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Netbook Shipments to Double This Year, Research Says July 13, 2009 at 9:20 pm Netbook shipments could double this year, while mainstream laptop shipments are expected to remain flat, according to DisplaySearch. Windows 7 isn't on Most Tech Professionals' Wish Lists July 13, 2009 at 8:31 pm A majority of IT execs have no plans for Windows 7, survey finds. AT&T to Sell Nokia Surge July 13, 2009 at 8:14 pm The Nokia Surge smartphone with video share will go on sale July 19 for $80 after rebate. WiMax Growth Slowing Amid Recession July 13, 2009 at 8:10 pm WiMax subscriber growth slowed in the first quarter of this year, partly hurt by the recession, an analyst survey showed. Dell Says Demand for Products Is Stabilizing July 13, 2009 at 7:10 pm Dell said that demand for its products has stabilized, and that it expects a sequential revenue increase during Q2. Presented By: July 13, 2009 at 6:50 pm Mac News Briefs: Ulysses 2 Writing Program Released July 13, 2009 at 6:50 pm The Soulmen on Monday released Ulysses 2, the newest version of its creative writing program. The update sports a brand new interface throughout, as well as new... Microsoft Office 2010: Questions and Answers July 13, 2009 at 6:50 pm Microsoft has officially unveiled its Office 2010 software suite, and the upgrade boasts plenty of changes. Software AG Makes Takeover Bid for IDS Scheer July 13, 2009 at 6:30 pm Software AG is launching a public takeover bid for IDS Scheer. Chrome Gets the Press, But Windows 7 Passes the Test July 13, 2009 at 5:43 pm Analysis: Sales figures prove that there's a tremendous pent-up demand for Windows 7. Chrome OS Harkens to the Days of the Driveless Desktop July 13, 2009 at 5:28 pm Analysis: The Network Computer (NC), unveiled by Larry Ellison in 1996, may have finally come of age — in the form of Google Chrome. Intel May Release New Nehalem Chips Next Month July 13, 2009 at 5:20 pm Intel may be set to release new chips for servers and mainstream laptops and desktops. Sixty Percent of Companies Not Moving to Windows 7 July 13, 2009 at 5:19 pm Analysis: By 2011, for the first time ever, a 10-year-old operating system will still be the most-used desktop OS. Not the iPod Type? Consider a Zune or SlotRadio July 13, 2009 at 5:10 pm Analysis: If you're in the market for a digital audio player, take a look at a couple of offerings that present digital music differently than Apple's ecosystem. Schmidt May Remain on Apple Board, After All July 13, 2009 at 5:00 pm Analysis: If Apple saw a conflict with Schmidt serving as a board member for both Google and itself, it would have no problem asking Schmidt to step down. Why Is OpenSolaris Gathering Dust on a Shelf at Oracle? July 13, 2009 at 4:51 pm Analysis: What does Oracle want to do with its newly purchased OpenSolaris? The answer appears to be: "Nothing." A "To-Go" Version of Google's Chrome Browser July 13, 2009 at 4:39 pm Analysis: German software company's portable version of Chrome offers a host of advantages over Google's version, especially when it comes to privacy. A Survivor's Guide to Family Mac Upgrades July 13, 2009 at 4:30 pm While pacing the office floor, wracking my brain for something to fill this space, I found this note slipped under the door: Microsoft's Mundie Describes Computing Shift July 13, 2009 at 4:30 pm In the future, computers will do more work automatically for people, rather than reacting to human input, Microsoft's head of research and strategy said. Microsoft Office 2010 Pushes Collaboration, Productivity July 13, 2009 at 4:27 pm Microsoft is counting on a more Web-based manifestation of Office to keep from looking like a corporate dinosaur next to Web apps from Google and Zoho. Business Customers Can Order Windows 7 on Sept. 7 July 13, 2009 at 3:40 pm Business customers can start ordering Windows 7 beginning Sept. 7, slightly ahead of the general release of the OS the next month. 8 Rockin' YouTube Remixes July 13, 2009 at 3:16 pm YouTube has become a repository for some extremely creative reuses of other people's content. Often hilarious, and always eye-opening, these music video remixes showcase some impressive talent. Worms Strategy Game Slithers Onto IPhone July 13, 2009 at 2:10 pm Team17 Software has released Worms for the iPhone and iPod touch. It costs $5 and it's available for purchase and download from the App Store. Is Office 2010 Really The Best Microsoft Can Do? July 13, 2009 at 2:03 pm Suppose Microsoft released a new Office and a new Windows and neither of them sold? Will a "free" online Office kill consumer sales? Microsoft Reveals Office 2010 Timing, Technical Preview July 13, 2009 at 1:40 pm As expected, Microsoft on Monday revealed a test version of the next round of its Office suite, which will be available in the first half of 2010. New Zero-day Attack Doubles Concern for IE Users July 