EU software patents voted in, sort of (Drobe.co.uk)
Published:Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:56:45 GMT
Previously this month we ran an article on software patents in the EU and a controversial directive to allow 'computer implemented inventions' to be patentable. Earlier this week, the European parliament finally voted on the directive and voted in favour....
Published:Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:56:45 GMT
Previously this month we ran an article on software patents in the EU and a controversial directive to allow 'computer implemented inventions' to be patentable. Earlier this week, the European parliament finally voted on the directive and voted in favour....
Microsoft Will Give European Users a Choice of Browsers (NewsFactor via Yahoo! News)
Published:Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:32:50 GMT
In a move to close a decade-long chapter of competition concerns, Microsoft on Wednesday agreed to provide a choice of browsers in the European Union. The software giant usually configures Internet Explorer as the default browser for its Windows operating system, but agreed to test-market measures to give consumers an option to download and install competing browsers like Google Chrome and ......
Published:Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:32:50 GMT
In a move to close a decade-long chapter of competition concerns, Microsoft on Wednesday agreed to provide a choice of browsers in the European Union. The software giant usually configures Internet Explorer as the default browser for its Windows operating system, but agreed to test-market measures to give consumers an option to download and install competing browsers like Google Chrome and ......
whatbrowser.org: Google explains the most important piece of software (ZDNet)
Published:Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:06:17 GMT
Google is attempting to educate the world about the most important piece of software on any computer: the web browser. Not only does it connect you with the world, but you couldn't view this blog post without one. I view the site as......
Published:Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:06:17 GMT
Google is attempting to educate the world about the most important piece of software on any computer: the web browser. Not only does it connect you with the world, but you couldn't view this blog post without one. I view the site as......
MapQuest intros iPhone GPS app, matching service (MacNN)
Published:Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:46:34 GMT
MapQuest has introduced a new iPhone application, which goes beyond the company's web service to provide narrated, turn-by-turn car navigation. Unlike most such apps, the MapQuest software itself is priced at only $1. The rest of the cost is in monthly and annual subscription fees, which cover updated maps and points of interest, as well route optimization based on traffic, accident and ......
Published:Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:46:34 GMT
MapQuest has introduced a new iPhone application, which goes beyond the company's web service to provide narrated, turn-by-turn car navigation. Unlike most such apps, the MapQuest software itself is priced at only $1. The rest of the cost is in monthly and annual subscription fees, which cover updated maps and points of interest, as well route optimization based on traffic, accident and ......
Ripping Audio CDs in Linux (Linux Today)
Published:Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:06:29 GMT
Linux.com: GNU/Linux offers several tools for ripping, some specific to the GNOME or KDE desktops, and others more general. Before you begin ripping, you need to know that ripping in GNU/Linux is complicated by the fact that many distributions do not install by default support for non-free file formats....
Published:Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:06:29 GMT
Linux.com: GNU/Linux offers several tools for ripping, some specific to the GNOME or KDE desktops, and others more general. Before you begin ripping, you need to know that ripping in GNU/Linux is complicated by the fact that many distributions do not install by default support for non-free file formats....
GL Announces High Capacity PacketGen™ Software (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Published:Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT
GL Communications Inc. announced today the release of its enhanced VoIP Testing tool PacketGen™ - a software based VoIP Testing tool for real-time VoIP bulk call generation, stress testing, and analysis of VoIP networks and equipment....
Published:Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT
GL Communications Inc. announced today the release of its enhanced VoIP Testing tool PacketGen™ - a software based VoIP Testing tool for real-time VoIP bulk call generation, stress testing, and analysis of VoIP networks and equipment....
Microsoft Security Essentials Available for Download (Enterprise Security Today)
Published:Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:11:11 GMT
Microsoft has released its Security Essentials antivirus software as a free download to protect against malware, viruses and spyware. Microsoft said its goal is to remove cost barriers that leave PCs unprotected....
Published:Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:11:11 GMT
Microsoft has released its Security Essentials antivirus software as a free download to protect against malware, viruses and spyware. Microsoft said its goal is to remove cost barriers that leave PCs unprotected....
How much risk can you stand? (CNN Money)
Published:Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:06:09 GMT
Wise investing isn't simply about your brain power; you also need a sense of how strong your stomach is -- of how much market turbulence you can take before you sell in a panic....
Published:Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:06:09 GMT
Wise investing isn't simply about your brain power; you also need a sense of how strong your stomach is -- of how much market turbulence you can take before you sell in a panic....
Handy Tips for Window Media Center and More (Washington Post)
Published:Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:19:06 GMT
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......
Published:Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:19:06 GMT
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......
