2008 Feb 28
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
In a practically unheard of move, Microsoft is cutting the price of several boxed versions of its desktop operating system. Some a read more »
In a practically unheard of move, Microsoft is cutting the price of several boxed versions of its desktop operating system. Some a read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology Slashdot
An anonymous reader writes "Popular Mechanics has been getting some great access inside the labs at MIT all week, and they've gott read more »
An anonymous reader writes "Popular Mechanics has been getting some great access inside the labs at MIT all week, and they've gott read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
The 'Wall Street Journal' reported that Grand Theft Auto publisher Take-Two has gotten additional offers since Electronic Arts bid read more »
The 'Wall Street Journal' reported that Grand Theft Auto publisher Take-Two has gotten additional offers since Electronic Arts bid read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
What's the software development industry's hottest commodity? Open source, Matt Asay says, based on findings of a recent study by read more »
What's the software development industry's hottest commodity? Open source, Matt Asay says, based on findings of a recent study by read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
Don't be in a rush to install new service packs or any new software for that matter read more »
Don't be in a rush to install new service packs or any new software for that matter read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology Slashdot
spikedLemur writes "Vladimir Vukicevic of the Firefox team stumbled upon some questionable practices from Apple while trying to im read more »
spikedLemur writes "Vladimir Vukicevic of the Firefox team stumbled upon some questionable practices from Apple while trying to im read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Web
Webware.com
Pedestrians repeatedly thumbing their cell phones could be playing the latest mobile game, but it's just as likely they're micro read more »
Pedestrians repeatedly thumbing their cell phones could be playing the latest mobile game, but it's just as likely they're micro read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
Video: Social networking through online chess. Even if you just checkmated your new friend in India or took your R read more »
Video: Social networking through online chess. Even if you just checkmated your new friend in India or took your R read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
Honda will launch two dedicated hybrids in 2009. read more »
Honda will launch two dedicated hybrids in 2009. read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology Slashdot
I Don't Believe in Imaginary Property writes "It seems that SCO is never without a trick up its sleeve. In the new '$100 million' read more »
I Don't Believe in Imaginary Property writes "It seems that SCO is never without a trick up its sleeve. In the new '$100 million' read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Web
Webware.com
One of the greatest pieces of software Apple has ever come up with is Photo Booth. It's dead simple to use, and about as enterta read more »
One of the greatest pieces of software Apple has ever come up with is Photo Booth. It's dead simple to use, and about as enterta read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
In his latest press conference, the president again warns Congress any delay increases the U.S. vulnerability to terror strikes. B read more »
In his latest press conference, the president again warns Congress any delay increases the U.S. vulnerability to terror strikes. B read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Web
Webware.com
Finally, visual search that isn't dumb. I have puzzled over several tools that try to put a visual interface on Web search. read more »
Finally, visual search that isn't dumb. I have puzzled over several tools that try to put a visual interface on Web search. read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
With the backing of a handful of heavy hitters in the industry, this week's announcement of VMsafe is much more than a small secur read more »
With the backing of a handful of heavy hitters in the industry, this week's announcement of VMsafe is much more than a small secur read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
Google is partnering with homeless shelters to give out free phone numbers and voicemail to San Francisco's homeless. read more »
Google is partnering with homeless shelters to give out free phone numbers and voicemail to San Francisco's homeless. read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
Microsoft didn't want to have a two-tiered Vista upgrade program with both Vista Capable and Vista Premium Ready logos, but that's read more »
Microsoft didn't want to have a two-tiered Vista upgrade program with both Vista Capable and Vista Premium Ready logos, but that's read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
Industrial Origami's metal-folding techniques are designed to slash the expense of making appliances and car parts. read more »
Industrial Origami's metal-folding techniques are designed to slash the expense of making appliances and car parts. read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology Slashdot
An anonymous reader brings us an Ars Technica report about a proposed bill in Tennessee which would require state-funded universit read more »
An anonymous reader brings us an Ars Technica report about a proposed bill in Tennessee which would require state-funded universit read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Web
Webware.com
