IT-Code-News: IT News HeadLines (ComputerWorld) 16/01/2009

Friday, January 16, 2009

IT News HeadLines (ComputerWorld) 16/01/2009

Microsoft-Nortel relationship again under microscope
Nortel's bankruptcy filing could force it into restructuring that could influence many of its noted partnerships, including a unified communications deal with Microsoft.

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HP expands the PC trash-to-cash market
The downturn has consumers and businesses holding onto PCs and putting off upgrades. HP is trying to shake budgets loose and prompt more buying.

The Mac at 25: Successes and regrets, Apple's had a few
In these heady days when Apple seems to be gaining ground in a number of places and ways, it's important to remember that everything that followed from the first Mac was not a given. Here's a look at five successes and five mistakes Apple made during the last 25 years.

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Image gallery: The top 10 standout Macs of the past 25 years
The Mac turns 25 this month. In its honor, columnist Michael DeAgonia has chosen the 10 Mac models that made the biggest splash over the past quarter-decade.

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Opinion: The top 10 standout Macs of the past 25 years
Launched in January 1984 with an iconic ad that ran during the Super Bowl, the first Apple Macintosh opened the door for a computer revolution that led to the PowerBook, the iMac and even the iPhone. Columnist Michael DeAgonia chooses the 10 Mac models that made the biggest splash.

Timeline: Milestones in the Mac's history
Take a trip down memory lane as we revisit the Mac's highs, lows and in-betweens from 1978 to today.

The Apple Macintosh: 25 years and still going strong
On Jan. 24, 1984, Apple unveiled its new Macintosh computer. It featured an 8-MHz processor, 128KB of memory, a 9-in. black-and-white screen and something called a 'mouse.' The rest is history.

Barrett says time is right to close digital divide
Intel Chairman Craig Barrett has turned his attention to the challenge of providing computers and education throughout the developing world.

Analysis: Does Linux stand a chance now that Wndows 7 will run on netbooks?
Possibly Microsoft's most important strategic goal for Windows 7, in addition to redeeming the brand damage done by Windows Vista, is to dominate netbooks, now the fastest selling segment of the PC market.

Hack: How to Play DVD Movies on Your Nintendo Wii

For those of you who always wished that the Wii could play your games as well as your movies, it's now easier than ever. Here's how to it, no warranty voiding mod-chip required.

How to import video from Camcorder to Mac

After you capture great footage with your FireWire camcorder, you're ready to make a movie. First you'll need to connect your camcorder to your Mac, and then copy footage from the camcorder into iMovie, a process known as importing. iMovie makes importing easy.

IT Services contract secrets for managing client expectations

If you're just getting started with your IT services contract program, you may wonder, â€œHow can I live up to the promises Iâ€™m offering long-term clients?â€‌

Computer services business lead qualification tips

If you own or manage a computer services business, you may be wondering about how you can consistently find high-quality clients that build relationships and provide ongoing services revenue.

IT contract job hunting tips for tough economic times

Do you have a consistent strategy for pursuing IT contract job opportunities? If Yes, you're in better shape than most. But if not, then you need to focus on targeted marketing to reach your intended audience.

Computer contractors: Does it pay to specialize?

Many computer contractors wonder how they can differentiate themselves from others in the marketplace so they can attract the best, steady, high-paying clients. First, to set yourself apart from the competition and get small business owners to choose you, build a strong professional brand around a unique industry twist or a specialty.

Unix tip: Inter-host trust on Unix, part 2

Ssh provides secure connection methods, but just how secure depends on how you use it. Let's take a look at some of its options and how it's different from rsh.

Ubuntu Faster on My Internet Than Windows XP

This isn't a rigorous benchmarked lab test yet, but I found something bizarre this morning. After fixing a little router problem, I tested the download speeds on my DSL line from AT&T and my cable Internet line from Time Warner Cable. I have both for product testing needs.

Joyent to buy open-source Google App Engine competitor

Cloud-computing provider Joyent is buying a Web application framework that competes with Google App Engine.

Six worst Internet routing attacks

Here's our list of the biggest security incidents involving the Internet's core routing protocol, the Border Gateway Protocol. Some of these incidents were attacks; others were accidental misconfigurations. But all of them disrupted traffic to Web sites or entire networks because of incorrect routing messages being propagated across the Internet through BGP.

How Obama might get his way on BlackBerry

Naysayers aside, President-elect Obama appears determined to take office Tuesday with his BlackBerry -- or at least some PDA -- firmly in hand. Here's how experts say he might pull it off -- and what pitfalls he may be underestimating.

UK Ministry of Defence stung by rapidly spreading virus

The U.K. Ministry of Defence is in the midst of an electronic fight with a computer virus that rapidly spread through its computer networks starting Jan. 6.

Giving in to malware

Following the advice of some two dozen readers who recommended I try Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware product to get rid of some malware that had taken up residence in one of my Windows XP systems, I was able to find and remove a Trojan. The PC ran faster, a choir of angels sang when I rebooted, and cherubs cast rose petals o'er my keyboard. Alas, it was all too good to be true.

Researcher: Worm infects 1.1M Windows PCs in 24 hours

The computer worm that exploits a months-old Windows bug has infected more than a million PCs in the past 24 hours, security firm F-Secure said Wednesday.

Symantec gets good vibes from virtualized browser

Symantec is developing new projects called Vibes and GoEverywhere that look to improve browser and online security.

How do I set a default folder view in Windows?

Mark Kline wants to know how to make Windows open all folders in the Details view.

IBM buying SaaS e-mail to bolster Bluehouse platform

IBM is planning to buy the SaaS email assets of Hong Kong-based Outblaze to help beef up its Bluehouse social-networking and collaboration platform.

Samsung Electronics reorganizes to fight slump

Samsung Electronics Co. announced a major restructuring Friday, consolidating business operations into two divisions as South Korea's most powerful and iconic corporation deals with the slowing global economy and expectations of looming red ink.

Intel sees more hard times in 2009

Intel Corp. appears to be playing it safe with an ugly first-quarter forecast.

New York kills contract for public safety wireless network

New York State has cancelled a contract with a vendor to build a wireless public safety network, but the vendor disputes the move.

Facebook has Whopper of a problem with Burger King campaign

While Burger King execs might have thought they were being pretty funny by offering Facebook users free hamburgers if they each deleted 10 online friends, Facebook wasn't getting the joke.

Asian executives face jail in US for fixing LCD prices

Four former and current executives of LG Display and Chunghwa Picture Tubes have pleaded guilty to TFT-LCD price fixing.

Sony Ericsson posts loss, predicts gloomy 2009

Sony Ericsson made a net loss of â‚¬187 million (US$247 million) in the fourth quarter, and sold 6.6 million fewer phones than a year earlier.

Apple's disclosures about Jobs might draw lawsuits

After watching billions of dollars evaporate on news that Steve Jobs will take a medical leave of absence -- just a week after the cancer survivor advised people to relax because his health problems were easily treated -- some Apple Inc. shareholders likely are thinking about lawsuits.

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