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Ballmer Ordered to Testify in 'Vista Capable' Case
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has been ordered to give a deposition in the "Windows Vista Capable" lawsuit after U.S. District Court Judge Marsha Pechman denied a motion to exclude Ballmer. The plaintiffs contend that Ballmer knew Microsoft authorized "Windows Vista Capable" labels for PCs not powerful enough to run all Vista's features.
Google Wikifies; Build Your Own Results
SearchWiki gives users more control over search results....
Microsoft feared Mac vs. Vista comparison in '05
Newspaper column sparked discussion about OSes and what 'premium' meant ...The Microsoft-Novell Linux deal: Two years later
The controversial arrangement over open source and Windows still creates strong feelings, pro and con ...
Is an Apple search engine in the works?
Rumors are floating around about a possible new search engine by Apple, but is that a good thing?...
Media Spotlight Scatters a Botnet Host
ISPs spring into action after a mainstream publication fingers a U.S. Web hosting company for its role in the global spam and malware epidemic....Once-Defiant Yahoo Now Wants a Microsoft Takeover
Cash-strapped Yahoo, reeling from Google's withdrawal from a search-ad agreement, now wants once-reviled Microsoft to buy it. Yahoo CEO Jerry Yang said a takeover would be "the best thing for Microsoft." While Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has said he's no longer interested in buying Yahoo, a near-60 percent stock drop makes Yahoo a bargain. ...Google Kills Search-Advertising Deal with Yahoo
Google pulled out of its search-advertising agreement with Yahoo after the Department of Justice threatened antitrust action. Both Google and Yahoo proposed changes to the agreement, but the DOJ said it would still have "denied cusumers the benefits of competition." Yahoo was "disappointed" Google didn't choose to fight in court. ...Researcher Finds iPhone 3G Flaw
The vulnerability, found in the audio portion of Apple's video format, can cause iPhones and iPods to crash. ...
The Seven Deadliest Social Networking Hacks
Think you know who your real online friends are? You could be just a few hops away from a cybercriminal in today's social networks ...The Key Elements of Self Regulation in the Call Center
The Self-Regulatory Organization is well on its way, but its ultimate success will be measured by the peace of mind it gives regulators about our ability to keep our own house in order. If the teleservices industry can become effective at regulating itself, the governing bodies will be less obligated to increase the regulations on us. ...
What's up with the GNOME Linux Desktop?
Linux Desktop GUI gets more sponsors and $$ as it gears up for the next big thing ...Worm Exploiting Microsoft Windows Server Spotted
The vulnerability, which could allow a remote attacker to take over Windows computers without any user interaction, taps into the recent Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-067. ...Blogs Better at Pushing Product?
New research finds that bloggers' links are gaining heft as trusted guides for finding useful content and product purchases. ...Author info
David Dunlap
David Dunlap has been both a Web host industry analyst and commentator for the past eight years. Prior to his active writing career, David was a network and communications technician for four years. He currently is the Editor-in-Chief for WebHostMagazine.com