(Credit: CNET Networks) If you're an office worker in the unfortunate position of having a lackluster printer that's incapable of read more »
(Credit: CNET Networks) If you're an office worker in the unfortunate position of having a lackluster printer that's incapable of read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
AMD's long-awaited quad-core Opteron "Barcelona" processor appears to be ready to go read more »
AMD's long-awaited quad-core Opteron "Barcelona" processor appears to be ready to go read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
Nanoexa's software is designed to create safer, cheaper, more durable lithium-ion batteries. read more »
Nanoexa's software is designed to create safer, cheaper, more durable lithium-ion batteries. read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Web
Webware.com
I don't know about you, but I often find myself saying "I'd totally buy that if it cost $__ less." It happens to me all the time w read more »
I don't know about you, but I often find myself saying "I'd totally buy that if it cost $__ less." It happens to me all the time w read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
Would you give Google your health records? OS X can expose your passwords, and the Webware 100! read more »
Would you give Google your health records? OS X can expose your passwords, and the Webware 100! read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology Slashdot
Klatoo55 writes "Various artists are considering lawsuits in order to press for their share of the estimated hundreds of millions read more »
Klatoo55 writes "Various artists are considering lawsuits in order to press for their share of the estimated hundreds of millions read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
The company statement says: "Dell's business priorities drive revenue up 10 percent in fourth quarter." The real story was that pr read more »
The company statement says: "Dell's business priorities drive revenue up 10 percent in fourth quarter." The real story was that pr read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
Plus: Novell profit tops Street...Applied Materials tops forecasts...Alcatel outlook weak...Cisco profit climbs...Time Warner lowe read more »
Plus: Novell profit tops Street...Applied Materials tops forecasts...Alcatel outlook weak...Cisco profit climbs...Time Warner lowe read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
Simbol Mining aims to extract minerals and metals from brine deep beneath the earth's surface. read more »
Simbol Mining aims to extract minerals and metals from brine deep beneath the earth's surface. read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology Slashdot
I Don't Believe in Imaginary Property writes "The European Parliament just passed a proposal to treat internet censorship as a tra read more »
I Don't Believe in Imaginary Property writes "The European Parliament just passed a proposal to treat internet censorship as a tra read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
q&a The social-news start-up founder explains what's in store for the site--even as some critics declare a downturn in the Web read more »
q&a The social-news start-up founder explains what's in store for the site--even as some critics declare a downturn in the Web read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology ZDNet News
Software maker sees increased Linux sales and lower costs for the quarter. Business software maker Novell on Thursday reported a read more »
Software maker sees increased Linux sales and lower costs for the quarter. Business software maker Novell on Thursday reported a read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
As part of a class-action suit over the Windows Vista Capable logo program, internal Microsoft e-mails have surfaced outlining a v read more »
As part of a class-action suit over the Windows Vista Capable logo program, internal Microsoft e-mails have surfaced outlining a v read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology ZDNet News
The world's second-largest PC maker posted a lower-than-expected quarterly profit and cautioned that customers may rein in spendin read more »
The world's second-largest PC maker posted a lower-than-expected quarterly profit and cautioned that customers may rein in spendin read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology Slashdot
thorwil writes "Brainstorm is a new site where everyone can submit and vote on ideas for Ubuntu. It's inspired by Dell's Ideastorm read more »
thorwil writes "Brainstorm is a new site where everyone can submit and vote on ideas for Ubuntu. It's inspired by Dell's Ideastorm read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
It took forever, but the auction service and the patent-licensing company finally agree to a confidential settlement in which the read more »
It took forever, but the auction service and the patent-licensing company finally agree to a confidential settlement in which the read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
In part one of a two-part interview, the Digg founder tells CNET News.com that he doesn't want his company to get bought any time read more »
In part one of a two-part interview, the Digg founder tells CNET News.com that he doesn't want his company to get bought any time read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
Outside of a fanatic few, how many computer users really will give a fig about the revamped JotSpot technology? read more »
Outside of a fanatic few, how many computer users really will give a fig about the revamped JotSpot technology? read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
CNET News.com's Daniel Terdiman spent a day hanging out with the MythBusters. Stay tuned for a full story and photo gallery. read more »
