30th August 2007 Archive

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Hardware

• Dell profit improves amid accounting woes And ex-CEO grabbing bank
• US antitrust group urges Intel investigation Wants more vigorous FTC probing

Market News

• Linux helps dampen Novell's losses OS sales up 77 per cent year-over-year

PC Builder

• Foxconn launches Mars mission to wow overclockers IFA 07 Quantum Force brand unveiled

Reseller

• Vista launch jamboree leaves PC World with indigestion Hardware promos undermine margins

Security

• eBay hard drive spills out governor's campaign documents A bargain at $69
• MSN Messenger flaw creates web cam peril Upgrade or be own3d
• Pinch-bum malware creates titters Cheeky Trojan drifts onto the net

Servers/Storage

• AMD plots single thread boost with x86 extensions Bulldozer injection
• IBM bladesmiths forge slim Cell system, SDK Twice as many weapons in your rack, kensei
• Sun looks to huddled masses for growth BRIC nation

Services

• Holyrood strikes IT support deal LogicaCMG to take up the mantle

Software

• CA issues 'threat' to channel Asks partners to get certified
• Meet Mark Radcliffe: The man who rules open source law 'The most inefficient conspirator in the world'
• Microsoft to buy chinwag platform Parlano Enterprise group hug, Web 2.0 stylie
• MS lawyers take out AutoPatcher Redmond cracks down on Windows Update alternative
• MS tweaks Vista with minor updates Incremental fixes
• Newest Ubuntu dubbed 'Hardy Heron' Receives long term support status
• Tills ring at Torex Retail General Atlantic goes on shopping spree