Google open-sources operating system Nov 21, 2009
19) the open-sourcing of code for Chrome OS, the cloud-based operating system the company is developing to power netbooks. Sundar Pichai, Google's vice president of product management, said Google is open-sourcing Chrome OS one year before it is targeted to be ready for users in order to engage with partners, the open source community and developers. (EETimes)
* Google-powered netbooks to debut Nov 21, 2009
NEW OPERATING SYSTEM: Chrome OS is being built to function as a door to the Internet, where people are increasingly spending time on Web-based applications AFP , MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA Saturday, Nov 21, 2009, Page 10 ... Google on Thursday provided a peek beneath the hood of its new Chrome operating system, making the software public and promising it will run netbooks by the end of next year ... Google co-founder Sergey Brin brushed off questions about whether Chrome OS will challenge the... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
IT security for medical devices a problem, officials say Nov 21, 2009
For example, the medical devices can restrict the application of operating system patches and malware protection updates, according to the statement. To cope with the problem, the VA is currently implementing a Medical Device Isolation Architecture that uses firewalls to allow the medical devices to communicate while also maintaining network security practices. (FCW.com)
RCN Adds V-me To Its Lineup In Four Markets Nov 21, 2009
RCN Adds V-me To Its Lineup In Four Markets. Spanish-Language Service Now Available To Distributor's Subs In Boston, Chicago, New York and Philadelphia. (Multichannel News)
No 'Backdoor' in Windows 7 Nov 21, 2009
Developer says the government was granted no access privileges to their newest operating system ... November 20, 2009 - Microsoft is fighting back against detractors that are questioning whether or not the company installed "backdoors" into Windows 7 after it was learned that the National Security Agency (NSA) played a role in the development of the operating system ... The NSA's information assurance director, Richard Schaeffer, revealed during a Congress hearing that the agency entered into a... (IGN Gear)
U.S. Gov Can Stop Only 80% of Cyber-Attacks Nov 21, 2009
He spoke of NSA's "longstanding relationship" with Microsoft to shore up the operating system and software that runs on government computers, and praised the security features in the recently released Windows 7. The buck stops where. (Datamation)
Should Web Search Data Be Stored? Nov 21, 2009
To make these machines more efficient, more reliable, and more responsive, the incoming data is from time-to-time analyzed to see what changes need to be made to the machine's operating system. The Video Privacy Protection Act is a bad analogy. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Google unveils Chrome OS Nov 21, 2009
These are among the many promised benefits of an operating system the search giant is developing that overhauls computing by making the Web browser the center of everything ... This model is hardly a direct threat to Microsoft Corp.'s dominant Windows operating system or Apple Inc.'s popular line of sleek, high-end personal computers, said Ray Valdes, analyst with Gartner Research ... Not surprisingly, the operating system demonstrated on Thursday resembles the Chrome browser. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Infotainment Nov 21, 2009
Google on Thursday provided a peek beneath the hood of its new Chrome operating system, making the software public and promising it will run netbooks by the end of next year. Google-crafted Chrome OS will be tailored exclusively for applications hosted as services in the Internet cloud and debut. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
New software to start PC in less than 7sec Nov 21, 2009
MOUNTAIN VIEW (CALIFORNIA): New Google Inc software will start up a computer as fast as a television can be turned on, the search company said as it showed off its Chrome operating system designed for PCs that do their work on the Web. Google gave the first public look at its Chrome OS four months after declaring its intention of developing the PCs main software, a move that pits it directly against Microsoft Corp and Apple Inc. True to Googles internet-pedigree, the Chrome OS resembles a... (India Times, India)
Google Shows Off Chrome OS, Releases Source Nov 21, 2009
