IBM To Linux Developers: 'Stop Copying Windows'
Company executives call on the open source community to do more to make Linux popular as a desktop OS for consumers and businesses.
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NASA Dispels Internet Rumors About Life On Mars
Officials caution against rumors, conspiracy theories, and speculation as interest grows and the Phoenix Mars Lander continues to collect specimens from the Red P***t.
Dan Kaminsky Reveals DNS Flaw At Black Hat
More than 80 technology vendors launched an unprecedented campaign to fix a flaw in widely distributed DNS software that could allow a form of attack called DNS cache poisoning.
Apple Issues iPhone 2.0.1 Firmware Update
The 250 MB download is expected to fix some stability issues on the iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPod Touch.
Inside Two Electric Cars
GM's Chevy Volt is a plug-in hybrid concept car. Tesla Motors' Roadster is an all-electric vehicle in production. We peek under the hoods of both.
IBM Joins Linux Distributors In Attacking Microsoft Windows, Office
At LinuxWorld, IBM threw its support behind Microsoft-free PCs for business and introduced a package of open source software for Linux-based supercomputers.
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Tech Industry's Financial Results Show Sky Isn't Falling
An analysis of second-quarter results for Cisco, SAP, IBM and others shows that businesses are still spending on IT despite the poor economy.
World's No.4 PC Maker Lenovo's 1Q Net Up 65%
Lenovo Group, the world's fourth-largest PC maker, posted a 65.3 percent rise in net quarterly profit, the slowest growth in a year, as it copes with a U.S. slowdown and weaker Chinese demand after a devastating earthquake.
New Yorkers Addicted To E-Mail More Than Most, Offered 12-Step Program
AOL's fourth annual e-mail addiction survey shows that 62% of people check work e-mail on the weekends.
Cisco CEO Says Not In Talks To Buy Big Companies
Cisco is not in deal talks with any big companies, Chief Executive John Chambers said in response to a question about his interest in buying giant storage company EMC Wednesday.
New Yahoo Election Tally Reveals Big Protest Vote
Yahoo on Tuesday released a recount of the vote for its board that revealed a strong protest vote against five of nine directors, including Chief Executive Jerry Yang.
CSC Reports Strong First Quarter But Outlook Disappoints
For its fiscal first quarter, CSC reported record revenue of $4.44 billion, up 16% from the previous year, on the strength of a 39% increase in sales of business services and a 12.3% gain in technology outsourcing sales.
Sprint Beats Street, Shares Off On Planned Offering
Sprint Nextel posted higher-than-expected second-quarter results on Wednesday as the No. 3 U.S. mobile service lost fewer subscribers than expected due to sales of a new phone and new service plans.
Microsoft To Counter Open Source With 'Basic' Software Line
The software vendor plans to develop versions of its products with "basic functionality" to be sold at lower prices than its standard offerings.
Remote DVR Technology Does Not Violate Copyright Laws, Says Court
The appeals court overturned a prior ruling that Cablevision's storage of TV shows on a centralized server constituted copyright infringement.
U.S. Health System Is A 'National Tragedy'
In his LinuxWorld keynote, McKesson's CIO said the lack of modern technology in doctors' offices, hospitals, and research centers is costing Americans their lives.
Apple Cheats Tech Workers On Overtime Pay, Lawsuit Claims
The attorneys pressing the suit are seeking to include all of Apple's California IT workers, including those who are dispatched to Apple retail stores.
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