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Sun Escapes £69m Lawsuit
Versata claimed Sun stole its technology for a product configurator designed to model a software development project throughout the entire product cycle
HP Launches Low-Cost Business Notebooks
Options include Microsoft Windows Vista operating systems or Linux, and either Intel and AMD processors
Google Tools Tracking Swine Flu Outbreak
Google Flu Trends, a Web service provided by Google.org, has been updating itself with data and news stories about swine flu
Virtualisation Inspires A Security Rebirth
There's a new IT world coming, and when information security companies gear up to it, they'll find new opportunities as well as new tasks, says Cameron Sturdevant
Five Developers Who Think the Palm Pre is a Winner
Its easy operating system, WebOS, may just allow the Pre to tap web developers for cool apps to compete with the iPhone.
Users Have Doubts Over Green Outsourcing
The recession has dampened end users' enthusiasm for "green" IT outsourcing contracts
Energy Star Readying Server, Storage Specifications
Energy efficiency standards for servers are nearing completion - and storage specifications are next
Blunkett Warns Of 2012 Olympics Cyber Threat
But securing the London Games well could give the UK a reputation as a secure place to do online business, says the former Home Secretary
Apple Picks Up Pace Towards Snow Leopard Release
Test builds show Apple's operating system developers are hard at work pushing to get out the next major version of the Mac OS X
Samsung, LG, RIM Get Q1 Handset Shipment Boost
Samsung, LG and BlackBerry maker RIM helped boost the first quarter's handset sales to 258 million
Ubuntu 9.04: Modest Desktop Improvements And New Server Apps
Serving both desktop and server roles, Ubuntu 9.04 comes with build-your-own compute cloud software and a netbook tweaked version.
Windows 7 Is More Secure Than XP
Companies can expect the next Windows to improve authentication, data protection, privilege levels, and more
No Shortage of Security Vulnerabilities at RSA
There was plenty of talk about the latest threats at the RSA Conference in San Francisco last week
Facebook Takes Twitter Swipe, Opens Feeds To Developers
Facebook is expected to announce its plans to open up its feeds to third party developers so they can build services on top of them
Microsoft Bets on Premium Laptops, Not Netbooks, for Windows
Windows revenue may be down, but it will take more than that to make Microsoft embrace the netbook
Is Twitter Spreading Swine Flu Fever?
Social media such as Twitter are doing more harm than good by stoking fears of a swine flu pandemic, while other sites are finding ways to help, says Darryl Taft
US Must Learn From EU On WEEE
The US Congress has passed an e-waste bill through Congress this week, but it must not repeat the mistakes of the EU, say experts
Budget: Small Businesses Need To Adapt
Video: small businesses have plenty to get to grips with in the new budget - this panel advises how the budget will affect them
Oracle Will Dim The Lights Of Sun
Oracle's acquisition will end one of the most inspirational high-tech companies in Silicon Valley history. And it's a sad day for the open-source community, which loses a champion, says Joe Wilcox
MySQL Community Response to Oracle-Sun Deal Mixed
The question "Oracle good, or Oracle bad, for MySQL?" was generally met with a smile first, then a measured, thoughtful response on the final day of the MySQL Conference in California.
US Congress Passes E-Waste Bill in Nod to Earth Day
Lawmakers have paid tribute to Earth Day with legislation providing grant funds for practical solutions to reduce the growing mounds of old cell phones, televisions, computers and other electronic devices.
Google Extends Product Search To Android, iPhone
Google Product Search now has increased functionality on mobile devices, including ones that run Google's Android operating system, and iPhones. As Google Android begins to penetrate the smartphone and netbook market, Google has tailor ...
Green IT Must Look Beyond Cost Cutting
Businesses are pushing ahead with efficiency projects, but they must not forget Green IT jobs like carbon management, before regulations force them, says Gartner's Simon Mingay.
Talking Sense On Broadband Britain
Finally, a Universal Service Obligation for broadband. It's less than we want, but we should make sure it is not more than we can afford, because this really is crucial to our future, says Peter Judge
Fast, Wi-Fi Based Bluetooth 3.0 Arrives On Schedule
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has finally adopted 3.0, a much zippier version of the wireless data transfer solution.
Microsoft Feels the Heat with First Ever Revenue Decline
The global recession has brought Microsoft to a new first: a year-over-year decline in quarterly revenue.
First Look: Leyio Ultrawideband Sharing Device
Finally, ultra-wideband makes it into a product - and what an intriguing product it is. There isn't anything quite like this, but will that be enough to sell it?
Ultra-Wideband Sharing Device Leyio Launches In the UK
Updated: Once promising 500Mbps, UWB finally emerges in a data-sharing product that communicates at 80Mbps
Information security: Budgets Down, Hiring Up
The latest research among infosec professionals has found the tide of budget cuts has turned and recruitment is back on the agenda.