13, 2009 at 1:17 pm Microsoft warned of a critical, under-attack flaw in an Office ActiveX control, just one week after a news of a similar zero-day attack. Does Anybody Want Windows 7? Most IT Pros Say "No" July 13, 2009 at 1:12 pm New survey shows nearly 60 percent of IT admins don't plan to deploy Windows 7. Not the sort of new Microsoft needs as it tries to put Vista into its past. Microsoft Office vs.Google Docs: A Web Apps Showdown July 13, 2009 at 12:50 pm App by app, which version of these two Web-based office suites hits the mark? LexisNexis Warns of Breach After Alleged Mafia Bust July 13, 2009 at 12:30 pm LexisNexis is warning consumers after a man charged in a Mafia conspiracy may have illegally used its databases. Nvidia Recommends Updating Certain Mac Drivers July 13, 2009 at 12:20 pm Nvidia has released what it calls "a critical" update to the Mac drivers for its GeForce GTX 285 and Quadro FX 4800 graphics chip. The driver update is needed to... European ICANN Reform Proposal Draws Industry Ire July 13, 2009 at 12:00 pm The European Commission's efforts to internationalize ICANN governance were criticized by trade groups for failing to consider the private sector. Office 2010's Free Web Versions Fend off Google Docs July 13, 2009 at 11:50 am Choosing to risk cannibalizing its own sales rather than lose market to Google, Microsoft is putting Office functions online. Microsoft Confirms Another Zero-day Vulnerability July 13, 2009 at 11:40 am Microsoft confirmed another zero-day vulnerability on Monday in a set of software components that ship in a wide variety of the company's products. Windows 7 to Feature XP Mode for Older Applications July 13, 2009 at 11:30 am Microsoft will include a feature that lets people run applications in a Windows XP mode on Windows 7 to ensure application compatibility. Office 2010: Putting the Update in Perspective July 13, 2009 at 11:30 am It's widespread, it's capable, and it's got new competition -- so Microsoft's next version of Office has its work cut out. TwitVid Releases IPhone Application July 13, 2009 at 11:20 am TwitVid.com has announced the release of its eponymous application for the iPhone 3GS, now available for free download from the App Store. Study Finds Big Rise in Job Cuts Planned at IT Shops July 13, 2009 at 11:20 am A new study finds a major uptick in IT job-cutting plans at North American companies. Astronauts Return to the Moon -- Online July 13, 2009 at 11:10 am A 40th anniversary celebration of the Apollo mission will recreate the moon mission on the Internet. Presented By: July 13, 2009 at 11:10 am Apple Rumor: $800 Tablet Due in October July 13, 2009 at 10:53 am With a 9.7-inch display, this big-screen iPod touch could be just the thing for Christmas 2009. Office 2010: A Complete Overview of What's New July 13, 2009 at 10:33 am Microsoft Office 2010, as revealed by the just-released Technical Preview, brings a set of important if incremental improvements to the market-leading suite. Music Streaming Chips Away at Illegal File-Sharing July 13, 2009 at 10:32 am Surveys show streaming services are gaining fans, but will they really convert the pirates? Survey Says Most Companies Won't Deploy Windows 7 July 13, 2009 at 10:30 am Nearly six in 10 companies have no plans to deploy Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows 7, due for release in October, according to a new survey. Jobs Strikes Deal to Bring Down, Move House July 13, 2009 at 10:30 am Steve Jobs is moving house--literally. The Apple CEO has long been seeking to demolish the 84 year old Jackling house, which resides on a plot of his land in... Windows 7, Office 2010, Google Chrome OS: Never a Dull Tech Moment July 13, 2009 at 10:15 am Soon consumers will have a number of different tech choices to make between the launch of new operating systems and office suites. Is Your Office Wary of Windows 7? July 13, 2009 at 10:12 am Just because Microsoft is readying a new operating system doesn't mean everyone's eager to upgrade quickly. The No-worry Backup Plan July 13, 2009 at 10:00 am As our lives grow increasingly digitized, more and more valuable and irreplaceable things reside on our computers. For instance, I have 15,000 digital photos... iPhone Games for 99 Cents? Meet EA's 8 lb Gorilla July 13, 2009 at 9:28 am World's largest third-party video games publisher spins off world's smallest 99-cent indie iPhone games app developer. China's Web Porn Arrests Include Tech-savvy Site Owners July 13, 2009 at 7:00 am Chinese porn site owners who tried to evade Web police by moving their ventures to foreign servers are the latest victims in China's crackdown on online smut. Dragon Quest Hits Japan, Sells 2.3M in Two Days July 13, 2009 at 6:10 am Dragon Quest IX, one of the most anticipated video games ever to hit Japan, went on sale on Saturday morning and sold an impressive 2.3 million copies.