-- Google today released surprising new details about the Chrome operating system it's been developing ... Pichai and Matthew Papakipos, the engineering director for Google Chrome OS, emphasized security advantages of the new operating system, detailing how the system's "sandbox" separates out applications and data to keep them secure -- and regularly checks the validity, safety and current version of the running OS.. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Google: the world's frenemy Nov 21, 2009
Google on Thursday provided a peek beneath the hood of its new Chrome operating system, making the software public and promising it will run netbooks by the end of next year. 19 Nov. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Barnes & Noble holiday Nooks 'sold out' Nov 21, 2009
The Nook runs on the Android operating system from Mountain View-based (NASDAQ:GOOG). Most Read Stories. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Google shows off OS Nov 21, 2009
Google on Thursday provided a peek beneath the hood of its new Chrome operating system, making the software public and promising it will run netbooks by the end of next year ... Google co-founder Sergey Brin brushed off questions about whether Chrome OS will challenge the long-time dominance of Microsoft Windows operating systems in the global computer market ... The operating system builds on a Chrome Web browser which has won more than 40 million users since it was released about a year ago,... (iAfrica.com)
US giant puts up $5m to trap hackers Nov 21, 2009
The two programs, which targeted Microsoft's operating system, caused millions of dollars of damage earlier this year. They shut down systems at hospitals, airlines and on personal computers. (Yahoo News -- Computer Viruses & Worms)
Yahoo to Allow Users to Opt Out of Custom Ads Nov 21, 2009
com, the search engine giant stores server log information like location, IP address, time and date, operating system, browser, and sometimes, unique cookie ID, Google said. There are no third parties involved in serving up ads on Google. (Yahoo News -- Internet and WWW)
'Too expensive' Nov 20, 2009
BBC News - NICE decision on liver cancer drug Nexavar condemned. Page last updated at 17:49 GMT, Thursday, 19 November 2009. (BBC News -- UK)
Global video news recap, World Tech Update Nov. 19 Nov 20, 2009
announced on Thursday that it is open sourcing the Chrome operating system as Chromium OS. According to an official blog post, the company said it is doing this a year before Chrome OS will be ready for the public so that it can better work with the open-source community and developers. s first smartphone, the Dell Mini 3i, is being readied to go on sale. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Google rides Chrome OS onto Microsoft turf Nov 20, 2009
(11-19) 14:52 PST -- With Google Inc. working on its upcoming browser-based Chrome operating system, the company is intensifying its grudge match with rival Microsoft Corp. ... Both the buildup of the Web and the upcoming release of the new operating system will pool to give Google even more power and industry position than it has today, he said ... Now, Google appears to be setting its sights on taking a chunk out of Microsoft's operating system market share. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Sage, onion... or gold? South African thief tries new chicken stuffing Nov 20, 2009
BBC News - South African 'thief' stuffed chicken with gold. Page last updated at 11:24 GMT, Thursday, 19 November 2009. (BBC News -- Africa)
Dell bets on corporate spending for recovery Nov 20, 2009
Demand for computers also picked up following Microsoft's (MSFT.O) launch of its new Windows 7 operating system on October 22, but the bulk of demand is likely to come from companies looking to upgrade their aging PC systems ... Other rivals, such as Lenovo () and Acer, have also been similarly upbeat on the effect of Windows 7 on PC sales, betting that the new operating system will spur commercial demand for computers. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Google Goes for Speed, Security in Chrome OS Nov 20, 2009
Google released its Chrome operating system to the open-source community on Thursday and said it has designed the netbook OS to be faster, simpler and more secure than existing ones. However, Google also made it clear that Chrome will not be able to replicate everything that other operating systems do ... This means it will not even be able to run applications built for Google's own Android mobile operating system. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed' Nov 20, 2009
Page last updated at 02:13 GMT, Friday, 1 December 2006. US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Good karma: an in-depth review of Ubuntu 9.10 Nov 20, 2009
and eleven releases, the Ubuntu Linux distribution has delivered a capable desktop operating system built largely on open source software ... Similar features have existed in other operating systems and Linux distributions for practically as long as graphical installers have existed, but it's nice to see Ubuntu's take on the concept. (Ars Technica)
