Category: Technology news
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WiMAX backers positioning 802.16e as an alternative to municipal WiFi
At this week’s WiMAX World show in Chicago, some of the buzz on the show floor was around municipal WiFi’s trouble. WiMAX’s backers think that 802.16e (also known as Mobile WiMAX) technology is a better option for wireless connectivity. read more | digg story
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Ten things Linux distros get right (that Microsoft doesn’t)
I use Windows and Linux every day. They ’re both competent operating systems, each with reasonable applications and windowing systems. I find myself more productive on a Linux system, though, because of a few very simple differences. So what are the differences? read more | digg story
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Intel’s x86 ISA grows down: today laptops, tomorrow the iPhone
In 2008, Intel turns the 45nm corner with a pair of ultramobile platforms that will take the x86 ISA where it has never gone before: into pockets and purses. Here’s a look at what’s next for the ISA that just won’t die. read more | digg story
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Recover corrupted/deleted LOCAL emails in Thunderbird.
I have always loved Thunderbird …but my love crossed all bounds today. Somehow in the morning, somehow (dont blame the birdy) my local folders got corrputed and I missed lots of mails from a specific very dear folder…I panicked but my faith in the birdy never wavered. read more | digg story
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The Future of Computing, According to Intel
‘Massively multicore processors will enable smarter computers that can infer our activities.” read more | digg story
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Review of Ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy features and changes
This review is a summary of practically all the features and changes in the latest version of Ubuntu. It covers such stuff as: major improvements on a desktop; compiz fusion overview; screen, graphics and driver preferences improvements; new default desktop search instrument; changes on printing service; Firefox 3 features. read more | digg story
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Microsoft loses anti-trust appeal
The European Court of First Instance has dismissed Microsoft’s appeal in its long-running competition dispute with the European Commission. The court upheld the ruling that Microsoft had abused its dominant market position. read more | digg story
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Microsoft sued over WGA spyware allegations in China
After a global Windows Genuine Advantage failure caused by human error, Microsoft now has to face a privacy suit brought against the company in China over alleged WGA behavior. This joins similar suits in the US that have described WGA as “spyware.” read more | digg story
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Microsoft Loses Legal Battle! Ordered to Disclose Windows Secrets
“Microsoft must disclose its secret computer codes to enable rival companies’ gadgets such as media players to work seamlessly with Windows personal computers when downloading songs and videos.” read more | digg story
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LEGO’s Ultimate Collectors Millennium Falcon Unboxed, Now Shipping (PICS)
The biggest LEGO set ever, the $499 Ultimate Collectors Millennium Falcon is now shipping, 5,000-pieces and heavy ring-binded manual included. Yes, this thing is massive. Julie Stern from LEGO confirms: “We’re a bit ahead of schedule, so some people who preordered now have their sets.” In other words: “great shot kid, that was one in…