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Microsoft Cozies Up To Government With Jobless Initiative
Software giant targets smaller UK businesses and rising unemployment, getting 500,000 back to work over the next three years
Microsoft IIS 7.5 Review
Not a massive upgrade, but there are some welcome administration improvements mainly from a better GUI
Netbooks? Oh Yes, They Are Enterprise Grade
Some say the netbook is too underpowered for business use. Jim Rapoza likes them so much he's never going to travel with a full laptop again
Jobs Makes Big Comeback Fronting Apple iPod Tweaks
Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs, with a new liver, made his first public appearance in almost a year, to announce iPod updates
Dell Rolls Out Intel ‘Nehalem`-Powered Desktops
Dell is taking advantage of the performance, energy-efficiency and multimedia capabilities in Intel's “Nehalem” microarchitecture with the launch of two new desktops
Linux Defends Against Microsoft By Buying Its Old Patents
A collaborative organisation that enables innovation in open source, has announced the acquisition of 22 Linux-focused patents that were marketed and sold by Microsoft
Microsoft Patch Tuesday Targets More Critical Windows Flaws
All five of the security bulletins in Microsoft Windows in September's Patch Tuesday release are rated critical, including one that addresses a JavaScript engine vulnerability
Businesses Failing To Tackle PC Power Management
Global survey reveals the majority of businesses are missing out on the potential cost savings from PC estate power management technologies and policies
Scottish Green IT Credentials Called Into Question
Despite the fact that the Scottish Government is championing green IT, a survey finds sustainable technology is not a top priority nearly half of Scottish businesses
Global Survey Finds Massive Spike in SaaS, Managed Services
A worldwide survey suggests mid-market companies finds growing interest in managed services, SaaS and a more formal approach to IT purchasing decisions
Asus Turns Attention From Netbooks to E-Readers
Asus is hoping to do for the e-reader market what it did for PCs when it introduced the first netbook, with reported plans to release two models before the end of the year
Palm To Delete User Apps With webOS 1.2 Update?
Palm is reportedly working on an OS update that will enable it to do an Amazon or Apple on users and delete applications uploaded to its Pre handset
Has Nokia’s Booklet 3G Priced Itself Out of The Netbook Market?
Nokia's Booklet 3G may be too expensive for the netbook market, but analysts say it may compete with higher-end "ultra-thin" laptops
Microsoft IIS Vulnerability Gets Hit By Attacks
A zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft's IIS web server is already coming under attack, the company says
Apple Patches Older Version Of Leopard OS
Just a week after the release of its 'Snow Leopard' OS, Apple has patched its predecessor to plug a security gap caused by an outdated Java version
Microsoft Readies Windows Mobile 6.5 For October
Microsoft, HTC, Sony Ericsson and LG are hoping the upcoming Windows Mobile launch will make gains in the smartphone market before Christmas
Netbooks? They Still Aren’t Enterprise Grade
Can you tell the difference between an ultraportable and a netbook? Don Reisinger can't either - but he knows that netbooks are not yet good enough for serious enterprise use
Review: Windows Server 2008 R2 Prepares for Windows 7
It improves the OS's virtualisation support and readies it to be a good partner for Windows 7 - with some features that require the new client operating system
Microsoft Gets Delay on Word Ban
Courts allow Microsoft to continue sellling Word in the US, pending the results of an appeal against a patent infringement ruling
Solar Powered iPhone Case Launched Amid Overheating Reports
The Surge sounds like a good idea but there have been concerns about overheating iPods and iPhones over recent months
Green Experts Say Re-Use Old Tech Before Recycling
It's better to sweat assets and extend the life of technology than simply breaking it down says Computer Aid in a BCS debate
Apple Tackling Adobe Security Hole In Snow Leopard
Apple is silently downgrading users of Mac OS X 10.6, code-named Snow Leopard, to an old, vulnerable version of Adobe Flash Player
Apple Store Hit By 30 Second Lightning Robbery
An Apple Store in the US was hit by five thieves on 2 Sept. who made off with 23 MacBook Pros, nine iPod Touches and 14 iPhones
Microsoft Starts To Push Windows Mobile 6.5
It's make-or-break for Windows Mobile. Version 6.5 has got to start making headway against other mobile OSs - or will that wait till version 7 next year?
Microsoft Offering Windows 7 90 Day Trial
Microsoft is offering IT administrators and other professionals the chance to test Windows 7 Enterprise for 90 days
Microsoft Claims Better Battery Life For Windows 7
Microsoft and Intel tout their collaboration on Windows 7, which will take advantage of Intel's multicore processors
Red Hat Aims RHEL 5.4 At The Cloud
New operating system release and hypervisor development work put the open source vendor on a collision course with VMware and Microsoft
Nokia Booklet 3G Netbook Will Cost €575
It's fierce in the netbook market - and Nokia is heading for the premium end, with a €575 3G booklet with 12 hour battery life and Windows 7
Review: Apple Snow Leopard Improves Productivity
There are real improvements under the covers - but beware of a small gotcha to the much-publicised Exchange support in Apple's new OS X version, Snow Leopard