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Firefox 3.0 Doesn't Focus On Business IT
However, a lack of enterprise support won't stop employees from downloading and using the browser on their own, with or without the backing of IT.
Toshiba Offers Lightweight Notebook With 128-GB Solid-State Drive
The machine's storage component, which is made by Toshiba, is the highest capacity SSD available for notebooks, the company said.
Samsung's Instinct Will Cost $130
Carried by Sprint, the iPhone competitor will debut on June 20 with a cheaper price, but monthly service costs will be similar.
AT&T Discusses 3G iPhone Upgrade Policy
Current iPhone users are automatically eligible to buy the 3G iPhone, but potential new users might have to prove they are worthy.
Inside Microsoft's $550 Million Mega Data Centers
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One In Three IT Staff Snoops On Colleagues
One in three IT professionals abuses administrative passwords to access confidential data such as colleagues' salary details, personal e-mails, or board-meeting minutes, according to a survey.
U.S. Doctors Making Slow Shift To Digital Records
Only a fraction of American doctors have switched from conventional paper records to electronic health records, with most citing cost as the biggest stumbling block, a national survey showed Wednesday.
American Well Offers Patients Virtual Doctor Visits
The online health care marketplace lets patients contact an accredited medical specialist live, 24 hours a day, via the Web or phone.
Former HP CEO Carly Fiorina, New Face Of McCain Campaign
Fiorina is such a visible presence on McCain's behalf that Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama is taking her on directly.
Yahoo-Google Deal Faces Scrutiny Antitrust Experts Say
The two firms announced a deal last week that would allow Yahoo to place Google ads on its site and collect the revenue.
Computer Searches Admitted In Double Murder Case
Computer engineer Neil Entwistle is charged with murdering his wife and baby daughter in a Massachusetts case.
IBM Roadrunner Judged World's Fastest Computer
The hardware manufacturer grabbed the top three slots on the Top 500 supercomputers list.
Telecommuting Could Save Gas And U.S. $38 Billion Annually
If the 53% of white-collar employees who could work from home did, the savings would be substantial, according to a Telework Exchange study.
Entertainment, Media Market To Hit $2.2 Trillion By 2012
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