technology - "computers"

Apple's license for Safari technically forbids installation on windows computers that are not Apple-branded. The wording on the license -- which states that, "This License allows you to install and use one copy of the Apple Software on a single Apple-labeled computer at a time" -- came to attention during the hubbub surrounding Apple's decision to make Safari for Windows available through the Apple Software Updater that comes with iTunes on windows. [Update: Apple has since modified...

A lot has changed in the 20 years since the first laptop computers appeared, including gigahertz processors, color screens, optical drives, and wireless data. However, one thing that has stubbornly stayed the same is the conventional clamshell format with its hinged display lid that opens to reveal a mechanical keyboard.

Although the economic downturn in the U.S. is putting a crimp in consumers' plans to buy laptops and desktop computers, Apple Inc. appears poised to weather the storm better than some rivals, a research firm said today.

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Sun Microsystems has locked down a $44.29 million research deal with which it could develop a 'macrochip' that speeds up ultra-complex computing processes through laser technology. The Santa Clara, Calif.-based company has finalized a 5 1/2-year contract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency that Sun says presents 'a unique opportunity to develop supercomputers through interconnecting an array of low-cost chips.'

smooth wombat writes 'With the Constitutionally mandated census of 2010 just around the corner, it appears the Commerce Department's attempt to use handheld computers to gather census information may not come to fruition. Originally, the contract was awarded at a cost of $596 million to Harris Corporation. However, the GAO has now estimated the revised contract, now costing $647 million, could grow to $2 billion and the equipment may still not work properly. There is consideration that the paper and pencil method might have to be employed to complete the census.' of this story at Slashdot.

WiFi features are as standard on today's portable computers as built-in modems used to be. laptop users have become accustomed to the ability to connect to the Internet from practically anywhere to reach e-mail, Web sites and music download portals. Consumers even use wireless routers to connect to the Internet from anywhere in their homes.

Americans are using -- and getting rid of -- more electronic devices than ever. As technology improves and gets cheaper, old cell phones, computers, iPods and digital cameras end up in desk drawers, basements -- or on the curb.