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The Linux Licensing Labyrinth (TechNewsWorld.com)
It's a small wonder that the Linux operating system remains vibrant in multiple industries and is poised to make a dash for more consumers' desktops, considering how often misunderstandings get in the way of its advancement. For instance, Linux was not immediately recognized as a real OS in the way that consumers and business owners viewed the Apple computer or IBM PC in the early days of ... Baidu's Blows Could Be Google's Gold (E-Commerce Times)
Just weeks after being linked to a scandal over tainted milk that killed four infants and sickened thousands in China, Chinese search engine giant Baidu has been hit with more bad news. Shares of Baidu plummeted after China's state-run television network reported that the company had sold links to unlicensed medical sites with uncorroborated claims about their products. Yes, PCI Applies to You (TechNewsWorld.com)
Folks in IT tend to ask a lot of questions. We're a curious breed by nature. In fact, we have to be. Change comes about so quickly in our industry, technology moves so fast, and our businesses adapt so fluidly that we have to ask questions just to keep up. Some might even say that a healthy curiosity is the hallmark of a successful IT professional -- and I wouldn't disagree. Recession Won't Kill Apple Innovation (E-Commerce Times)
Observers who follow Apple are worried that Apple's customers will dry up in an economic downturn. On the the other hand, Apple, once again, has a unique opportunity to use its cash to develop products and services that will take control of the market while other companies cut back their R&D and essentially sleepwalk through the downturn. Epson Unveils Sheetfed Scanners Designed to Simplify Production-Level Workgroup and Departmental Document Scanning (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Epson today announced its entry into the sheetfed scanner market with the introduction of the Epson WorkForce Pro GT-S50 and WorkForce Pro GT-S80, the latest additions to the WorkForce scanner line. Where Are the Japanese Googles? (TechNewsWorld.com)
Last week, a select group of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs traveled to Tokyo to learn about Japan's tech sector and new opportunities. What they found was a country in transition, a few surprises, and a group of Japanese entrepreneurs itching to plunge headfirst into the international marketplace. The goal was to "build bridges -- geographical, cultural, and topical" between Silicon Valley and ... AMD's Big Hopes Ride on Small Shanghai Chips (TechNewsWorld.com)
AMD on Thursday began shipping its latest quad-core Opteron processor, codenamed "Shanghai." Shipping earlier than previously planned, the chips arrive on the market shortly before the expected arrival of new Nehalem processors, competing hardware made by rival Intel. Botnet Hunters Bypass Cops to Bring Down Spam Host (E-Commerce Times)
If you notice less spam in your e-mail inbox today, you can thank a coalition of cybersecurity researchers who have made it their mission to sew up spam-based "botnets" on the Web. Earlier this week, HostExploit.com gave a Washington Post reporter information about a hosting company, McColo, that was allegedly providing command-and-control capabilities for a spam botnet. YouTube Finds Revenue Model Right at Home (TechNewsWorld.com)
YouTube will begin selling advertising on YouTube search results pages, the company announced Wednesday. The move appears to be the latest attempt by search engine giant Google to monetize the popular video content site, which it acquired for $1.65 billion two years ago. Intel's Q4 Sales to Come Up $1B Short (E-Commerce Times)
Intel's deep cuts to its fourth-quarter guidance offers further evidence that technology companies are in for a beating because of the economy. The Santa Clara, Calif.-based company slashed more than $1 billion from its sales forecast and dialed its profit expectations way back. |