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SlashGear
Windows 7: Microsoft’s Linux killer?
Computerworld - 28 minutes ago
Linux has been making inroads into PC sales lately because it runs so well on lightweight netbooks with limited RAM and processing power.
Windows 7 is “netbook-friendly” WindowsForDevices
Notebook or Netbook, They’re Getting Cheaper U.S. News & World Report
SlashGear  - I4U  - Mobile Magazine  - LAPTOP Magazine
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Comments (0) Posted by livep6 on Friday, October 31st, 2008

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All Things D Blogs
Five Reasons IBM Is Scared Of Losing Exec To Apple
CRN - 1 hour ago
IBM is suing to stop its PowerPC technical whiz, a 26-year IBM veteran, from taking a job with rival Apple. In a lawsuit filed in United States District Court in Manhattan on Oct. 22, Big Blue alleges that IBM Vice President of Microprocessor
IBM sues to block executive from moving to Apple Reuters
IBM sues to prevent exec from going to Apple Bizjournals.com
Register  - The Mac Observer  - InformationWeek  - TG Daily
all 62 news articles
Comments (0) Posted by livep6 on Friday, October 31st, 2008

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Telegraph.co.uk
Microsoft parks “I’m a PC” recording booth outside Apple Store
Apple Insider - 3 hours ago
By Sam Oliver Microsoft Corp., engrossed in multi-million dollar marketing blitz to counter anti-Vista propaganda from rival Apple, Inc., is now using a portion of its budget to fuel guerilla retail tactics near the Mac maker’s stores.
Will we see Windows Mobile 6.5 before 7? ZDNet
Microsoft’s Future Lies Somewhere Beyond the Vista Top Tech News
Ars Technica  - Computerworld  - Asia Times Online  - Financial Times
all 30 news articles
Comments (0) Posted by livep6 on Friday, October 31st, 2008

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Palluxo! - Mac Dose of All Things Apple
Apple updates MobileMe with over 25 fixes
Macworld - 2 hours ago
by Jim Dalrymple, Macworld.com There is no software you have to download to get the updates. Since MobileMe is a hosted service, Apple made all of the changes on the servers and applications without affecting customers.
Apple Updates MobileMe InformationWeek
Apple quietly refreshes MobileMe BetaNews
Computerworld  - CRN  - PC World  - CNET News
all 42 news articles
Comments (0) Posted by livep6 on Thursday, October 30th, 2008

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The Age
From the Desk of David Pogue The MacBook Makeover
New York Times - 3 hours ago
By DAVID POGUE Apple’s bestselling MacBook laptop just got its 2008 makeover. It’s a thing of beauty, clad in aluminum like its more expensive Pro siblings.
First Look: Apple MacBook Pro VNUNet.com
Apple MacBook 13-inch (Penryn) PC Magazine
eWeek  - Mac Rumors  - CNET News  - Reg Hardware
all 59 news articles
Comments (0) Posted by livep6 on Thursday, October 30th, 2008

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Ars Technica
OpenID being Balkanized even as Google, Microsoft sign on
Ars Technica - 6 hours ago
By John Timmer | Published: October 29, 2008 - 08:07PM CT The basic premise of the OpenID initiative is that there’s no reason to force an Internet user to maintain dozens of identities scattered across different web services.
Google launches limited API support for OpenID CNET News
Google is Now an OpenID Provider New York Times
BetaNews  - Mashable  - WebProNews  - SitePoint
all 10 news articles
Comments (0) Posted by livep6 on Thursday, October 30th, 2008

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We don’t know how many people play drinking games while reading press releases, but here’s a warning: taking a shot every time Microsoft uses the word “cloud” must be dangerous to one’s health.  Lately, the cloud is about all the Redmond-based corporation can seem to discuss.

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Comments (0) Posted by livep6 on Thursday, October 30th, 2008

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Sydney Morning Herald
With Windows 7, Can Microsoft Lift the Vista Hex?
TechNewsWorld - 58 minutes ago
By Walaika Haskins Developers got a sneak peek at a pre-beta version of Windows 7 Tuesday. The upcoming operating system is schedule to be finalized in 2010.
Can Windows 7 Erase The Ghost Of Vista Past? CRN
Windows 7-Powered Coffee Makers On The Way InformationWeek
PC World  - Computerworld  - InternetNews.com  - New York Times
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Comments (0) Posted by livep6 on Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

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PC World
AT&T offers free Wi-Fi access to iPhones, for real
Macworld - 1 hour ago
by Dan Moren, Macworld.com After months of back and forth, AT&T has finally made official its plan to offer free Wi-Fi access to iPhone owners.
Free Wi-Fi For iPhone, Take Three PC World
iPhone users get free Wi-Fi access from AT&T CNET News
Wired News  - BetaNews  - Dslreports  - Apple Insider
all 18 news articles
Comments (0) Posted by livep6 on Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

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CNET News
Microsoft Office 14 To Include Web Apps
InformationWeek - 4 hours ago
The software maker has yet to set a release date, but industry watchers say the online suite could be available next year. By Paul McDougall Microsoft’s plan to offer a Web-based version of its Office productivity suite will debut with the release of
Companies have security to consider with in-the-cloud Office SC Magazine US
Live Mesh to Come Later in the Week pocketnow.com
InternetNews.com  - PC World  - New York Times  - CNET News
all 339 news articles
Comments (0) Posted by livep6 on Wednesday, October 29th, 2008