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Shuttleworth steps down as Ubuntu CEO

Matthew Hopson — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:27:49 +0000

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... Read more...

Windows 7: Problem Steps Recorder overview

Tom Warren — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:15:48 +0000

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... Read more...

Microsoft takes concrete steps to foster interoperability

Chakkaradeep Chandran — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:58:29 +0000

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... Read more...

Microsoft steps up Windows Mobile consumer push

Daniel Fleshbourne — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:05:19 +0000

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... Read more...

Mozilla chief steps down

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:39:46 +0000

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... Read more...

Vint Cerf Steps Down as ICANN Chairman

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 03:29:22 +0000

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.... Read more...

Google steps up TV advertising push

Daniel Fleshbourne — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:45:04 +0000

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... Read more...

Yahoo boss steps down from post

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:58:48 +0000

The chairman of internet search firm Yahoo, Terry Semel, has quit as chief executive and has been replaced by co-founder Jerry Yang.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... Read more...

Google steps up click fraud war

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 18:30:10 +0000

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... Read more...

Wi-Fi audio steps up a gear

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 21:35:47 +0000

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 (Â£1,079) and is... Read more...

Vista UAC: 7 Steps to delete a shortcut

Mon, 05 Jun 2006 09:03:48 +0000

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... Read more...

Microsoft Steps up Battle Against RSI

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 06:02:43 +0000

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... Read more...

MIT Media Lab Chairman Steps Down

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 18:30:52 +0000

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... Read more...

Gateway CEO Inouye Steps Down

Thu, 09 Feb 2006 15:42:50 +0000

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... Read more...

Livedoor Boss Steps Down

Tue, 24 Jan 2006 12:06:41 +0000

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... Read more...

FFXII Producer Steps Down

Mon, 01 Aug 2005 21:42:50 +0000

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... Read more...

EU Says to Take Steps if Microsoft Doesn't Comply

Wed, 27 Apr 2005 21:17:01 +0000

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... Read more...

Carly Steps Down at HP

Wed, 09 Feb 2005 15:03:33 +0000

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... Read more...

Google Steps Up to Stop Comment Spam on Blogs

Wed, 19 Jan 2005 11:52:52 +0000

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... Read more...

Teaching an old Walkman new steps

Mon, 19 Apr 2004 14:24:49 +0000

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... Read more...

Europe weighs antitrust steps for Microsoft

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 15:32:03 +0000

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... Read more...

RIAA steps up file-trading suits

Tue, 17 Feb 2004 23:46:53 +0000

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... Read more...

Two Steps Forward, Two Steps Back

Tue, 06 Jan 2004 01:42:07 +0000

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... Read more...

Take Steps to Avoid Getting Tricked by Spoof Websites

Tom Warren — Tue, 16 Dec 2003 03:02:26 +0000

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... Read more...

Microsoft Announces Steps to Address Eolas Patent Ruling

Tom Warren — Tue, 07 Oct 2003 09:33:09 +0000

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... Read more...

AMD's Athlon steps up to 64 bits

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 23 Sep 2003 07:31:54 +0000

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... Read more...

Palm steps closer to Handspring merger

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 08 Aug 2003 18:07:13 +0000

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... Read more...

IBM steps over HP to take benchmark lead

Tue, 01 Jul 2003 19:44:26 +0000

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... Read more...

Microsoft steps up software controls

Tue, 04 Feb 2003 21:59:51 +0000

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... Read more...

Invision Power steps up to the Switchers

Steven Parker — Thu, 12 Dec 2002 22:33:39 +0000

(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... Read more...

Gateway steps up with a $399 PC

Daniel Fleshbourne — Sat, 02 Nov 2002 10:30:01 +0000

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... Read more...

ATI steps up 12-inch wafer starts at TSMC

Fri, 20 Sep 2002 04:07:35 +0000

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... Read more...

Notebooks will take giant steps in 2002

Fri, 16 Nov 2001 17:58:36 +0000

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. ... Read more...