S'pore firm claims patent to image search

Singapore company says it owns patent to technology used by millions of online sites worldwide to link graphics and pictures to other Web pages.  [16 comments]

Tuesday, May 27 2008 07:22 PM

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Microsoft told Nigeria to dump Linux for Windows

Mandriva CEO claims 17,000 Linux desktop machines delivered to Nigeria are to have their operating systems replaced by Windows at the eleventh hour.  [15 comments]

Friday, November 02 2007 10:53 AM

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Intel prepares to close Philippine plant

The first U.S. company to set up shop in the Philippines, Intel stuns employees and country with plans to shut down its manufacturing plant within the year.  [13 comments]

Monday, April 07 2008 02:48 PM

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Expert: Fast-track ISO bid for OOXML is fair

Former official from Ecma International defends bid to hasten ISO process for Microsoft's document standard as necessary to ensure technological relevance.  [12 comments]

Monday, March 24 2008 08:23 PM

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U.S. 'botmaster' faces up to 60 years prison

A Los Angeles man is facing up to 60 years in prison and fines of up to US$1.75 million after admitting to infecting at least 250,000 PCs with information-stealing malware.  [11 comments]

Monday, November 12 2007 10:35 AM

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Developers warned over OOXML patent risk

news analysis Academics say developers should be cautious following confusion over which parts of the OOXML specification are covered by Microsoft's "covenant not to sue".  [9 comments]

Friday, February 15 2008 12:14 PM

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Manila's metro rail adopts SMS ticketing

Mobile ticketing system aims to cut long queues at Manila's main public transportation line which serves 200 million passengers a year.  [6 comments]

Monday, November 05 2007 03:33 PM

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Sun: Java will be free this year

The struggle to open up Java completely is finally coming to an end.  [5 comments]

Monday, June 23 2008 07:03 AM

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OOXML gains compatibility via ISVs

Since its ISO ratification, Microsoft's document format has garnered support from third-party applications. But developers say it's not ideological--it's just business.  [5 comments]

Tuesday, May 27 2008 10:48 AM

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Will you hire 'honey.bunny@'?

Job applicants should be mindful their e-mail addresses are not offensive or risk putting off prospective employers, say recruiters.  [4 comments]

Wednesday, September 03 2008 04:22 PM

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