Yahoo to Allow Users to Opt Out of Custom Ads Nov 20, 2009
com, the search engine giant stores server log information like location, IP address, time and date, operating system, browser, and sometimes, unique cookie ID, Google said. There are no third parties involved in serving up ads on Google. (Yahoo News -- Internet and WWW)
New skin 'may help burns victims' Nov 20, 2009
BBC News - Stem cells could create new skin to help burns victims. Page last updated at 01:06 GMT, Friday, 20 November 2009. (BBC News -- Health)
Google gives preview of Chrome operating system Nov 20, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- Google Inc. on Thursday offered the first glimpse of Chrome OS, a new personal computer operating system being developed by the Internet search giant ... According to Google, the netbooks or mini-laptop computers will have specified hardware components such as solid-state hard drives to create the fastest experience for the new operating system ... Google has touted speed, simplicity and security as the key aspects of the new software, which is seen as a move... (Xinhuanet, China)
British actors dominate TV Globes Nov 20, 2009
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ASUS launches NVIDIA 3D vision notebook Nov 20, 2009
Powered by the latest Intel Core i7 mobile processor and 64-bit Windows 7 operating system, the G51J 3D notebooks allow users to launch multiple applications and enjoy high definition multimedia and processor-intensive games. Featured. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Dell profit slumps as PC sales stumble Nov 20, 2009
PC sales had weakened ahead of the October 22 launch of Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system, before surging afterward, said chief financial officer Brian Gladden, adding that the backlog at the October 30 close of the quarter was larger than normal. "I think it's going to be a pretty powerful cycle," chief executive Michael Dell said, repeating earlier assertions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Brain 'can beat early blindness' Nov 20, 2009
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Dell Stock Gains May Slacken Nov 20, 2009
What's more, Chief Executive suggested during a conference call after the results that businesses would take more time than previously expected to replace old computers with newer models running Microsoft's () new Windows 7 operating system. "It won't all occur at once," he said. (BusinessWeek)
Goldman Sach's Shareholders Seethe Nov 20, 2009
Talking of a certain Redmond, WA behemoth, Microsoft is delighted to report that its new operating system, - so well in fact that Microsoft has moved "twice as many copies of Windows 7 in its first few weeks than any previous version of the operating system," another WSJ piece notes. It's the sort of good news Microsoft story that makes veteran tech watchers hark back to the software glory days of the late 1990s. (Slate)
Google Chrome operating system to arrive for the 2010 holidays Nov 20, 2009
Google Thursday gave a sneak peek of its new PC operating system, unveiling the specs for developers and announcing that it would be available for the 2010 holidays ... This video, created by Google, shows their take on the operating system. (USA Today -- Tech)
Deal Alert Save on iPhone! Hot new offer hits the market. $50 off the iPhone with 3 Mobile. Nov 20, 2009
Windows 7 Starter Operating System. 10. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Google's Chrome OS is all about the Web Nov 20, 2009
Google made its Chrome operating system available to developers on Thursday, hoping to encourage them to design applications that will be available for the public when it is officially released to the public late next year ... released an early version of its new Chrome operating system to developers on Thursday and promised to have a finished version for the public by next year's holiday shopping season ... The free operating system for netbooks will only be able to run on certain computers,... (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Google to offer more on Chrome OS plans Nov 20, 2009
Google takes the wraps off its Chrome operating system on Thursday but it isn t expected to launch until next year ... plans to offer more details on Thursday about its Chrome operating system and when it will officially become available ... Google that it was planning a new operating system based on its Chrome browser, opening a new front in its competition with (NASDAQ:MSFT) and its Windows operating system. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Google-powered netbooks for next yr Nov 20, 2009
