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13th February 2010 Archive

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  • Microsoft's Yahoo! pact closer to clearance

    Who's number two?

    Microsoft's plan to become a credible number two to Google in online search could be a step closer. Reuters has reported that Microsoft is expected to secure approval for its 10-year search pact with Yahoo!, as a European Union deadline to approve or reject the deal approaches on February 19. A source quoted by Reuters said …

    Business 13 Feb 2010, 00:40

  • QLogic sues over video of chip frying egg

    Slaps Emulex after storage network breakfast claim

    Storage networking outfit QLogic has sued archrival Emulex for posting a web video that shows an egg frying on a QLogic converged network adapter. As noticed by The Street, QLogic filed suit on Monday in a California Superior Court, claiming the Emulex video is intentionally deceptive. "Emulex's video purporting to show an …

    Storage 13 Feb 2010, 07:11

  • OpenOffice 3.2 - now with less Microsoft envy

    Review It's 2010. And 2007 is finally here

    OpenOffice 3.2 - now now available for Windows, Mac and Linux - boasts faster start-up times than before. But the really big news is that now - finally - this open-source suite offers full compatibility with files created using Microsoft's Office 2007. If you've ever tried opening or converting .docx and other Microsoft Office …

    Applications 13 Feb 2010, 07:45

  • Toshiba Regza 55in LED backlit TV

    Review A room with a view, anyone?

    Do you watch too much TV? You see, it’s not just the hours you put in: you risk the accusation that telly means too much to you if your screen dominates your living room, and therefore your life. It’s a matter of taste, but arguably a 55in screen is pretty much the limit for respectable viewing and Toshiba’s snazzy SV series can …

    Hardware 13 Feb 2010, 09:02