Saturday, December 23, 2006

Microsoft rolls out its first Linux customers

Microsoft attempted to put pay to any scepticism over its partnership with Novell with the revelation that Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse and AIG Technologies have become some of its first Linux customers.

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Top Viruses, Worms and Malware in 2006

As it does every year, Panda Software is publishing its annual list of those malicious codes which, although they may not have caused serious epidemics, have stood out in one way or another.

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Linux blasts off in U.S. tactical satellite

Linux was shot into space Dec. 16, as part of a second-phase Air Force Research Laboratory program aimed at making space more "operationally responsive." The TacSat-2 (tactical satellite) program aims to create "micro satellites" that can be launched quickly and cheaply, to support tactical military operations.

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Refurb Intel-based Mac mini for $479

Apple is still offering sub-$500 Intel-based Mac mini systems alongside a slew of various other more expensive models.

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Thursday, December 21, 2006

"Hi, I'm a Mac. I am way cool."

The hip fellow in the trendy outfit appears on the television screen. "Hi, I'm a Mac. I am way cool."

A chunky, awkward guy in an ill-fitting suit comes in. "You're also arrogant, pretentious and condescending. I'm a PC. I do the work of the world."

Mac ponders for a moment, then asks, "Want to see the neat home movie I made?"

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Microsoft signs up customers to SUSE Linux

Remember when Microsoft and Novell made their Linux-partnership deal, that part of the agreement was that Microsoft would get 75,000 coupons for SLES (SUSE Linux Enterprise Server) maintenance and support? In other words, Microsoft received 75,000 SLES licenses for customers. OK, let's see a show of hands..

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Apple website sees 21% visitor increase

Apple's website last month received more visitors than any other computer electronics company or personal computer manufacturer, and saw a 21 percent increase in visitors over the same period last year.

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