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Google Finalizes $3.1 Billion DoubleClick Acquisition

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:20:38 -0700

The decision ends almost a year of uncertainty surrounding the deal, which gained an EU stamp of approval Tuesday.

Wal-Mart Yanks Linux PC From Shelves, Keeps Them Online

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:11:38 -0700

The sale of Everex gPCs was a test run more than a gung ho endorsement of Linux's readiness, according to the retailer.

DST arrives; time switch appears to have been smooth

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 09:54:07 -0700

The move to daylight-saving time in the U.S. arrived without major troubles for IT operations.

Google CIO: Online success rests on talking with, not to, customers

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:10:29 -0700

The old ways of marketing won't work in the Internet world, according to Google CIO Douglas Merrill, who says companies need to "redraw all the maps" from both an IT and advertising standpoint.

Opinion: Silverlight helps bring streaming video to Olympics Web site

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:10:31 -0700

New technology will let users rewind video and replay particularly astonishing moments, set up watch list alert, do picture-in-picture and more.

Norton AntiVirus Dual Protection for Mac debuts

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:10:18 -0700

Symantec has released Norton AntiVirus Dual Protection for Mac, intended for users of Intel-based Macs who have both Mac OS X and Windows running on their computers.

Dancing Woz debuts, receives lowest score

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:20:06 -0700

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak yesterday took his first spin around the floor on the reality television show Dancing with the Stars, only to receive the lowest score of the night.

Texas House Votes to Exempt Clerks From Privacy Laws

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 23:48:08 -0700

The Texas House of Representatives approved a bill to allow local courthouse clerks to disclose “in the ordinary course of business” Social Security numbers contained in public records maintained by their offices.

PowerShell Tips and Tricks

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:01:00 -0700

Microsoft's shell and scripting language is a classy, robust and powerful way to take control of the OS.

Review: EDGE Acoustics GX400 headset

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 02:01:02 -0700

Too often, gaming headsets are designed using cheap hardware that produces mediocre sound. Enter EDGE Acoustics' GX400 headset for gamers looking for uncompromising quality.

Gartner warns of rising chip inventories

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 02:00:59 -0700

Global inventories of semiconductors shot up in the fourth quarter, adding to concerns over the health of the U.S. and global economies.

Nokia smartphones to turn on Microsoft's Silverlight

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:50:28 -0700

A deal that delivers a version of Microsoft's Silverlight media player to Nokia's market-leading S60 platform and other hardware from that company is characterized by analysts as 'an important win" for Microsoft's efforts to gain traction against Flash.

How mobility will change social networking

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:50:33 -0700

Nokia thinks that mobility will significantly change social networking for consumers and business users. An insider explains how.