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AVG update deletes critical Windows file

Dar3devil — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:14:16 +0000

A recent update from antivirus firm AVG has caused havoc with some users by deleting a critical file in non-English versions of Windows XP after incorrectly detecting it as a virus. Article taken by RSS feed.Read the Rest of the Article at: AVG update deletes critical Windows file

EFF presses Obama on policy

Dar3devil — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:14:16 +0000

Just days after his election to the presidency, Barack Obama is being lobbied by privacy advocates for stricter protections. Article taken by RSS feed.Read the Rest of the Article at: EFF presses Obama on policy

LCD manufacturers admit to price fixing

Dar3devil — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:14:14 +0000

Three of the world’s biggest LCD manufacturers have admitted taking part in a huge price fixing conspiracy to drive up the price of their products. Article taken by RSS feed.Read the Rest of the Article at: LCD manufacturers admit to price fixing

High-performance computing enters the mainstream

Dar3devil — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:14:14 +0000

High-performance computing (HPC) is increasingly moving into the mainstream, according to specialists in the field. Article taken by RSS feed.Read the Rest of the Article at: High-performance computing enters the mainstream

OLPC reboots Give One, Get One campaign

Dar3devil — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:14:14 +0000

The One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project that delivers low-cost laptops to children in developing and third world countries is relaunching its ‘Give One, Get One’ campaign, this time in Europe as well as the US. Article taken by RSS feed.Read the Rest of the Article at: OLPC reboots Give One, Get One campaign

Q&A: Richard Stallman, founder of the GNU Project and the Free Software Foundation

Dar3devil — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:14:11 +0000

Stallman discusses his views on free versus proprietary and open source software, social networking sites and privacy issues. Article taken by RSS feed.Read the Rest of the Article at: Q&A: Richard Stallman, founder of the GNU Project and the Free Software Foundation

Analytic tools boost WWF fundraising

Dar3devil — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:14:11 +0000

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is extending the use of business intelligence (BI) tools and implementing more web innovation to better use data about charitable donors. Article taken by RSS feed.Read the Rest of the Article at: Analytic tools boost WWF fundraising

Microsoft launches online store

Dar3devil — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:14:11 +0000

Microsoft has launched an online store where customers can download the company’s software, and where US residents can buy the company’s hardware products. Article taken by RSS feed.Read the Rest of the Article at: Microsoft launches online store

Microsoft promises easier development cycles

Dar3devil — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:14:11 +0000

Microsoft has pledged to help programmers using Visual Studio and .NET Framework to create applications that are more secure and privacy-enhanced, as well as to simplify everyday development tasks. Article taken by RSS feed.Read the Rest of the Article at: Microsoft promises easier development cycles

Mourning, unease after Silicon Valley slayings

Dar3devil — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:14:07 +0000

The man suspected of killing three employees at a start-up Friday was terminated, not laid off. But given the economic climate, the incident still has folks worried. Article taken by RSS feed.Read the Rest of the Article at: Mourning, unease after Silicon Valley slayings