Monthly Archives: June 2005
IBM to Apple: We Have the Right Watts
SOMERS, N.Y.—Apple Computer Inc.s worries about watts are unfounded, according to IBM.
Apple said earlier this month that it will switch to Intel chips from...
Justice Department Makes Arrests in Piracy Crackdown
The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday announced arrests in a massive, international undercover operation called "Operation Site Down," which targeted underground piracy networks...
Microsofts Adware-Company Buy Would Reward Deception
There are laws that prevent criminals from profiting off of their crimes. If some high-profile perp decides to write a book, the proceeds are...
Going Broke with Free Software
"Free software is not a good way to make money."
No, Im not quoting an analyst with an ax to grind against free software. Nor...
Google Indexes Subscription Content
BetaNews has learned that Google is testing a premium service that will open up mainstream access to the "Deep Web," allowing webmasters with restricted...
Rumored Microsoft Adware Deal Raises Red Flags
Published reports that Microsoft is in discussions to purchase high-profile adware vendor Claria for as much as $500 million have set tongues wagging in...
Suns Mobile Workstation Offers SPARC, Solaris
Sun Microsystems has introduced a new mobile workstation designed to enable SPARCStation users to take their work into the field more easily.
Unlike conventional mobile...
IBMs Chip Plant Elevates Automation
East Fishkill, N.Y.—IBM is hands-off when it comes to manufacturing its most powerful processors, including chips used by Apple Computer.The companys chip plant here,...
Gateways Business Desktops Flaunt New Design
Gateway is completing the transformation of its line of business desktops to the new BTX chassis design, aimed at improving reliability and energy efficiency...
IBM Reports Phishing Surge
Incidents of the online identity theft scams known as phishing attacks increased by more than 200 percent in May, according to figures released by...