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Wednesday, August 8, 2007
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Computer Industry

"Microsoft's Court Battles With Alcatel-Lucent Far From Over: Alcatel-Lucent initially filed six related actions against Microsoft in federal court in San Diego alleging that Microsoft products infringe on patents it holds." InformationWeek 11:26 AM
"Microsoft loses bid to toss Vista suit: A lawsuit alleging Microsoft's 'Windows Vista Capable' program was deceptive marketing will continue after a judge denied the company's attempts to have it dismissed Tuesday." Seattle Times 1:52 PM
"Judge Says 'Windows Vista Capable' Lawsuit Can Proceed: Two customers charged that Microsoft used deceptive marketing tactics to promote its new Windows Vista operating system." InformationWeek 4:10 PM
"Microsoft Calls Army Contract Partner A Deadbeat: Microsoft says in a lawsuit that it worked with Washington Technology Group on government contracts but was never compensated, even though WTG had been paid by the government for the work." InformationWeek 11:27 AM
"Blocked Vendor Disses Vista: Australian security developer Linchpin Labs complains that Microsoft doesn't follow its own security rules." Computerworld 2:24 PM
"Microsoft Re-Brandishes E-Commerce Chops With Commerce Server Plans: The company will release 'accelerators,' sometime in the second half of 2008 until Commerce Server '7,' becomes available in 2010." InformationWeek 11:29 AM
"Microsoft TV Group Eyes New Market: One of the main goals for the Mediaroom IPTV is to expand to the telecom infrastructure." IDG News Service 2:25 PM
"Former Miss Australia to sex up IT industry: Microsoft is hiring former Miss Australia Erin McNaught to encourage more young people to consider IT careers." Stuff 2:19 PM
"Lenovo Shares Soar on Word of Talks to Buy Packard Bell" Reuters 11:20 AM
"Lenovo eyeing Packard Bell: No. 3 PC-maker is considering making an offer for mid-tier company, valued at $800 million, to increase its presence in Europe." Reuters 10:38 AM
"Lenovo Bids on Packard Bell: Lenovo has announced plans to buy Packard Bell, apparently besting rival Acer." IDG News Service 2:24 PM
"Lenovo chases Packard Bell" Reuters 11:24 AM
"IBM attacks Microsoft over SOA: IBM has criticised Microsoft over its approach to service-oriented architecture, saying the software giant offers a 'lightweight messaging infrastructure'." ZDNet UK 1:10 PM
"Dell to pay ousted ex-CEO $48.5M in cash: The PC maker will pay Kevin Rollins on or before 45 days after the company files its annual report with regulators." Reuters 4:55 PM
"Dell Disappoints Chinese Laptop Buyers" Forbes.com 11:01 AM
"Dell's Linux PC launch founders: Dell's Linux PC launch has gone belly up as the computer supplier admitted it has been hit by 'gremlins'." ZDNet UK 1:08 PM
"Dell: Virtualization Is Key To Driving Linux On The Desktop/Better virtualization technology will increase the use of Linux on business and consumer desktops, and Dell called on the open source community to help develop the necessary software." InformationWeek 11:28 AM
"Analyst: Sun Microsystems layoffs to hit at least 1,300/It's restructure, reorganize and reduce again at Sun. Its stock was up 4 cents on the news." Denver Post 5:12 PM
"Sun Microsystems raises issue of fair disclosure" Reuters 11:14 AM
"Sun Offers Breaks To Net Start-Ups In India, China" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 1:31 PM
"Sun adds bargain line to StorageTek family" The Register 1:41 PM
"HP Courts Open-Source Community With 'Investments': The company wants open source partners to help complete its recent management and automation software acquisitions to build data centers of the future." InformationWeek 6:52 PM
"HP talks up approach to next-generation data center" CNET News.com 9:11 PM
"HP to launch new iPAQ handheld devices in 4Q, says sources" DigiTimes 5:08 PM
"AMD sets up website to tell 'the truth about Intel'" EE Times Europe 1:56 PM
"AMD-Based Servers Get SUSE Linux Certification" eWeek 6:56 PM
"Cisco CEO sees strong world economy, U.S. bumps" Reuters 10:58 AM
"Cisco shares hit new high on earnings growth: Network-equipment provider ups long-term forecast, citing track record" MarketWatch 10:59 AM
"Oracle opens up latest Linux enhancements" IDG News Service 2:57 PM
"Oracle Previews Authentication Service for Linux" eWeek 6:55 PM
"Oracle on Linux Is No Game" InternetNews.com 3:02 PM
"Oracle claims no Linux ulterior motive" The Register 1:40 PM
"IDC: PDA shipments drop 43 percent in Q2" IDG News Service 2:56 PM
"Backdating Conviction Sends Chills Through Silicon Valley" CIO Today 2:48 PM

