The gag is off: Samba’s Allison talks turkey on Microsoft-Novell deal
December 30, 2006
On December 21, word leaked out that lead Samba developer Jeremy Allison quit Novell in protest over the Microsoft-Novell alliance, unveiled in early November. Other than sharing the fact that he had taken a new job with Google, Allison said he couldn't provide specifics on his decision until some time after December 29, which would […]
A code name a day: Centro
December 30, 2006
Today’s final entry in the December 2006 “Microsoft Code Name a Day” series is “Centro,” aka Microsoft’s Windows Server SKU aimed at mid-sized businesses. I know there are lots more Microsoft code names out there that I didn’t highlight … so stay tuned in the new year for more.
Apple faces suit over iPod-iTunes link
December 30, 2006
AP - As if its options woes weren’t trouble enough, Apple Computer Inc. said Friday it is facing several federal lawsuits, including one alleging the company created an illegal monopoly by tying iTunes music and video sales to its market-leading iPod portable players.
Could YouTube Be the Killer-App for Apple’s iTV?
December 30, 2006
mrspin writes “With Macworld Expo just over a week away, many expect Apple CEO Steve Jobs to announce further details (and the availability) of the company’s yet to be released set-top-box, codenamed iTV. Powered by something similar to Apple’s Front Row media center software, the iTV is designed to get the media content that’s housed on a Mac (music, movies, and photos), streamed to the living room television. However, with its built-in wireless networking (suspected to be the faster 802.11n), why not bypass the Mac and have the iTV connect directly to the Internet? The combination of iTunes and DRM-free MP3s provided the ‘killer app’ for the iPod. YouTube could well do the same for Apple’s soon-to-be released set-top box.”
AT&T closes BellSouth deal after FCC OK
December 30, 2006
AP - AT&T Inc. extended its dominance as the nation’s largest provider of phone, wireless and broadband Internet services by acquiring BellSouth Corp. in the largest telecommunications takeover in U.S. history.
Asia’s Internet slowdown eases
December 30, 2006
AFP - Internet users in Asia have eyed an escape from a digital black hole as slow surfing speeds gradually improved four days after an earthquake cut Web access in many areas.
Hacker Cracks High-Def DVD Encryption System
December 30, 2006
NewsFactor - The movie industry may rue the day it challenged hackers to break its new encryption system for high-def DVDs, claiming it was bulletproof. The day after Christmas, a hacker known only as Muslix64 posted a hack to a Doom 9 forum that appears to shoot holes in their claim.
NYC cabs to test cell signal strength
December 29, 2006
AP - Ever wanted to stuff that “Can you hear me now?” guy into the trunk of your car and take him on a tour of those maddening spots where your cell phone won’t work? One telecommunications company has a plan to do the mechanical equivalent.
Apple says options probe clears execs
December 29, 2006
AP - Apple Computer Inc. gave the most detailed account yet of its stock-option practices Friday, clearing CEO Steve Jobs and other current executives of any misconduct. Yet it still isn’t clear who was responsible and how much Jobs was involved.
Zi Corp. shares post gains after company reconstitutes its board of directors
December 29, 2006
Canadian Press - CALGARY (CP) - Shares in mobile technology specialist Zi Corp. (TSX:ZIC) gained eight per cent Friday, a day after the company announced it had reconstituted its board of directors.