CNET News.com's Daniel Terdiman spent a day hanging out with the MythBusters. Stay tuned for a full story and photo gallery. read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology Slashdot
An anonymous reader writes "Researchers from the University of Cambridge have discovered flaws in the card payment systems used by read more »
An anonymous reader writes "Researchers from the University of Cambridge have discovered flaws in the card payment systems used by read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
Antitrust woes, a protracted battle for Yahoo, and a shifting software market. Welcome to Steve Ballmer's world. read more »
Antitrust woes, a protracted battle for Yahoo, and a shifting software market. Welcome to Steve Ballmer's world. read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
The search king's chief executive only wanted to talk about health care at a conference in Florida. But there are plenty of other read more »
The search king's chief executive only wanted to talk about health care at a conference in Florida. But there are plenty of other read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology Slashdot
An anonymous reader writes "The military's war on blogs, first reported last spring, is picking up. Now the Air Force is tightenin read more »
An anonymous reader writes "The military's war on blogs, first reported last spring, is picking up. Now the Air Force is tightenin read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
At Future of Web Apps conference, founder of a perpetually buzzworthy social-media site reiterates that Digg isn't getting acquire read more »
At Future of Web Apps conference, founder of a perpetually buzzworthy social-media site reiterates that Digg isn't getting acquire read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology Slashdot
BaCa writes "Core Security has issued an advisory disclosing a vulnerability that could severely impact organizations relying on V read more »
BaCa writes "Core Security has issued an advisory disclosing a vulnerability that could severely impact organizations relying on V read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
Homeland Security's planned expansion of system analyzing federal government network traffic for suspicious patterns prompts priva read more »
Homeland Security's planned expansion of system analyzing federal government network traffic for suspicious patterns prompts priva read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
After weeks of iPhone bashing over unlocked units and demand projections, suddenly everything is rosy again with Apple investors a read more »
After weeks of iPhone bashing over unlocked units and demand projections, suddenly everything is rosy again with Apple investors a read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
Also: Jooce'd in developing nations. See what people are saying on News.com Extra. read more »
Also: Jooce'd in developing nations. See what people are saying on News.com Extra. read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Web
Webware.com
Linkbunch is a redirection and shortening service for multiple Web links. The service takes as many links as you can throw at it a read more »
Linkbunch is a redirection and shortening service for multiple Web links. The service takes as many links as you can throw at it a read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology Slashdot
dtwood writes "The bank that got WikiLeaks.org erased from DNS finally hired a PR agency and issued a press release filled with ha read more »
dtwood writes "The bank that got WikiLeaks.org erased from DNS finally hired a PR agency and issued a press release filled with ha read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
Taliban orders mobile phones companies to shut down at night over fears of being tracked by American forces. read more »
Taliban orders mobile phones companies to shut down at night over fears of being tracked by American forces. read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
The former theocrats order mobile phones companies to shut down at night over fears of being tracked by American forces. read more »
The former theocrats order mobile phones companies to shut down at night over fears of being tracked by American forces. read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
The solution to the problem of backing up a Leopard MacBook wirelessly is Time Capsule, a combination Wi-Fi access point and exter read more »
The solution to the problem of backing up a Leopard MacBook wirelessly is Time Capsule, a combination Wi-Fi access point and exter read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology Slashdot
bfwebster writes "Microsoft is currently facing a class-action suit over its designation of allegedly under-powered hardware as be read more »
bfwebster writes "Microsoft is currently facing a class-action suit over its designation of allegedly under-powered hardware as be read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
A new OS X vulnerability, which Apple has not yet fixed, lets an attacker snatch the password from an account that's currently log read more »
A new OS X vulnerability, which Apple has not yet fixed, lets an attacker snatch the password from an account that's currently log read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
There's no doubt that open-source software and that in the public domain are similar. But even experts differ about just how close read more »
There's no doubt that open-source software and that in the public domain are similar. But even experts differ about just how close read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology Slashdot
unityofsaints writes "Up until now, Adobe hasn't done much in terms of porting its applications to Linux, as its only product to h read more »
