Feds' red tape left medical devices infected with computer virus
The Conficker Internet virus has infected important computerized medical devices, but governmental red tape interfered with their repair, an organizer of an antivirus working group told Congress on Friday. Rodney Joffe, one of the founders of an unofficial organization known as the Conficker Working Group, said that government regulations prevented hospital staff from carrying out the repairs.
Maker: First Android Netbook to cost about $250
The first Netbook computer running the Google Inc.-backed Android mobile operating system on a low-cost ARM chip could become available to customers within three months. Some market experts predict that the combination of ARM and Android could help usher in an era of sub-$200 Netbooks with 12-hour battery life and creative designs highly tailored for different consumers.
Microsoft mum on Vista plans after Windows 7 launch
How long does Microsoft plan to keep selling copies of its Windows Vista operating system after the upcoming launch of Windows 7? The company isn't saying. With previous versions of Windows, Microsoft used a transition period when old and new versions of Windows were available to help corporate customers manage their transition to the new version of the operating system. This time Microsoft aims to put the ghosts of its Vista troubles to rest as soon as possible, and could stop selling Vista as soon as Windows 7 is released.
Presto! In ten seconds, you've got an Internet desktop.
Have you ever had the need to boot your laptop in a Starbucks, an airport lounge, or a buddy’s house, but don’t want to go through the agonizing multi-minute procedure of starting up your operating system with all of its managed software and utilities?
Desktop gives your Firefox bookmarks a new look
Desktop is a new experimental Firefox extension that lets you create a customized start page with quick access to some of your bookmarks.
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