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Microsoft has made changes to the first-run experience in its internet explorer 8 (IE8) browser to allow users to more easily change their default browser selection. microsoft is defending a lawsuit brought by European Union antitrust regulators at the behest of Norwegian browser competitor Opera Software over the bundling of Internet Explorer with the Windows operating system. - Perhaps in a nod to European Union (EU) antitrust officials, Microsoft has made changes to the first-run experience in its Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) browser to allow users to more easily change their default browser selection. The software giant made the changes apparent in a blog post published by...

Research In Motion's (RIM) latest addition to its smartphone line, the BlackBerry Tour 9630, is a 'world phone,' meaning that it's built to operate on both CDMA networks--like Verizon and Sprint's--as well as networks that use GSM technology, like AT&T and T-Mobile USA's networks. However, both Verizon Wireless and Sprint, the two exclusive Tour carriers in the United States, 'lock' their branded Tours so you can't use them on rival networks.

(Telecompaper) Cable & Wireless' two businesses continued to make progress in its fiscal first quarter, the company said in an interim statement. The Worldwide division is expected to record 30 percent EBITDA growth for the full year while at CWI, lower tourist numbers affected the Caribbean, prompting the company to accelerate its cost reduction programme. C&W reiterated its full year group guidance for an EBITDA at GBP 1.02 million, including GBP 430 million for Worldwide, CWI at USD 935 million and Central at GBP 28 million. Full year capex is still seen at GBP 477 million and cash exceptionals at GBP 137 million. The company booked an exceptional charge of GBP 16 million for exceptional operational programmes, including 'One Caribbean' transformation, the integration of Thus and the restructuring of Worldwide. The cash cost of operating exceptionals in the first quarter came out at GBP 28 million, with an exceptional gain of GBP 20 million for forward exchange contracts. At end-Jun

In spite of promising beginnings, netbook manufacturers have largely moved away from Windows alternatives - specifically Linux - on their netbooks.

The hype over this operating system has been so heavy that failure would be a heavy blow. Google introduced Chrome OS July 7, promising a lightweight, Linux-based operating system for netbooks that will enable speedy Web applications. The move was a major shot at microsoft, whose Windows desktop operating system Google intimated was antiquated. We at eWEEK have already provided 10 reasons why we are excited about Google's Chrome OS. But in the tradition of weighing the cons with the pros, there are some concerns about the new Chrome OS as well. - ...

As a strategic activity for IT, communication is important for the effective management of both internal and external relationships. The IT function in many organizations operates with highly diverse stakeholders from different parts of the world. Theread more

Google CEO Eric Schmidt doesn't rule out ad-supported and subscription services for applications built on Chrome OS, the search engine giant's forthcoming operating system. The CEO handled several questions about Chrome OS, designed for cloud computing, during the second quarter earnings conference call. Chrome OS is an alternative to Windows and Apple operating systems. - Google's Chrome Operating System, the forthcoming Linux-based platform for netbooks, will be released under an open source license in 2010, but don't tell Google CEO Eric Schmidt that the company won't make any money off of it. quot;We do not plan to charge for it, in an open sou...

Boycott Novell: 'However, if you search for the word “Dynamics” in the translated document, you’ll see that all developed software should be strictly microsoft.Net based.'

Palm has released its Mojo Software Development Kit for developers who hope to create applications for the Palm Pre and its webOS operating system. Read the full story here.

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