unityofsaints writes "Up until now, Adobe hasn't done much in terms of porting its applications to Linux, as its only product to h read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
Sprint Nextel reported huge losses for the fourth quarter. Its new CEO has a plan to get the company back on track, but it's a lo read more »
Sprint Nextel reported huge losses for the fourth quarter. Its new CEO has a plan to get the company back on track, but it's a lo read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
I recently returned from a trip to California and there's no evidence that the new restrictions are being enforced in any way. read more »
I recently returned from a trip to California and there's no evidence that the new restrictions are being enforced in any way. read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Web
Webware.com
The head of Microsoft's Live Platform Services group, Dave Treadwell, on Thursday gave an early description of services and tools read more »
The head of Microsoft's Live Platform Services group, Dave Treadwell, on Thursday gave an early description of services and tools read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
Don Reisinger can't stand video game mergers and acquisitions and is sick and tired of derivative gameplay. Are his concerns well read more »
Don Reisinger can't stand video game mergers and acquisitions and is sick and tired of derivative gameplay. Are his concerns well read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology Slashdot
carusoj writes "Five years ago, we were talking about using Terabit Ethernet in 2008. Those plans have been pushed back a bit, but read more »
carusoj writes "Five years ago, we were talking about using Terabit Ethernet in 2008. Those plans have been pushed back a bit, but read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
The coffee's cheap at the technology transfer center at University College Dublin. But you have to interact with people to get i read more »
The coffee's cheap at the technology transfer center at University College Dublin. But you have to interact with people to get i read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology Slashdot
coondoggie writes "NASA will this week demonstrate its lunar robot rover equipped with a drill designed to find water and oxygen-r read more »
coondoggie writes "NASA will this week demonstrate its lunar robot rover equipped with a drill designed to find water and oxygen-r read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
Bloo Solar 'grows' billions of tiny cables on a solar cell to maximize light exposure and power output. read more »
Bloo Solar 'grows' billions of tiny cables on a solar cell to maximize light exposure and power output. read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology ZDNet News
IT Governance Institute study says 50 percent of U.S., European businesses implement IT governance practices, cites benefits. Mo read more »
IT Governance Institute study says 50 percent of U.S., European businesses implement IT governance practices, cites benefits. Mo read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology Slashdot
Tjeerd writes "IBM scientists, in collaboration with the University of Regensburg in Germany, are the first ever to measure the fo read more »
Tjeerd writes "IBM scientists, in collaboration with the University of Regensburg in Germany, are the first ever to measure the fo read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
Sprint Nextel said Thursday that it will include messaging, mobile Internet access and some premium services as part of its new un read more »
Sprint Nextel said Thursday that it will include messaging, mobile Internet access and some premium services as part of its new un read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
AMD is leaning increasingly on IBM as it battles with Intel for chip manufacturing process supremacy. read more »
AMD is leaning increasingly on IBM as it battles with Intel for chip manufacturing process supremacy. read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
With its new collaboration tool called Sites, Google is going after SharePoint. And it's about time, according to Matt Asay. read more »
With its new collaboration tool called Sites, Google is going after SharePoint. And it's about time, according to Matt Asay. read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
NASA is developing robotic trucks and rovers that will explore the lunar surface when astronauts return to the moon--probably arou read more »
NASA is developing robotic trucks and rovers that will explore the lunar surface when astronauts return to the moon--probably arou read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
The ethanol maker, trying to move toward commercial-scale plants, raises an additional $50 million, according to report. read more »
The ethanol maker, trying to move toward commercial-scale plants, raises an additional $50 million, according to report. read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology ZDNet News
Wii's lead over PlayStation 3 continues to widen in Japan, with 330,000 Wii consoles sold in four weeks, says Enterbrain. Ninten read more »
Wii's lead over PlayStation 3 continues to widen in Japan, with 330,000 Wii consoles sold in four weeks, says Enterbrain. Ninten read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
The launch of Google Sites is like the opening of a movie or play. The critics feast on it (including myself), churning out copy a read more »
The launch of Google Sites is like the opening of a movie or play. The critics feast on it (including myself), churning out copy a read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology ZDNet News