General Interest

"Mozilla Tackles Malicious Web Pages In Upcoming Firefox V3: Mozilla's head of product security tells InformationWeek about new features in the works that will identify malicious sites and warn users away from them." InformationWeek 4:11 PM
"Brocade's New View Mixed" TheStreet.com 3:53 PM
"Brocade shares jump on revised outlook: Brocade trims revenue expectations but raises lower end of operating earnings guidance. " Reuters 3:48 PM
"Novell CEO: We Need To Standardize Linux" InternetNews.com 3:02 PM
"Motorola sees Linux as its mobile mainstay" IDG News Service 2:55 PM
"Google mistakes own blog for spam, deletes it: Company says normal policy procedure -- not external hack -- resulted in Custom Search Blog temporarily hosting nonsensical message" IDG News Service 4:36 PM
"Tech Shops, Hungry for Brains, Face the Google Factor" TheStreet.com 3:54 PM
"Google News to Allow People in Stories to Add Comments" Computerworld 2:26 PM
"Wireless USB will help cut the cords" USA Today 1:32 PM
"New Photo Tool Removes Clutter: A couple of smarties at Carnegie Mellon University have come up with a new way to remove unwanted objects from digital photos. Their tool searchs Flickr and and other sites for images that match the original in composition, lighting and more." Wired Blogs 1:21 PM
"OpenProj: A Free, Open Source Challenge To Microsoft Project" Wired Blogs 1:20 PM
"'Bourne' video game departs from script" Hollywood Reporter 11:23 AM
"Sprint Nextel Profits Fall Sharply" Washington Post [Free Registration Required] 1:05 PM
"Struggling Sprint Pushes Its Chips Toward WiMax: Survival May Depend on Untested Service" Washington Post [Free Registration Required] 1:06 PM
"Sprint Adds Users" TheStreet.com 10:45 AM
"Sprint beats forecasts: No. 3 wireless service provider's net income rises only 1 cent per share compared to 10 cents a year earlier, still topping analyst forecasts as it added new subscribers." Reuters 10:39 AM

Press Releases

"AMD Validated Server Platforms Now Certified for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server from Novell: AMD Expands Validated Server Program; Empowers Solution Providers with Increased Platform Choice and New Opportunities to Engage Customers" Business Wire 10:57 AM
"Cisco Brings IP Interoperability to Public Safety 'Project 25' Radio Systems: Cisco Extends P25 Interoperability to Non-P25 Voice Systems Using a Network of Networks" Market Wire 10:59 AM
"Ask.com, Dell Partner for a Better Planet: Ask.com Reduces Power Consumption With Custom Servers, Becomes First Corporate Participant in 'Plant A Tree For Me' Program" Business Wire 11:02 AM
"Report: IBM #1 in Worldwide Branded Tape Revenue for Q1 2007: Thirteenth Consecutive Quarter That IBM Has Captured the Number-One Position in Worldwide Branded Tape Revenue, According to IDC" Market Wire 11:08 AM
"Oracle Previews Centralized Security and User Authentication Services for Linux: New Component of Oracle(R) Fusion Middleware to Simplify Managing and Authenticating Users in Linux Environments" PRNewswire-FirstCall 11:13 AM
"Millipore Replaces SAP with Oracle(R) Applications: Life Sciences Industry Leader Migrates 1,000 Users from SAP to Oracle in Under Ten Months" PRNewswire-FirstCall 11:12 AM
"Oracle(R) Fusion Middleware Demonstrates Exceptional Momentum: A Leader in Middleware Extends Industry Position; 90 of the Fortune 100 Companies Benefit from use of Oracle Fusion Middleware" PRNewswire-FirstCall 11:12 AM
"Activision's Switch to Oracle(R) Unbreakable Linux Support Cuts Costs By 65 Percent" PRNewswire-FirstCall 11:12 AM
"Oracle Contributes Enhancements To Linux Community: Latest Projects and Code Contributions Further Linux as Enterprise-Class Operating System" PRNewswire-FirstCall 11:12 AM
"Oracle Provides Six New Validated Configurations for Linux Customers: Over 30 Configurations Provide Customers Choice and Flexibility for Faster Linux Deployments" PRNewswire-FirstCall 11:11 AM
"Sun Microsystems Adds Low-Cost Virtual Tape Library for Open Systems to Leading Storage Lineup: First Storage Product Built on Sun Fire(TM) X4500 Architecture, New Sun StorageTek(TM) VTL Value Provides 24TB Capacity in a 4U System at a Bargain Price" PRNewswire-FirstCall 11:14 AM
"Sun Microsystems Expands Sun Startup Essentials Program to Emerging Markets in Asia: Program Offers Eligible Startups Deep Discounts on Sun Products and Services" PRNewswire-FirstCall 11:14 AM