CALIFORNIA: Google on Thursday provided a peek beneath the hood of its new Chrome operating system, making the software public and promising it will run netbooks by the end of next year ... Google co-founder Sergey Brin brushed off questions about whether Chrome OS will challenge the long-time dominance of Microsoft Windows operating systems in the global computer market ... Google on Thursday provided a peek beneath the hood of its new Chrome operating system, making the software public and... (India Times)
First test for record solar plane Nov 20, 2009
Page last updated at 22:45 GMT, Thursday, 19 November 2009. This week has already seen full-power tests of the engines. (BBC News -- Technology)
Windows 7 lift for Microsoft Nov 20, 2009
Microsoft didn't mention numbers but the news around Windows 7 -- its much-ballyhooed operating system -- is good, very good, according to CEO Steve Ballmer. Windows 7 has sold twice as many copies than any previous version of the operating system in the same initial period, he said at the company's annual shareholding meeting yesterday ... Microsoft didn't mention numbers but the news around Windows 7 -- its much-ballyhooed operating system -- is good, very good, according to CEO Steve Ballmer.... (New York Post -- Business)
Chrome OS demonstration Nov 20, 2009
Google has released the open source code for its operating system, Google Chrome OS.. Technology partners, the open source community and third party developers have been invited to contribute to its development. (BBC News -- Technology)
Google PC will start in seven seconds or less Nov 20, 2009
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif: New Google Inc software will start up a computer as fast as a television, the search company said on Thursday as it showed off its Chrome operating system designed for computers that do their work on the Web ... True to Google's Internet-pedigree, the Chrome OS resembles a Web browser more than it does a traditional computer operating system like Microsoft Windows, matching Google's ambition to drive people to the Web -- where they can see Google ads ... But the company... (India Times)
mIQ Mobile Backup Nov 20, 2009
Best Buy is launching a new mobile backup service named mIQ, which meshes your phone s Windows operating system with a central server, and if something should happen to your phone, all of the account data is automatically prevented from loss. Powered by Dashwire, the mIQ service and web portal is free to sign up for and use. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Google targets Chrome OS for 2010 holidays Nov 20, 2009
- Consumers will have to wait until next year's holiday shopping season to find out if Google Inc.'s new operating system can deliver on its promise to make low-cost computers run faster. Google set the late 2010 target date Thursday during its first preview of a much-anticipated operating system that eventually may mount a challenge to Microsoft Corp.'s Windows the foundation for most personal computers since the 1990s ... The Internet search leader announced plans in July for an operating... (MSNBC -- Technology)
Microsoft says sales of Windows 7 are strong Nov 20, 2009
New operating system going at twice the level of Vista, Ballmer says ... LOS ANGELES - Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said on Thursday sales of Windows 7 were running at twice the level of any previous version of its operating system. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Children cost Indian man his job Nov 20, 2009
Page last updated at 14:45 GMT, Thursday, 19 November 2009. Prachi Pinglay BBC News, Mumbai. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Dell Shares Decline After Profit, Sales Miss Analysts Target Amid PC Slump Nov 20, 2009
s Windows 7 operating system, introduced last month, also may help fuel purchases because many business customers didnt adopt the previous Windows Vista program. These IT managers know they cant extend the life of these clients forever, Dell said. (Bloomberg -- US)
Boy dies in quad bike accident Nov 20, 2009
Page last updated at 09:10 GMT, Friday, 20 November 2009. The accident happened at about 2200 GMT. (BBC News -- UK)
Flooding concern after heavy rain Nov 20, 2009
Page last updated at 08:56 GMT, Friday, 20 November 2009. The River Nith caused flooding at the Whitesands in Dumfries. (BBC News -- UK)
Microsoft Shows Off Silverlight 4, IE9 Plans Nov 20, 2009
Today, he got to talk about the process of testing the operating system that launched three weeks ago ... Windows 7 was the first operating system to finally start using the GPU for graphical acceleration, which Microsoft will offer to a degree in IE9. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Getting more out of ATM machines Nov 20, 2009
