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All of Vietnam's Government Computers To Use Linuxl
Accordingly, by June 30, 2009, 100% of servers of IT divisions of government agencies must be installed with open source software; 100% of staffs at these IT divisions must be trained in the use of these software products and at least 50% use them proficiently.
8 Microsoft Research projects that could make you say wow
True, Microsoft seems to be all about me-too wares these days. But here are 8 research projects that are pretty cool, like the auto-updating Digital Postcard and the sign language Shake2Talk phone.
Will Microsoft Corner the Desktop Security Market?
The company's decision to offer a free antivirus product may not change the names of the security products on your desktop.
Modbook Pro Is Secret Son of an iPod Touch and a MacBook Pro
The new version of the Modbook is made of machined aluminum, finished in black. While its design is clearly not Jon Ive's, the 0.93-inch Modbook Pro is thinner than the Macbook it is based on, and more elegant and straightforward than their previous model.
AdMob Unveils Download Tracking for iPhone Applications.
AdMob, the world's largest and fastest growing mobile advertising marketplace, today launched Download Tracking for iPhone applications. For the first time, advertisers can accurately monitor App Store conversion rates - clicks on an ad that lead to a completed download of the advertised application...
New Freescale processors target Linux netbooks
According to Freescale the chip is designed to power "low-power, gigahertz performance netbooks at sub-$200 price points". Sporting an ARM Cortex-A8 core, Freescale claims that the i.MX515 performs from around 600mHz to 1 GHz and provides up to 2,100 Dhrystone MIPS (million instructions per second).
Toy trains 'Star Wars' fans to use The Force
The Force Trainer (expected to be priced at $90 to $100) comes with a headset that uses brain waves to allow players to manipulate a sphere within a clear 10-inch-tall training tower, analogous to Yoda and Luke Skywalker's abilities in the Star Wars films.
Microsoft Layoff Rumors Swirl
Reports today that as early as this month, Microsoft will begin reducing its workforce. Xbox 360 purveyor said to be reducing workforce significantly as early as this month; initial estimates of 15,000 layoffs labeled "grossly exaggerated."
AT&T moves closer to offering in-home cell base stations
AT&T is asking customers whether they'd like to test putting a tiny cellular base station in their home.
Huit ans et les familles n'ont pas fait le deuil
RAPPEL Le 8 janvier 2001, Albert Foulcher assassinait quatre personnes à Narbonne, avant de se suicider le 17 janvier à Béziers Les années se...
Zones lagunaires : une priorité pour le Parc naturel
ENTRETIEN Richard Sevcik est le président du parc naturel régional de la Narbonnaise, qui vient de voter l'avant-projet de charte 2010-2021...
Un Casse-noisette chinois, moderne et rythmé
Dynamique, mirifique et éclectique. Casse-noisette version made in China a eu de quoi étonner le public du Théâtre venu...
LES SOLDES ONT TAPÉ FORT D'EMBLÉE
Pour une fois, la foule a un vrai bon côté : elle vous protège du vent et vous réchauffe. Car foule il y avait, hier, pour la première journée des...
Frêche préférerait la gare à Salles-d'Aude
Mardi soir à Alès, au cours d'une cérémonie ferroviaire, Georges Frêche a indiqué sa nette préférence pour une gare dans le secteur de...
Codorniou : « L'évolution est très favorable »
Joint hier après-midi par téléphone, Didier Codorniou, maire de Gruissan, reconnaît qu'il y a une « évolution très favorable » quant à une...