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TechWeb Weekly Update - Thursday, May 1, 2008

Interop: Microsoft Sees 200,000 Protocol Downloads
Senior VP Bob Muglia says Microsoft products will feature "open connections" that will allow outside developers to more easily write programs that interact with its own.

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HP Reveals Memristor, The Fourth Passive Circuit Element
The memristor will enable a new era of nanoscale electronics, scientists say.

Microsoft Again Delays Windows XP SP3 Release
Microsoft is holding up the software update's release, this time after finding a compatibility issue with an electronic checkout system for retailers.

Ubuntu Linux Vs. Windows Vista: The Battle For Your Desktop
Is Linux finally ready to take on Windows as a desktop OS? We tried out both Vista and Ubuntu on individual PCs to see which works better. Here's who won.

Apple Updates iMacs Amid Booming Sales
In addition to faster processors, the new iMacs are rated EPEAT Silver and meet the Energy Star 4.0 requirements for power consumption.

Interop: SaaS Is A Key Driver Behind Upswing In Innovation
McKinsey & Company's Abhijit Dubey said software as a service is becoming mainstream within the IT industry, particularly among small and midsize companies.

Apple's iTunes Sells Movies On DVD Release Date
Apple said Thursday it would begin selling movie downloads on its iTunes service on the same day as the titles are released in DVD form, under an agreement with top Hollywood studios.

Microsoft's Board Fails To Decide On Yahoo
Microsoft's board met Wednesday to discuss its stand-off with Yahoo over its $41.8 billion takeover bid, but failed to reach a decision on what to do next, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Ex-Nortel VPs Settle Fraud Charges
The executives have agreed to each pay $75,000 plus disgorgements, the SEC said Wednesday.

Interop: Miercom Launches 'Certified Green' Testing Program
Cisco switches are the first products to receive the energy- and environment-friendly designation.

Judge Rejects RIAA's Music Copyright Infringement, Distribution Claims
Merely making copies of music available does not equal distribution, or primary copyright infringement, the judge said.

McKinsey: Measure Data Center Efficiency Like Car Fuel Efficiency
The report recommends companies adopt a new metric called Corporate Average Data Efficiency (CADE) that combines both IT and facilities costs to monitor energy use.

SAS Institute Unveils Software To Help Companies Go Green
SAS pitches the software as providing a proactive approach to assessing green efforts, before businesses are forced to by new laws or environmentally conscious customers.

Interop: Prof. Prahalad Says IT Matters More Than Ever
The business guru told an Interop audience that technology lets companies achieve greater flexibility and customization while lowering unit costs.

CinemaNow To Offer Movie Orders Via Cell Phone
Privately held digital entertainment provider CinemaNow said Tuesday that U.S. consumers would be able to use their cell phones to view movie trailers and order full-length movies.

EU Approves Oracle's Purchase Of BEA Systems
Oracle, the world's third-largest software maker, gained permission from European regulators on Tuesday to buy BEA Systems for $8.5 billion.

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Global Chip Sales Increased 3.4% In March, Says SIA
Global semiconductor sales increased 3.4 percent in March from the previous month, driven by growing sales of PCs and mobile phones outside the United States, an industry group said on Thursday.

Xerox Shows Off Future Tech And Tries To Better Define Itself
Despite failed attempts to cash in, the company and its PARC subsidiary have several pillars of growth in mind to compete with Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Salesforce.com.

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Microsoft Sees 200,000 Protocol Downloads; iTunes Sells Movies On DVD Release Date