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- Is it fair to criticize Google for the Gmail outage? [video]
- Yes it is fair to criticizeThis was a preventable mistake, and all preventable mistakes are worth criticizing.However I think the more important question is whether we are overreacting to what happened. And I think we are. A two hour outage actually less than that is not worth the amount of...
- Tags: Manufacturing, E-mail providers, cloud computing, Linux, video, Google Inc., outage, Google Gmail, Gmail outage, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-09-02
- Google, Microsoft and Zoho
- The Battle for the Desktop and Beyond Microsoft is in the news lately with its Office 2010 announcements. It contains, no surprise, a number of tidbits to make more of the application suite more cloud friendly and less costly. Implicit in this strategy...
- Tags: Google Inc., Zoho, Microsoft Corp., Software Purchase, Tools & Techniques, Desktops, Microsoft Office, Management, Hardware, Office Suites, Software, Brian Sommer
- Blog posts 2009-07-21
- When you see Chrome OS think business model
- When you see Chrome OS think business modelI stopped reading at."But when you consider the $50/year price to license an anti-viral, the $30/year to license a malware program and the additional $30/year you need for a registry cleaner"Talk about exaggerating the costs to justify the rest of your article. Not...
- Tags: Operating systems, Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Chrome, Chrome OS, Google Inc., operating system, malware, Linux
- Discussion threads 2009-07-10
- Google announces Chrome OS tech partners ... The threat to Microsoft (and Linux as a whole) grows
- Google announces Chrome OS tech partners ... The threat to Microsoft and Linux as a whole growsGood there's no DellDell = Junk so it's good Google is going with solid partners.RE: Google announces Chrome OS tech partners ... The threat to Microsoft and Linux as a whole growsWait, what threat?...
- Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Corp., Google Inc., Linux, operating system, Chrome OS, Chrome
- Discussion threads 2009-07-09
- EU to levy huge fine on Intel, hearing set for Microsoft
- EU to levy huge fine on Intel, hearing set for MicrosoftLet 'em have it.Because it won't change their behavior in any way. Instead of issuing a fine to the company, the EU should fine the shareholders. You want to see some quick action in a company's attitude change?...
- Tags: Web browsers, Intel Corp., Microsoft Corp., huge fine
- Discussion threads 2009-05-10
- Schmidt doesn't see problem with Apple board seat
- Schmidt doesn't see problem with Apple board seatThis is not entirely uncommon.He just needs to be sure he doesn't say the wrong thing and can show he isn't effecting the stock value of either company by having a seat.true but WTF?Is this why Apple is allowed to conduct ILLEGAL business...
- Tags: Corporate governance, board, Apple Inc., Google Inc., Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-05-08
- News to know: Swine flu; Microsoft; Windows 7; iPhone and Verizon
- Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Andrew Nusca: Swine Flu: Where to find virus, track outbreak, learn symptoms, more Harry Fuller: Swine flu and the enviornment? Mary Jo...
- Tags: Apple iPhone, Facebook, Microsoft Windows 7, Verizon Communications Inc., Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-04-28
- Google seeks to join Internet Explorer antitrust complaint
- Google seeks to join Internet Explorer antitrust complaintPatheticAlthough few will shed crocodile tears over beating up on Micorosft, I believe this is yet another indication that Google's image as the freindly, benevolent company out to do good is going to quickly wane. They're not just another big company doing everything...
- Tags: Corporate law, Web browsers, Google Inc., Internet Explorer antitrust complaint, antitrust complaint, antitrust, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-02-24
- Why Apple and Google need to get into the Netbook business
- This crappy photo-edit of a fairly standard netbook design illustrates the power of Apple branding. ZDNet Editor in Chief Larry Dignan recently picked up a Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Ubuntu Netbook and pinged me for tech support questions regarding his new toy --...
- Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Apple iPod, Operating System, Apple Inc., Wireless, Android, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Jason Perlow
- Blog posts 2008-11-22
- Google Chrome: Steal this browser
- Google Chrome: Steal this browserMemory Usage not commendableFirefox 3 uses lesser memory than Google Chrome. The base browser itself uses about 75MB and with 5 tabs opened, the total memory usage is around 200MB. Firefox with the same number of tabs is less than 100MB. Makes me wonder how efficient...
- Tags: Web browsers, Google Chrome, Web browser, Google Inc., Mozilla Firefox
- Discussion threads 2008-09-02
- What kind of company would "Micro-hoo" be?
- After falling off the radar screens for several weeks, Microsoft's proposed merger with Yahoo is back in the news feeds. First, Ballmer sent a letter to the Yahoo board, drawing a three week line in the sand after which Microsoft would possibly lower its bid and/or start a proxy...
- Tags: Google Inc., Merger, Network, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment, Finance, John Carroll
- Blog posts 2008-04-10
- Google's app war vs Microsoft: About to ramp?
- Google's app war vs Microsoft: About to ramp?Google is trying to keep it all under wrap, but, sooner or later will comeout swinging, with offline access, a Google Apps Appliance, etc. There will be a Java based run-time added to Gears to make it all work. Google is also being...
- Tags: Microsoft Corp., Google Inc.
- Discussion threads 2008-03-19
- Google prepares for wireless D-day; First milestone Dec. 3
- Google has until Dec. 3 to reveal some of its wireless cards. That's the day bidders in the Federal Communications Commission will have to declare whether they will join the 700 MHz wireless auction. According to the Wall Street Journal, Google is leaning toward being a bidder. In a...
- Tags: Google Inc., Partnership, Bond, Spectrum, Wi-Fi, Business Structures, Wireless, Finance, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2007-11-16
- Google: Does it have to be all FUD all the time?
- Google: Does it have to be all FUD all the time?UNA: FUDWhat's a FUD? Acronyms are frequently encountered for the first time in an unpredictable way. People who use acronyms and expect to be understood should define them on first use. Or, perhaps ZDNet should keep a...
- Tags: FUD, Google Inc.
- Discussion threads 2007-11-06
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