Tuesday, October 6, 2009

IT News HeadLines (ComputerWorld) 06/10/2009



Samsung, HTC offer first Windows Mobile 6.5 phones
HTC and Samsung are at the head of the line of U.S. handset vendors offering Windows Mobile 6.5 phones, the first smartphones based on Microsoft's new OS that are meant to finally give Microsoft-powered phones features that are on par with those available in Apple's iPhone.
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Handy Tips for Window Media Center and More
Now that Microsoft's release of Windows 7 is just around the corner, everyone's falling over themselves with reviews and how-tos. I'm no different... this week I've got tips on tweaking Windows Media Center (which comes in Vista and Windows 7), plus some general Windows tips that make using the OS a little less frustrating.
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Injunction delivered over Twitter worked, attorney says
A U.K. lawyer is claiming victory on Tuesday after a court-ordered injunction delivered over Twitter has stopped his antagonist from impersonating him on the microblogging service.
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Verizon to manage JetBlue's network, data centers and help desk
JetBlue Airways has signed a six-year agreement giving Verizon Business management of its data center, network infrastructure and help desk, the two companies announced today.
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Macs, Windows PCs mingle in U.S. households
Installations of the Mac in U.S. households grew by 33% over the last year, and nearly 85% of homes with an Apple PC also have at least one Windows PC., according to researcher NPD Group.
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RIM extends BlackBerry app development to Web developers
BlackBerry capabilities no longer limited to Java developers as the new Widget SDK backs technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
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How to prepare for and install Windows 7
InfoWorld's Windows 7 Boot Camp online class helps users deploy Windows 7 with the least pain possible
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VMware Fusion 3.0 makes Windows look like Mac
A third party is helping realize what critics say has been Microsoft Corp.'s dream all along: To make Windows look like Mac OS X.
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Samsung's preliminary 3Q earnings show sharp rise
Samsung Electronics, considered a technology industry bellwether for the number of mobile phones, memory chips, and LCD panels it sells, on Tuesday announced preliminary third quarter sales and operating profit sharply higher than the same quarter last year.
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After attacks, Adobe patches now come faster
Hackers like Adobe Systems, and now the company knows it all too well.
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