Microsoft

"Doing the Microsoft mash" InfoWorld 8:47 PM
"How Microsoft puts your data at risk" ZDNet 7:02 PM
"Linspire CEO Leaves After Signing Microsoft Deal: One of three Linux software makers that broke with the open source community by signing patent deals with Microsoft disclosed Wednesday that its chief executive has left the company." Reuters 6:49 PM
"Microsoft confirms Windows XP SP3 pre-beta is in testers' hands" ZDNet 4:31 PM
"Vista, wireless kept off core Olympic IT roster" IDG News Service 2:55 PM
"Windows Vista, XP Service Packs Eagerly Awaited: Microsoft is getting kudos from the Internet Storm Center for getting as many eye balls as possible on the service pack previews." InformationWeek 4:11 PM
"Microsoft Releases Windows Updates, Vista SP1 And XP SP3 In Testing: The updates, which are available now only through Microsoft's download center, address performance and compatibility concerns with the operating system." InformationWeek 4:09 PM
"Leaked Vista Hotfix Packs Now Official: You may now download two Windows Vista updates that had leaked to the Internet at the end of July. No word on when they reach Windows Update." Computerworld 2:26 PM
"Microsoft Gains on Apache: Internet server leadership could switch as soon as next year, researcher says." Computerworld 2:26 PM
"Microsoft defends vendor standards lead" The Register 1:41 PM
"(Microsoft) Code Name a Day: Volta" ZDNet 1:13 PM
"Microsoft Unveils Microsoft Money Plus: Innovative new version of popular personal finance software, Microsoft Money, debuts powerful new Insights." PRNewswire-FirstCall 11:09 AM
"Microsoft Licenses Graphics Technology to Award-Winning Weta Digital: Technologies will enhance production company's graphics and special-effects efforts." PRNewswire-FirstCall 11:09 AM

Government/Law/Politics

"Illinois to Get Fastest Supercomputer" Associated Press 9:08 PM
"Bush prepares to sign U.S. tech competitiveness bill" EE Times 5:07 PM
"Linux group adds open-source attorneys to team" IDG News Service 2:57 PM
"World Bank approves funds for Africa cable project" IDG News Service 2:56 PM
"Calling for a Larger Stay-at-Home Workforce: The House has taken a big step toward expanding the number of federal employees who could become telecommuters and work from home at least one day a week." Washington Post [Free Registration Required] 2:46 PM
"Should Private Firm Handle National Broadband Alerts? Two FCC commissioners pitch their spectrum auction plan to a group of public safety communications officers." IDG News Service 2:25 PM
"Sharp sues Samsung over patent claims" Reg Hardware 1:41 PM
"Citywide Wi-Fi network put to test in Minneapolis" CNET News.com 6:33 PM
"San Francisco Wi-Fi Issue Goes to Ballot" Associated Press 3:59 PM
"Cities' Wi-Fi Push Hits Snags" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 1:31 PM
"Ruling Allows Cell Phone Unlocking, but Telco Sues Anyway" Wired 1:15 PM
"Nokia to defend itself vs. Interdigital" Reuters 11:24 AM
"How Brocade verdict affects the valley" San Jose Mercury News 2:01 PM
"Brocade Options Case Far From Over: After Conviction of Former CEO, Brocade Communications Systems' Options Case Far From Over" Associated Press 11:07 AM
"Prototype Internet Device Fails FCC Test: Prototype Device to Beam High-Speed Internet on Unused TV Airwaves Fails Government Test" Associated Press 11:00 AM

