The software giant’s long-held and deeply rooted enmity toward open-source software appears to be crumbling, if its new Kumo search technology is any indication. In other words, open-source software appears to be the default choice for the Kumo team, not proprietary software. It looks like Microsoft’s anti-open-source bubble really has burst.
Conky is a highly customizable desktop monitor for X Window System. Think of it as KDE4 desktop widgets on crack.
Amazon’s e-reader gets bigger and better with the debut of the Kindle DX.
fm6 writes “When the Oracle acquisition of Sun Microsystems was announced, it was widely assumed that Oracle was interested only in Sun’s software technology, and would sell or discontinue all its hardware businesses. Larry Ellison, in an interview (PDF) just posted on the Oracle web site, says that’s not what’s going to happen. In particular, SPARC isn’t going anywhere: ‘Once we own Sun we’re going to increase the investment in SPARC. We think designing our own chips is very, very important. Even Apple is designing its own chips these days.'”
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CAW says Canada issued ultimatum on new GM pact
Reuters TORONTO, May 7 (Reuters) – Canada has warned the Canadian Auto Workers that General Motors (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) would get no government aid and would likely liquidate its operations in the country if the union fails to make more contract … CAW says Canada gives ultimatum on new GM pact Forbes Union says CAW, GM Canada being pushed to talk The Associated Press Globe and Mail – Driving.ca – Toronto Star – CBC.ca all 217 news articles Langue : Français |
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Third nanny claims abuse from Dhalla family
Winnipeg Sun By Christina Spencer, Sun Media OTTAWA – Amid news reports that a third nanny is claiming ill treatment from the family of Ruby Dhalla, federal Conservatives and New Democrats want the embattled Liberal MP to explain herself to a House of Commons … Tories, NDP demand labour minister resign over Ruby Dhalla nanny … The Canadian Press Third worker comes forward against Brampton MP 680 News Mississauga News – CBC.ca – Globe and Mail – Toronto Star all 347 news articles Langue : Français |
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Pakistan says army will eliminate "terrorists"
Reuters By Junaid Khan MINGORA, Pakistan, May 7 (Reuters) – Pakistan's government ordered the army to eliminate militants on Thursday, setting the stage for a major offensive against Taliban fighters battling security forces in a northwestern valley. Video: Residents Flee Pakistani War Zone The Associated Press Pakistan Orders Military to Eliminate Militants, Terrorists Voice of America Telegraph.co.uk – Washington Post – guardian.co.uk – Daily Times all 5,976 news articles |
AT&T may slash the price of its iPhone service plan by when a new version of the touchscreen smartphone is launched this summer, according to a story on TheStreet.com.
These days, a 2-megapixel camera may not seem like much. But add Web access, a pocket-size Mac, and third-party apps to the mix, and presto! That humble camera is now a personal assistant and digital artist in one. Here are just a few of the ways you can extend your camera.
Library associations are warning that a settlement in a lawsuit brought against Google by authors and publishers could threaten “fundamental library values of access, equity, privacy, and intellectual freedom.” The groups, which represent more than 139,000 U.S. libraries, argue that the agreement could leave Google too powerful in the…
