Dell Adds Ubuntu Option to Mini 10; Promises 2 GB RAM
Dell has added Ubuntu as an option to its Inspiron Mini 10 netbook, a Dell spokeswoman wrote in a blog post this week. Also on Dell's to-do list: a 2-Gbyte RAM option, and an ATSC TV tuner.
Video Game Lobbyist to Fight Teen-Gamer Stereotype
The video game industry's new champion-in-chief said on Tuesday he will fight a perception that games are a menace to society by playing up their creative and technical achievements.
Intel Investment Preps Japan for July WiMAX Launch
Intel has invested $43 million into UQ Communications, part of the initial deployment of WiMAX throughout Japan.
Report: Dell to Re-Enter MP3 Player Market
In recent months, personal computer maker Dell, has been testing a digital music player that could go on sale as early as September, the Wall Street Journal newspaper said, citing several Dell officials.
Use Private Domain Registration
For antiquated reasons, ICANN rules require that whois data, the data that describes the owner of a domain (like pcmag.com) and the contact information for that owner, be valid. This database has become a feeding ground for spam harvesting and outright stalking.
Asus Bamboo Laptops to be Sold in Taipei, U.S.
The Asus laptops with a bamboo chassis have gone a long way from being mere prototypes and convention displays to becoming actual products ready for mass release.
Microsoft Adds Anti-phishing Tools to IE 7
The software giant will use a data feed provided by Digital Resolve to help Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Live Toolbar identify suspected phishing sites.
House Bills Would Rework e-Gambling, Internet Radio Royalties
A pair of House bills would permit U.S. gambling on the Internet as well as rewrite the royalty structure for Internet radio, possibly allowing smaller Webcasters to continue operating.
Build the Computer
Start with the power For the most part, assemble the rest of the system as you would any home-brew computer.
Vista's Flash for the Rest of Us
For eye candy, Vista’s funky Aero interface carries a high cost-hefty hardware requirements, not to mention the cost of the OS-but even XP users can press their faces to the window.