Analysis/Editorial/Help/Opinion

"Google Apps vs. Microsoft Office 2007: Weigh the pros and cons of each" Fortune Small Business 3:49 PM
"How SAP Plans To Beat Oracle In PLM Software Market" InformationWeek 3:01 PM
"The riddle of 3G" International Herald Tribune 3:00 PM
"Pop-up ads: Coming to a mobile phone near you?" IDG News Service 2:56 PM
"Study: Search engine privacy policies improving" IDG News Service 2:54 PM
"Blue Pill threat dead? Š That's wishful thinking" Network World 2:54 PM
"Scanners to Go. Or Stay." PC Magazine 2:32 PM
"Cool school supplies: Heading to college this fall? Put tech on your shopping list. Here are a few new tools for school." St. Paul Pioneer Press [Free Registration Required] 1:58 PM
"Green' tech shops have a way to go" Associated Press 1:50 PM
"Sony VGN-TZ11XN/B laptop" Reg Hardware 1:41 PM
"How do you build a greener data center?" Associated Press 1:32 PM
"Creating Documents for All to Read: Inexpensive Ways To Convert a Variety Of Content to PDFs" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 1:29 PM
"People Love Fiber Optic‹Assuming They Can Get It" Wired Blogs 1:20 PM
"Hide Your E-mail Address from Spam Bots" Wired How To's 1:19 PM
"IT recruitment crisis deepens: The IT skills crisis is deepening, according to research from ZDNet.co.uk's sister site silicon.com." Silicon.com 1:09 PM
"New Pump-And-Dump Scheme Fuels 30% Hike In Spam: The last 24 hours have seen a dramatic jump in spam thanks to a new pump-and-dump swindle that is pushing one particular company." InformationWeek 11:36 AM
"Survey Shows Support For Bans On E-Mail, Texting While Driving: A majority of adults who drive and have used e-mail and text messages admitted to sending and reading them while driving." InformationWeek 11:27 AM
"Tell Jerry Yang what you really think" CNNMoney 11:10 AM
"When a Laptop Is Too Much to Lug: Samsung's Q1 Ultra is a vast improvement over its predecessor, but it's still not clear whether there's a huge market for superportable PCs" BusinessWeek 11:08 AM
"Is Google's free ride as fast as Vista? Find out which new productivity software suite is best for your needs." Fortune Small Business 10:39 AM

Acquisitions/Deals/Investments/Mergers

"Sony opens logistics center in Taiwan" DigiTimes 5:08 PM
"Hitachi, Alvarion Team Up On Global WiMax Technology: The two firms will operate primarily in the 2.5 GHz wireless band." InformationWeek 4:10 PM
"Hearst Corp. to acquire shoppers' site Kaboodle" Reuters 4:06 PM
"Samsung, Denali ink simulation deal" EE Times 1:56 PM
"Google's purchase of Postini gets antitrust OK" Reuters 11:10 AM
"Vodafone to hold Verizon Wireless stake" Reuters 10:39 AM
"Nokia revamps chip R&D, supply strategy" EE Times Europe 1:55 PM
"Nokia Turns to STMicro for Chips: Cellphone Giant to Outsource Some R&D, Reduce Reliance on Texas Instruments" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 1:29 PM
"Nokia outsources chip biz to STMicro" Reuters 10:39 AM

