuy a pc twice as fast as a mac in hardware performance terms.RE: Yes, Macs are expensive ... so what?I can agree with him. I wouldn't want to pay out that much money for a desktop or laptop when they will...; Tags: desktops, microsoft windows vista (longhorn), microsoft windows, low-end pc, apple macintosh, macs are, microsoft windows vista, apple inc., pc, adrian; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
Zittrain explains the future of the Internet: Zittrain explains the future of the InternetThe internet is...A series of tube-like structures that can get clogged with too much information. Some tubes will be made bigger in the future to enhance the flow of information, but in reality we will discover that the new, wider tubes, will be filled...; Tags: e-mail, zittrain, internet; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
IBM's clever idea is Linux on a stick: IBM's clever idea is Linux on a stickGood Lord. Paleeze get a Laptop already! ;)Or, did you get one and not tell us????.............RE: IBM's clever idea is Linux on a stickWhen IBM have everything under control....linux will be next.RE: IBM's clever idea is Linux on a stickHuh? That's only been...; Tags: unix, operating systems, open source, linux, ibm corp., clever idea; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
Don't trust Google with your data: Don't trust Google with your dataNo, I don't trust Google BUT...I trust Google more than I trust me. There is a bigger chance that I'll lose my own data than Google will. I don't have the energy nor do I choose to spend the money to constantly backup all of...; Tags: backups, cloud computing, google inc.; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
It's not good for everything, therefore it's not good for anything: It's not good for everything, therefore it's not good for anythingScientific vs. Data Processing: Did you just switch sides?Even in a research institute, most of the people will use boring finance and word processing applications that are well supported on all the major computing platforms. On the other hand, niches...; Tags: internet, desktops, operating systems, nich, sun ray, mission critical, institute, pc, sun microsystems inc., research institute; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
Are you a Dog or a Cat?: Are you a Dog or a Cat?You proved my point.People do not like change unless they are the implementors.Dog/Cat/FishI liked the way you put that! vista is a pretty configuration but it is a new learning venture for us all..I'm a dog/cat person...who also loves fish..hehehehThey moved everything around......to create...; Tags: productivity, vista; Discussion threads 2008-08-05
Sonos ZonePlayer ZP120: The Sonos ZonePlayer ZP120 is the amplified base station portion of the Sonos Digital Music System. One ZP120 is included with the Sonos Bundle 150 (BU150), but additional units, for expanding the wireless music network into more rooms, can be purchased for $500 each. Because it has a built-in amplifier...; Tags: sonos; Product reviews 2008-08-05