EU hits Intel with $1.45 billion antitrust fine
Intel has been fined more than 1 billion euros by the European Commission for violating antitrust legislation, following a lengthy investigation prompted by complaints made by its chipmaking rival Advanced Micro Devices. Intel is being fined 1.06 billion euros ($1.45 billion) for engaging in illegal anticompetitive practices to exclude competitors from the market for computer chips called x86 central processing units (CPUs), the Commission said in a statement Wednesday.
The shape of the coming Netbook revolution
Tomorrow's portables won't just be smaller, lighter, and cheaper; they could also carve out a whole new niche in computing
Contrasting Windows: New feature comparison
This chart provides a rundown of some of the major features introduced in each Windows iteration, as well as a quick look at the minimum hardware requirements for XP, Vista, and 7.
Something in the air kills flu virus
A British company continues to offer a portable decontamination device that should come as breath of fresh air to a flu-weary public. In fact the unit duplicates the ability of "outdoor fresh air" to destroy a wide range of airborne viruses and bacteria including the H5N1, influenza, and SARS, all within minutes of contact, according to Tri--Air Developments.
New service tracks missing laptops for free
Researchers at the University of Washington and the University of California, San Diego, have found a way to give you a shot at getting your life back. On Monday, they plan to launch a new laptop tracking service, called Adeona that is free and private.
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