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MacSurfer's Archive: Monday, February 6, 2012
 

 

Computer Industry
  • "H-P Activist Investors Make Proxy Progress: In a major victory for activists, Hewlett-Packard Co. agreed to a step that could give investors more power to oust its board members." WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 9:33 AM
  • "Microsoft's Xerox Problem of Undervaluing Innovation" Minyanville 9:49 AM
  • "ITC attorney says Barnes & Noble shouldn't be found in violation of Microsoft patents: Report" ZDNet 11:50 AM
  • "Microsoft removes 'Start' button from latest Windows 8 build" ZDNet 11:52 AM
  • "Windows 8 won't have a Start button" TG Daily 11:32 AM
  • "Microsoft removes start button in Windows 8" CNET News 9:52 AM
  • "Microsoft Bing page tips off new Windows 8 Consumer Preview" CNET News 12:13 PM
  • "Windows Phone 8 to get NFC, HD and Skype: Rumours confirmed, details emerge" The Register 11:36 AM
  • "Five Reasons why Windows 8 will be dead on arrival: Microsoft's Windows 8 and Vista will have several things in common: Both are unwanted operating system updates that will flop in the marketplace." ZDNet 12:26 PM
  • "Office 365 Lync Online tool to work with consumer IM networks: Interoperability 'is on the road map', according to a Microsoft official" Techworld 11:29 AM
  • "Microsoft to roll out wave of native mobile apps for its CRM software: Windows Phone 7, iOS, Android and BlackBerry will all be represented" IDG News Service 10:30 AM
  • "Microsoft expected to bring Windows Phone retail incentives to Europe" The Next Web 2:25 PM
  • "Lenovo Ordered to Pay €1920 for Making French Laptop Buyer Pay for Windows Too" PCWorld 11:09 AM
  • "Oracle seeks new trial against SAP over downloads" Reuters 8:03 PM
  • "Oracle Seeks New Trial Against SAP After Verdict Dismissed" Bloomberg 8:02 PM
  • "Oracle wins round in Java patent lawsuit against Google" The Register 8:04 PM
  • "Why AMD Remains in Intel's Shadow: AMD is held back by its low market share and relatively inferior products." Barron's 9:45 AM
  • "AMD execs tout firm's tablet plans: Analysts say 'Hondo' tablet chips provide strong opportunity for an AMD rebound" Computerworld 8:05 PM
  • "Intel SSD 520 Series Solid State Drive Review" HotHardware 10:12 AM
  • "Review: Intel's new 'Cherryville' SSD 520 drive" Computerworld 10:31 AM
  • "Shrunken Intel process boosts SSD performance" The Register 2:26 PM
  • "Cisco expected to show stability, strength: Sales, earnings expected to rise despite wobbly IT market" MarketWatch 9:41 AM
  • "Netscape Founder Battles Cisco With Stealth Startup" Wired 8:04 PM
  • "Boffins embed electronics into fibres: University of Southampton and Penn State researchers have demonstrated a technique to embed electronics into optical fibres, which if commercialised would enable simpler and cheaper telecommuniations kit." The Register 11:39 AM
  • "Scientists weave battery into clothing: Scientists charged into the fashion industry this week, unveiling a flexible battery that can be woven into fabric and used to boost the juice of everyday gadgets." Register Hardware 11:36 AM
  • "New material gives boost to optical fibers: British and American scientists say they've found a way to embed electronics into optical fibers, simplifying and speeding up telecommunications." TG Daily 11:31 AM
  • "FBI Hacked While Congress Ponders Cybersecurity Legislation" Techland 11:40 AM
  • "Disagreements on cyber risk East-West 'Cold War'" Reuters 9:55 AM
  • "Big Year for Tech Mergers: Companies are scrambling to handle a torrent of data, pushing them into bigger M&A frenzy since 2007" Bloomberg Businessweek 10:07 AM
  • "IT budgets plunge in North America, Europe" The Register 11:38 AM
  • "IT spending to gain 5 percent in 2012, says IDC" ZDNet 11:53 AM
  • "Tech Spending Remains Strong, Despite Economic Volatility: IDC/Businesses continued to invest in infrastructure upgrades, along with new software applications and mobile devices, including tablets." eWeek 10:39 AM