Mark Shuttleworth announced in a press call yesterday that he will step down from his role as CEO of Canonical, the company behind the Ubuntu operating system, but will remain involved in the Ubuntu project...
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So far, in our Windows 7 Overview series, we have published the following: Windows 7 beta quick review Windows 7: Easy Connect Windows 7: Action Center Overview Windows...
To help foster interoperability among office productivity applications, Microsoft Corp. today published documentation detailing its implementation of OASIS Open Document Format (ODF) version 1.1 support in Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 2, currently in beta...
Microsoft is working to boost the appeal of Windows Mobile among consumers by appointing a new head of marketing and by lending support to a new application for viewing Web content. Microsoft announced on Tuesday...
Mozilla has announced that chief executive Mitchell Baker is stepping down in favour of chief operating officer John Lilly. Baker will remain as chairman of the open source non-profit organisation, but Lilly will take over...
In the 1970s, Vint Cerf played a leading role in developing the Internet's technical foundation. For the past seven years, he's faced the more daunting task of leading a key agency that oversees his creation....
Google has inked a deal with Nielsen to provide viewer data to the Google TV Ads service. First launched in April this year as a trial, Google TV Ads offers a way to better target...
The chairman of internet search firm Yahoo, Terry Semel, has quit as chief executive and has been replaced by co-founder Jerry Yang. In the post since 2001, Mr Semel has been under pressure for some...
Google is to introduce a new service to its AdWords advertisement management service in April that allows clients to block certain users from seeing their ads. The move will allow advertisers to further combat click...
The world's first audiophile Wi-Fi audio component has been announced by Slim Devices, claiming their new release will provide sound quality that "surpasses even the most exotic CD players". Transporter costs $1,999 (£1,079) and is...
Here is a interesting submission, although I'd like to point out that Microsoft is changing this behavior in future builds. Here's what would of happened if it weren't for dedicated beta testers and our loud...
Microsoft is looking into deploying foot controls to give computer users' hands a break from typing and moving the mouse around. The technology might aid in battling repetitive stress injury. At its annual...
According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Nicholas Negoponte, co-founder and chairman of MIT's Media Lab, has stepped down from his position to concentrate on his One Laptop Per Child initiative. The changes went...
Gateway said Thursday that chief executive Wayne Inouye has stepped down in favor of former Gateway president Rick Snyder, effective immediately. Inouye resigned his post to pursue other interests, the computer maker said. Snyder will...
The saga continues as head of Livedoor and Japanese celebrity Takafumi Horei steps down, allowing Kozo Hiramatsu (the company's executive) to take his place. As...
Square Enix cites health issues for Yasumi Matsuno's departure; Akitoshi Kawazu takes over as producer for upcoming PS2 RPG. Square Enix announced today that Final Fantasy XII producer Yasumi Matsuno will be...
The EU's anti-trust chief met Microsoft's CEO in Brussels and warned him that the tech giant must stop abusing Windows' virtual monopoly or face action, the European Commission said on Wednesday. European Union Competition Commissioner...
HP have today announced that Carly Fiorina, CEO, will no longer be working for HP. After a disagreement between Fiorina and HP over the companies strategy in PC and ink markets, it emerged that Fiorina...
Search engine and web leader Google have announced their efforts to cut down on the amount of spam seen on blog comments. A problem that afflicts and annoys many bloggers, it's also a major issue...
Last July, while most people were taking summer vacations, the Sony Corporation of America made a little noticed, but crucial announcement. Jay Samit, a longtime music industry executive, was appointed general manager...
Antitrust regulators from the 15 member nations of the European Union will gather in Brussels on March 15 to discuss a European Commission antitrust ruling against Microsoft, according to a diplomat close to one national...
The Recording Industry Association of America picked up the pace of its legal attack on Net music swappers Tuesday, filing copyright infringement suits against another 531 individuals. As with the last round...
It's that time of year again for I, Cringely to make his predictions for the new year. Last year's predictions where right on the nose; and we'll just have to wait and see if...
During the hectic holiday season, many shoppers rely on the convenience and speed of shopping online. If you're among them, be sure to use the same level of caution on the Web that you would...
Documentation for Developers and Modest Changes in Software Will Minimize or Eliminate Impact on Consumers and Address Issues Raised by Aug. 11 Ruling While Appeal Moves Forward Microsoft Corp. today announced...
The chipmaker will unveil its Athlon 64 processor on Tuesday. Along with added performance, the chip offers PC buyers the option of upgrading to 64-bit software--a feature Intel's Pentium doesn't offer. Such software, which offers...
Handheld maker Palm has cleared the last regulatory hurdle in its bid to acquire rival Handspring. The company said Friday it has completed a government-required waiting period, during which the deal could be held up...
IBM and Hewlett-Packard are engaged in one of the fiercest benchmarking battles seen in some time. As of Monday afternoon, IBM reclaimed the world record for transaction processing with one of its high-end...
Microsoft is continuing to clamp down on employees who buy software at cost and then resell it. The company confirmed yesterday that it has taken "appropriate actions" against an undisclosed number of workers at the...
(starts humming mac switch music) I used to use this tee-bee message board but when I clicked the post button and my computer went bzz bbbb bzzbzbbz and then it just shut down! I was...
Amid fears that consumers won't be shelling out for high-ticket items this holiday season, PC makers are lowering prices to try and loosen consumers' purse strings. Gateway on Friday became the latest PC maker...
AS WE NOTED SOME weeks back, demand exceeds supply for Radeon products and now it appears that its major foundry partner, TSMC, has received an order to produce extra wafers to help its graphics chip...
I ripped this interesting article from PCWorld.com, check it out ;) Notebook buyers looking ahead to 2002 can expect better processors, cooler graphics, built-in wireless connectivity, and a few radical new designs. ...