Music Copyright Society and distributor R2G call for site to immediately halt copyright violations and offer compensation. Two i read more »
Music Copyright Society and distributor R2G call for site to immediately halt copyright violations and offer compensation. Two i read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology Slashdot
BobB-nw writes "Telecommunication companies need to go beyond just providing bandwidth and look into acquiring Internet destinatio read more »
BobB-nw writes "Telecommunication companies need to go beyond just providing bandwidth and look into acquiring Internet destinatio read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
SpinVox's plug-in for BlackBerry handsets converts voice mail into text. It also enables users to respond with e-mail, SMS, or voi read more »
SpinVox's plug-in for BlackBerry handsets converts voice mail into text. It also enables users to respond with e-mail, SMS, or voi read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology ZDNet News
Software problems with a 28-mile pilot project send Homeland Security officials back to the drawing board--and cause a three-year read more »
Software problems with a 28-mile pilot project send Homeland Security officials back to the drawing board--and cause a three-year read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
There are lots of things I don't understand. They make me crazy. But don't worry, it isn't contagious. read more »
There are lots of things I don't understand. They make me crazy. But don't worry, it isn't contagious. read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
NetSuite Business Operating System brings together tools for customizing online packaged applications for specific industries. read more »
NetSuite Business Operating System brings together tools for customizing online packaged applications for specific industries. read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
Search giant's new endeavor aims to be the Intuit of health information, with dozens of industry partners and experts on board. CE read more »
Search giant's new endeavor aims to be the Intuit of health information, with dozens of industry partners and experts on board. CE read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
Citing technical glitches, Homeland Security officials settle for three-year lag to complete first phase of cameras and other surv read more »
Citing technical glitches, Homeland Security officials settle for three-year lag to complete first phase of cameras and other surv read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology Slashdot
Stony Stevenson writes "The goal of 100 Gbps Ethernet transmission is closer to reality with the announcement Wednesday that Alcat read more »
Stony Stevenson writes "The goal of 100 Gbps Ethernet transmission is closer to reality with the announcement Wednesday that Alcat read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
While it gained positive reviews and a moderate following on the Web, the edgy Web drama didn't exactly mesh well with network TV, read more »
While it gained positive reviews and a moderate following on the Web, the edgy Web drama didn't exactly mesh well with network TV, read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology Slashdot
CaroKann writes "In the middle of May 2008, Kenichi Horie, an adventurer known for such feats as paddling a pedal powered boat 4,6 read more »
CaroKann writes "In the middle of May 2008, Kenichi Horie, an adventurer known for such feats as paddling a pedal powered boat 4,6 read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
EFF lawsuit against DOJ seeks communications between DOJ and Google during time DOJ was subpoenaing Google for Web searches and be read more »
EFF lawsuit against DOJ seeks communications between DOJ and Google during time DOJ was subpoenaing Google for Web searches and be read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
Foundation seeks communications that department's "top privacy lawyer had with Google before leaving her government position to jo read more »
Foundation seeks communications that department's "top privacy lawyer had with Google before leaving her government position to jo read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
Why can't governments mimic Pakistan Telecom's denial of service attack against YouTube? Because it's the kind of thing that Inter read more »
Why can't governments mimic Pakistan Telecom's denial of service attack against YouTube? Because it's the kind of thing that Inter read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology Slashdot
djasbestos writes "NASA is planning to smash a spacecraft into the Moon in order to look for hydrogen deposits in the poles. More read more »
djasbestos writes "NASA is planning to smash a spacecraft into the Moon in order to look for hydrogen deposits in the poles. More read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
The existing bandwidth between Asia and North America is crowded. Following FCC approval of a U.S.-China link last month, Google a read more »
The existing bandwidth between Asia and North America is crowded. Following FCC approval of a U.S.-China link last month, Google a read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology Slashdot
Beagle writes "The science of evolution is often misunderstood by the public and a session at the recent AAAS meeting in Boston co read more »
Beagle writes "The science of evolution is often misunderstood by the public and a session at the recent AAAS meeting in Boston co read more »
Date : 2008 02 28 Technology CNET News.com
Microsoft sees the writing on the wall. Too bad it's not admitting it to customers. read more »
Microsoft sees the writing on the wall. Too bad it's not admitting it to customers. read more »
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