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‘Active content’ - Kindle Apps in all but name?

It might not lead to a gold rush like we saw with Apple's App Store, but Amazon has announced an SDK for developers wishing to create 'active content' for the...

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Microsoft seeks review in i4i patent case

Despite complying with a court order to modify Word 2003 and 2007, Microsoft is seeking a rehearing of its appeal against the original verdict in the patent infringement case brought...

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Iomega puts a virtual machine in your pocket

The free v.Clone software from Iomega lets you put a copy of your system on one of the company's hard drives and then run it as a virtual machine on...

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Windows 7 gathering momentum

Windows 7 uptake is on a roll, if web statistics are any guide.

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Google’s Chrome cements number three spot in browser wars

There now seems little argument that Google's Chrome is the third most popular web browser on the planet, pushing Apple's Safari into fourth place.

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Quick update to Parallels Desktop squashes bugs

A new build of Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac fixes a laundry list of bugs and delivers various improvements.

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iPhone and Dropbox are perfect marriage says one celebrant

Blogger and marriage celebrant, Eric Schwartz, says the combination of Dropbox and his iPhone has made his life more efficient whilst also bringing 21st century tech to the age-old tradition...

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Google promoting Chrome to Mac users

With the Mac version of Google's Chrome browser in beta, the company is trying hard to ensure Mac users are aware of its existence.

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AIMIA awards head for Melbourne

The winners of the 2010 AIMIA awards have been decided, but they won't be revealed until a ceremony to be held in Melbourne on March 5.

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Speed boost and more from VMware Fusion 3.0.1

Despite the minor update status implied by the 3.0.1 version number, an update to VMware Fusion delivers new features and improvements as well as bug fixes.

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Kindle for iPhone reaches a wider audience

Amazon's Kindle for iPhone app is now available in more than 60 countries, reflecting the wider availability of the Kindle hardware.

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Parallels’ Panel helps hosting firms go self-service

Parallels Small Business Panel 10.1 aims to make it easier for service providers to deliver self-service computing to their customers.

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Google Goggles searches for items in your phone’s camera lens

Ever looked at something and wondered what it was? Google Goggles, a new Android application, may be able to provide an answer.

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Google Chrome beta for Mac, Linux

Google has released official beta versions of its Chrome browser for Mac OS X and Linux. In addition, the Windows and Linux versions now have access to more than 300...

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Microsoft squeezes humans out of virtualisation equation

Software giant Microsoft wants to squeeze humans out of the virtualisation equation by automating more information systems management in future software releases.

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New home for NICTA gets the pollies’ nod

NICTA's head office and new laboratory was officially opened today

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Find the giant gold coins, win Super Mario Bros Wii game

Later this week, Nintendo will hide 4 giant gold coins in each of Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. The first 10 people to find all four in each city will...

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Exchange 2010 released to market

Microsoft took the opportunity last night at Tech-Ed Germany to announce the worldwide availability of Microsoft Exchange Server 2010. Exchange Server has gone beyond mere e-mail and is the cornerstone...

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Microsoft cuts price of BPOS productivity service

Microsoft has reduced the subscription price of its Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS), and jacked up the mailbox size.

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SAP: Free analytics and ByDesign in 2010

Amidst growing enterprise unrest over maintenance fees, SAP has pledged to bundle free analytics with its ERP systems and hopes for a general release of its on-demand Business ByDesign software...

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