" It's certainly in banks' interests to grow the number of transactions taking place at ATMs. For example, recent improvements in operating system software, communications infrastructure and the adoption of smart cards in the UK have been expensive and banks need to recoup these costs. But NCR says that broadening services is about more than just money. "Certainly, banks will charge fees for some of these services," says Dickie. "But it's also a customer service value proposition - giving more... (CNN -- International)
Android's growth worries some Nov 20, 2009
() -- A year after its release, Google's open source Android operating system has become a sensation ... Apple has tightly controlled the introduction of new iPhones and updates to its operating system ... And all iPhone users are prompted to update their phones to be on the same version of the operating system. (CNN -- International)
Helpline for 'ignored' children Nov 20, 2009
Page last updated at 06:51 GMT, Friday, 20 November 2009. Children worried about bullying can contact the helpline. (BBC News -- UK)
I am best for new EU job - Ashton Nov 20, 2009
BBC News - Ashton: 'I am best person for EU foreign job. Page last updated at 09:17 GMT, Friday, 20 November 2009. (BBC News -- UK)
Police 'may quit over Tory plans' Nov 20, 2009
BBC News - Acpo head warns police chiefs may quit over Tory plans. Page last updated at 06:01 GMT, Friday, 20 November 2009. (BBC News -- UK)
Under-fives to get swine flu jab Nov 20, 2009
BBC News - Young children to be offered swine flu vaccination. Page last updated at 17:19 GMT, Thursday, 19 November 2009. (BBC News -- UK)
Cameron suffers laptop trouble during webchat on mums' site Nov 20, 2009
BBC News - David Cameron blames Mumsnet webchat delays on laptop. Page last updated at 16:54 GMT, Thursday, 19 November 2009. (BBC News -- UK)
Murderer of have-a-go hero jailed Nov 20, 2009
BBC News - Man jailed after father killed defending his neighbour. Page last updated at 17:22 GMT, Thursday, 19 November 2009. (BBC News -- UK)
US giant puts up $5m to trap hackers Nov 20, 2009
The two programs, which targeted Microsoft's operating system, caused millions of dollars of damage earlier this year. They shut down systems at hospitals, airlines and on personal computers. (Yahoo News -- Computer Viruses & Worms)
Dell Results Miss Expectations, Shares Drop Nov 20, 2009
PC sales had weakened ahead of the October 22 launch of Microsoft Corp's Windows 7 operating system, before surging afterward, said Chief Financial Officer Brian Gladden, adding that the backlog at the October 30 close of the quarter was larger than normal. "I think it's going to be a pretty powerful cycle," Chief Executive Michael Dell said, repeating earlier assertions. (ABC News -- Wire)
Papers unite against EU president Nov 20, 2009
Page last updated at 06:45 GMT, Friday, 20 November 2009. There is an unlikely alliance among Friday's papers, with both the Guardian and Daily Mail leading with the same headline, "The Great EU Stitch-Up". (BBC News -- UK)
Warning over rising river levels Nov 20, 2009
Page last updated at 08:15 GMT, Friday, 20 November 2009. Driving has been hazardous in places like Llanfair Talhaiarn, Conwy. (BBC News -- UK)
Dell Closer to Selling a Mini Smartphone in U.S. Nov 20, 2009
TW), have beaten Dell to the market for phones based on the Android operating system. Dell has produced several phone prototypes, say people familiar with the matter, including some with physical keyboards and others with touchscreens like Apple's iPhone. (SmartMoney)
Google's Chrome OS is all about the web Nov 20, 2009
Google made its Chrome operating system available to developers on Thursday, hoping to encourage them to design applications that will be available for the public when it is officially released to the public late next year ... released an early version of its new Chrome operating system to developers on Thursday and promised to have a finished version for the public by next year's holiday shopping season ... The free operating system for netbooks will only be able to run on certain computers,... (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Nokia Netbook's Beauty Proves Only Skin-Deep Nov 20, 2009
Up to now, most netbooks have run s sturdy, if aged, Windows XP operating system. The Booklet, by contrast, is one of the first wave that runs the new Windows 7 operating system -- in this case, a starter edition missing some of the bells and whistles of the versions found on larger notebook and desktop computers. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
