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The incredible shrinking OS
Windows, Mac OS, and Linux are all getting smaller. What does that mean for you?
From the software concept called JeOS (pronounced "juice"), the Just Enough OS, to hardware concepts like Celio RedFly, an 8-inch screen and keyboard device running applications off a smartphone via a USB or a Bluetooth more
Test Center Roundup: Endpoint security
We try out five products designed to protect clients from malware, viruses, and a host of other threats ...more
Should MS simplify XP-to-Win-7 upgrades?
XP users must do a clean install to get Windows 7, which could be a hurdle for adoption ...more
Why the H-1B visa has got to go
With plenty of tech workers on the unemployment line, there's no longer any reason to look abroad for employees ...more
Advice Line, Bob Lewis
Posted: Feb 15, 2009 7:29 PM A manager who refuses ownership of a process Managers generally don't get to refuse ownership of a process. As process owners they generally do get authority over the... more |
Mobile Pulse, Amber Bouman
Posted: Feb 13, 2009 9:38 AM Southwest unveils free Wi-Fi Southwest joins the mile-high mobile club with a free Wi-Fi beta more |
Notes from the Field, Robert X. Cringely
Posted: Feb 13, 2009 3:56 AM Facebook gets devalued We all knew Facebook wasn't really worth $15 billion. Now it turns out Facebook knew it too. But that's not the only embarrassing... more |
Security Adviser, Roger A. Grimes
Posted: Feb 13, 2009 3:00 AM Perfectly secure software Software will be free of vulnerabilities when pigs fly -- or as soon as customers value security over cool new features more |
Fatal Exception, Neil McAllister
Posted: Feb 12, 2009 3:00 AM MySQL shake-up could be a blessing Executive turnover could signal a renewed enterprise focus for Sun's open source database -- if Sun doesn't screw it up more |
Sustainable IT, Ted Samson
Posted: Feb 12, 2009 3:00 AM 25 facts you should know about green IT What's the biggest power hog in the datacenter? Who urged the president to support green federal datacenters? Find out these... more |
Ahead of the Curve, Tom Yager
Posted: Feb 12, 2009 3:00 AM Viewers respond to video: The power of 'emotional metadata' Nothing tops video's ability to teach, sell, sway, or convince. Streaming video players can tell you whether your message... more |
Strategic Developer, Martin Heller
Posted: Feb 11, 2009 2:29 PM MissionKit 2009 supports XBRL, HL7 XBRL "changes everything" in terms of business intelligence; Altova is making XBRL generation and reporting much simpler more |
Today's Featured Reviews
Apple and Microsoft top InfoWorld's list of 40 winning hardware and software products for professional and business computing ...more
The BlackBerry Bold updates the old-school QWERTY handset with 3G, Wi-Fi, sumptuous styling, and an amazing little widescreen, but the browser is still lame ...more
Rapidly evolving rich Internet application platforms from Adobe, Microsoft, and Sun bring a little cheer to 2008 ...more
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TOP 3 WAYS TO CUT COSTS IN 2009 WITH ORACLE CONTENT MANAGEMENT
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