18th October 2008 Archive
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Lights out for Microsoft 2.0?
Analysis How the economy will focus minds
Microsoft's conversion to Web 2.0 concepts like online, ad-funded services and software-as-a-service in the last few years have made it the oldest startup in town. Chief executive Steve Ballmer has evangelized search and advertising as his company's manifest destiny and, from chief software architect Ray Ozzie on down, has …
Software 18 Oct 2008, 00:08
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Palin demands $15m to search her own emails
The cost of transparency
US vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin isn't saying citizens interested in open government can't get access to her emails. She's just saying it will cost a little. The office of the Alaska governor, which by state law is required to make such messages public, says it could cost more than $15m for anyone conducting an …
Government 18 Oct 2008, 00:18
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Navman S30 3D satnav
Review A competent satnav that stands up well in a crowded market
There’s no shortage of bargain satnavs that are capable of guiding you from A to B. Navman hopes the 3D landmarks on its entry-level model will be enough to have you driving its way. When we took Navman’s recession-busting S30 out for a spin at the tail end of 2007, we were impressed with its no-nonsense approach to navigation …
Reg Hardware 18 Oct 2008, 08:02
