ELAM: Computers don't make us smart
A personal computer shop opened in Santa Fe Square on Odessa's 42nd street in the late 1970s. About six different models were on display. The problem was, none of them could communicate with each other. All used different operating systems.
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Filed under Computers by on Feb 9th, 2012. 
US software expert slams state's free laptop scheme
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government may be trumpeting its scheme to distribute computers for free to students but it is setting a poor example for what a state should do, says American software freedom activist Richard Stallman.
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Virtual Computer's Market Momentum Accelerates Growth of Intelligent Desktop …
WESTFORD, MA, Jan 31, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — Virtual Computer, the market leader in intelligent desktop virtualization (IDV), announced that it dramatically accelerated the growth of the IDV market in 2011 and is poised to continue driving the …
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Thai flooding impact on tech companies, suppliers
Oct. 17: Computer hard drive maker Western Digital Corp. says flooding damage to its Thailand locations will have a significant impact on its operations and its ability to meet customer demand the rest of the year. Oct. 18: Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook says …
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Filed under Computers by on Jan 31st, 2012.
Teens used CNN computers for Facebook
27 (UPI) — Atlanta police said they arrested two teenagers accused of breaking into the CNN newsroom and using computers to check their Facebook pages. Atlanta police spokeswoman Kim Jones said CNN security contacted police around 3:30 am Friday to …
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Filed under Computers by on Jan 29th, 2012.
Computer-generated football schedules causing headaches
The reason is that computers are now creating the schedule instead of people. "When you have a computer schedule, and they're given an X number of dates, the computer is just going to fill those dates," says Mesa Schools Athletic Director Steve Hogan.
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Filed under Computers by on Jan 28th, 2012.
Magistrate raps Darden over tax reduction
By Sandra Pedicini, Orlando Sentinel A hearing officer criticized Orlando-based Darden Restaurants on Wednesday for recycling last year's arguments when it again disputed the value Orange County has placed on computers and furniture at its headquarters …
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Filed under Computers by on Jan 26th, 2012.
Games Britannia aims to rule computing education
The Games Britannia festival has been launched by Andy Payne, the chairman of UK Interactive Entertainment which has campaigned to change the way computing is taught in schools. It will take place between July 2 and 8 at the MAGNA Science Adventure …
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Judge Orders Phone-Hacking Computer Search
s UK tabloid-newspaper unit to search a number of its computers for evidence that the company concocted and started carrying out a plan to conceal phone hacking-related evidence. WSJ London Bureau Chief Bruce Orwall has details of settlements reached …
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Filed under Computers by on Jan 23rd, 2012.
How Flora Makes 'Wearable Computing' Fun and Fashion-Forward
Basically, the Flora is a tiny computing device — just 1.75 inches across — that can be sewn into clothing or accessories. It has a USB port to connect to a Windows, Mac or Linux PC for programming. Apps for iOS and Android let you control it from a …
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