Most free software users have long ago made their decision about whether they prefer the GNOME or KDE desktop. However, with the release of GNOME 3 this week, the choice requires a new answer. Now, both GNOME and KDE have versions that are radically different from those each had a few years ago.
Author: Kristin Powell
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Sony New PlayStation Portable May Be Delayed by Disaster
Sony Corp. may stagger the global release of its next-generation PlayStation Portable game machine after the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan last month led to production disruptions.
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ACCC alleges provider sold mobile contracts in areas without network coverage
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is taking action against mobile services provider, EDirect Pty Ltd, for allegedly, via telemarketing, entering into mobile phone contracts with customers who provided addresses in areas in which EDirect couldn’t supply its services due to lack of mobile coverage.
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Software firm wants naked web coders
A Buckinghamshire computer software company is looking to recruit female web coders who are prepared to work naked.
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Feds Subpoena Pandora As Part of Investigation Into App Data Sharing
Pandora Media Inc. said on Monday that it has been subpoenaed as part of a federal grand-jury probe into the methods smartphone software handles personal data.
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Rossi’s special treatment angers Stoner
Dismissing his Spanish Grand Prix incident with Valentino Rossi as simply a mistake from the Italian, Casey Stoner has expressed frustration over trackside marshals giving the nine-time World Champion special treatment.
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McLaren’s $100m man moves to NASCAR
Mike Coughlan, the designer at the centre of Formula One’s 2007 spy scandal that resulted in a $100 million fine for McLaren, has moved to NASCAR.
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Ricciardo to miss opening Renault 3.5 round
Australian Formula One hopeful Daniel Ricciardo will miss the opening round of the Formula Renault 3.5 round at Motorland Aragon (April 16th-17th).
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Super Visor – Formula One helmets become even safer
Zylon visor strip makes the super-tough helmet tougher still.
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MotoGP owner linked to V8 buyout
The controlling owners of MotoGP have been linked to a buyout of V8 Supercars.