Tech Stocks

"Markets open on-time despite N.Y. flooding: New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq are both operating without delays even as violent weather in New York area shuts down subway lines, slows employees' arrival." CNNMoney 10:33 AM
"Tech Leads Stock Surge: Stocks surged Wednesday as tech buyers cheered a strong earnings report from Cisco and investors shook off some jitters about the credit markets." TheStreet.com 3:53 PM
"Wall Street pulls off a winner: Housing, tech and easing credit market worries send major gauges sharply higher, despite last minute pullback." CNNMoney 4:55 PM
"Bulls make it 3 in row: Stocks pull back in final half hour of trade before reclaiming early gains, helped by housing, tech sector." CNNMoney 3:48 PM
"Cisco's Results Lift Tech Shares; Priceline Surges on Profit Leap" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 10:43 AM
"Telecom Stocks: Leap Wireless plunges; Sprint higher" MarketWatch 10:43 AM
"Asia Markets: Asian shares end on a higher note/Rate hike can't dampen Sydney; another record in Shanghai" MarketWatch 10:43 AM
"Europe Markets: Europe advances again after Fed rate call/Insurers higher; Vodafone won't sell off part of Verizon Wireless stake" MarketWatch 10:44 AM

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CAD/CAM

Chips

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Communications Equipment

Communications Services

Computers

Computer Services

Consultants and Integrators

Productivity Software

Telecommunication-Cellular

Telecom Equipment

Wireless

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Associated Press (Updated 10:15 PM CDT)

"Universal Music Buys Stake in Loud.com"
"'Green' Tech Shops Have a Way to Go"
"Illinois to Get Fastest Supercomputer"
"SpiralFrog Aims for End of Year Launch"
"Interest Low, Segway User Group Folds"
"Review: Stocks and Weather LCD Panels"
"Cisco Shares Jump on Higher 4Q Profit"
"San Francisco Wi-Fi Issue Goes to Ballot"
"Prototype Internet Device Fails FCC Test"
"New Game Exercises Muscles for Smiles" ...

CNET News.com (Checked 10:15 PM; no changes since 9:05 PM CDT)

"HP talks up approach to next-generation data center"
"IBM chides Microsoft over SOA" ...
"Google's purchase of Postini gets antitrust OK"
"Competition is good for search privacy, report says"
"Citywide Wi-Fi network put to test in Minneapolis"
"Nokia exits chips, outsources modem technology" ...
"'Bourne' video game departs from script"
"Life in an earthship"
"Blockbuster acquires Movielink"
"Music companies seek new money in old partners" ...
"Is there green in 'misfit' technologies?"

New York Times (Checked 10:15 PM; no changes since 4:05 PM CDT)

"How Apple Nurtured Fake Steve"
"A Subtle Shift in Pentagon Technology"
"Dean Kamen Lends a Hand, or Two"
"QuickBits: Sprint Slowdown; Bookmarks Get Bought"
"Ex-Brocade Chief Convicted in Backdating Case"
"Cooking Up More Uses for the Leftovers of Biofuel Production"
"Cisco Profit Up 25%; Routers and Switches in Demand"
"Lenovo Shares Soar on Word of Talks to Buy Packard Bell"

Reuters (Checked 10:15 PM; no changes since 9:10 PM CDT)

"'Bourne' video game departs from script"
"Music companies seek new money in old partners"
"Wal-Mart using Facebook to win back-to-school sales"
"Police arrest French teen over Potter translation"
"Sophisticated crooks elude radar in trading probes"
"Hearst Corp. to acquire shoppers' site Kaboodle"
"Nokia exits chips, outsources modem technology"
"Google's purchase of Postini gets antitrust"
"Big Ben bell in London takes time out for repairs"
"Russian prosecutors launch probe of Euroset" ...

TechWeb (Checked 10:15 PM; no changes since 9:15 PM CDT)

"HP Courts Open-Source Community With 'Investments'"
"Google Adds Comments To Google News"
"Dell To Pay Former CEO Rollins $48.5 Million"
"Linspire CEO Leaves After Signing Microsoft Deal"
"U.S. Civil Rights Group Seeks Court's Spying Rulings"
"Indian Outsourcer Wipro Details U.S. Expansion Plans"
"Windows Vista, XP Service Packs Eagerly Awaited"
"Analysts' Take: Composite's CIS 4.5 Offers Broader Virtualization"
"Novell Calls For Standardized Certification Of Linux ISVs"
"Data Center Energy Efficiency Focus Of Technology Road Map" ...

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