Monthly Archives: September 2009
Why Did Microsoft Sell Off 22 ‘Linux-Related’ Patents?
What was Microsoft's motive in selling off 22 patents purportedly relating to Linux?The Open Invention Network Sept. 8 confirmed its acquisition of 22 patents...
Linux Defenders Acquire 22 Former Microsoft Patents
The Open Invention Network, "a collaborative enterprise that enables innovation in open source," on Sept. 8 "announced the acquisition of 22 Linux-focused patents that...
Growing Interest in Managed Services, SAAS, Report Says
An 11-country study by technology research firm AMI-Partners found a drastic increase among small to medium-size businesses worldwide that show very strong interest in...
IT Gives Back Job Gains Between August and July
IT jobs were up in July by a big number, but are down again in August. What's at play?There is a constant churn between...
Netgear ReadyNAS Storage Links to Symantec Backup Exec
Netgear's ReadyNAS line of storage appliances for small to medium-size businesses now supports the Remote Agent for Linux and Unix Servers-or RALUS-for Symantec Backup...
Obama Space Panel Pans Moon Plans
The U.S. manned space program is underfunded with unrealistic goals, a presidential review panel appointed by President Obama told the White House Sept. 8...
Dell Rolls Out Intel ‘Nehalem’-Powered Desktops
Dell is rolling out desktop PCs powered by Intel's newest "Nehalem" processors.Dell on Sept. 8 unveiled the Studio XPS 8000 and XPS 9000 PCs...
Discovery Undocks from ISS, Heads Home
The space shuttle Discovery undocked from the International Space Station Sept. 8, conducted a fly-around of the space station and then hit the thrusters...
Sprint Offering Palm Pre Buyers a $100 Rebate
Sprint Nextel is looking to entice first-time Palm Pre buyers with an extra $100 rebate.In Sept. 8 posting on its Website, Sprint announced the...
Microsoft Fixes Critical Windows Vulnerabilities in Patch Tuesday Updates
Microsoft released five critical security bulletins Sept. 8 to cover issues in Microsoft Windows that company officials said could allow hackers to remotely execute...