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Agency to review Internet patent *
In an unusual move that critics contend could disrupt millions of Web sites, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reconsidering a patent affecting Internet pages.
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Amazon.com's new on-site search function *
Here's an interesting new wrinkle from Amazon.com -- You could win a Segway Transporter for your opinion of how well the new feature works!
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Are we becoming software slaves? *
Microsoft Corp. and Corel Corp. either have little idea how most offices work, or are way ahead of the curve.
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Askville -- a new Amazon Product *
Got a hard-to-answer question? Just curious? Yet another hot idea reveals the clear thinking and strategic planning behind the scene at Amazon.com. Good marketing, with community (and internet-user) service. Kudos.
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Bill Gates rocks out -- and over *
New toys and technology are the hallmark of this year's CES -- and Bill Gates confirms plans to leave MicroSoft this summer.
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Brin says Google compromised principles *
China deal "wasn't the right move," co-founder says.
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Bumpy road ahead en route to mainstream *
Backing by three tech heavyweights may speed acceptance of Linux, writes JACK KAPICA, but it still has a way to go.
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Computer worm wreaks havoc at firms *
Bharat Puri's half-a-million-dollar headache began precisely at 10:19 a.m. Tuesday.
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Cracking Windows passwords in seconds *
If your passwords consist of letters and numbers, beware.
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Doing it their way becomes amateur hour *
Google Inc. founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page parlayed a university Internet project into a world-beating search engine worth billions of dollars, but their decision to take on Wall Street may have backfired.
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Don't be afraid: Linux is good for you *
In 1991, a 22-year-old Finnish graduate student named Linus Torvalds confronted a dilemma. He wanted, but couldn't afford, market versions of Unix: the powerful and flexible computer operating system sold at $5,000 for the software and another $10,000 for the specialized workstation. (An operating system, whether Unix, Microsoft Windows, or the Mac OS, is software that lets applications -- like word processors -- use your computer).
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Don't try this Linux trick at home - just yet *
Four weeks ago I wrote a column on Linux. It listed several myths about this open-source computer operating system software. For each myth, I described the kernel of truth behind the myth, then debunked the myth itself.
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Flaw in Linux kernel *
For full stories, see the Flashback section at globetechnology.com.
Thursday, June 17, 2004 - Page B13
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Game firms get creative to lure talent *
Organic cheese, bamboo trees, and even punk poetry readings are turning out to be the weapons of choice in Vancouver as rivals in an increasingly competitive video game industry try to hang on to their prized creative talent.
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Gates eyes ad sales *
The chairman of Microsoft Corp. has seen the gargantuan profits rolling in to Google Inc.'s on-line ad machine and he wants to get in on the action.
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Glitch prompts Apple to pull OS update *
Apple Computer on Tuesday withdrew a system software update it had issued a day earlier, saying the software caused a networking problem for some Macs.
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Google AdSense *
We participate in Google's AdSense program, which means that the ads you see throughout the site (often top and bottom of each page) are keyword-matched to the content on the page you're viewing! It's a truly amazing bit of technology, and we hope it means you will discover advertisers that might be of greater interest to you than the average "hype."
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Google advances online software crusade *
As it tries to usher in a new era in computing, Google is promoting its software applications in kindergarten through high school classrooms.
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Google Blog Good; Katrina rip-offs bad *
Alexa.com's Geoffrey Mack shares some thought on Blogs and Disaster Vultures. . .
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Google faces bumpy IPO road, analysts say *
Google Inc. faces serious headwinds as it prepares to launch its long-anticipated initial public offering despite a lacklustre equity market and questions about the company's business plan.
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Google guys find their way on to Forbes *
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling and the founders of the Google search engine have landed on Forbes magazine's annual list of billionaires after a year when rallying stocks and a strong euro swelled the list to the longest it's ever been.
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Google offers book searches *
On-line search leader Google Inc. is becoming more bookish. . .
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Google prices IPO *
Clarifying some of the details behind its highly anticipated stock offering, Internet search leader Google Inc. on Monday estimated its market value to be as high as $36 billion (U.S.), rivalling corporate stalwarts such as McDonald's Corp. and Sony Corp.
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Google protests Microsoft Web search 'grab' *
With a $10 billion advertising market at stake, Google is objecting to the way that it says Microsoft is wielding control over Internet searching in its new Web browser.
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Google shares jump *
Shares of Google Inc., the world's leading Internet search engine, rose more than 17 per cent to top $100 (U.S.) on its first day of trading on the Nasdaq Thursday.
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Google shines in market debut *
Lower IPO price helps shares soar. . .
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Google sparks hopes of new dot-com boom *
The prospect of Internet search powerhouse Google Inc. taking itself public early next year in a blockbuster $15-billion-plus (U.S.) deal has sparked hopes of a new dot-com investment boom.
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Google to delay IPO *
Google Inc. is delaying its IPO by a week because of logistical problems related to institutional investors registering to bid on the shares, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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Google to launch calendar service *
Google Inc., the top online search engine, is unveiling a calendar service that allows users to store appointments on-line, receive reminders about them and share those plans with others.
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Google turns investing world on its ear with IPO auction *
Internet search company valuing itself at between $29-billion and $36-billion (U.S.)
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Google unlikely to make own web browser despite Microsoft threat *
Google Inc. CEO Eric Schmidt on Wednesday told industry analysts the online search engine leader is unlikely to create its own web browser. . .
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Google versus PayPal *
Back in October, 2004, Nick Bradbury suggested this very scenario on his blog: "The more I look at what Google is doing, the more convinced I am that we're witnessing the birth of the next Microsoft."
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Google, Yahoo! rev up search engines *
Google Inc. and Yahoo! Inc. are revving up their on-line search engines as the once-friendly business partners shift gears and prepare for what promises to be a fierce rivalry.
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Group posts code to exploit Windows flaw *
A group in China released a program Friday that lets hackers exploit a flaw in Microsoft software and take over a victim's computer over the Internet.
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Internet use growth rate dips *
Growth of Internet use among Canadian households has levelled off after surging during the late 1990s, Statistics Canada reported Thursday.
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Janet Jackson tops 2005 Google search terms *
In a year of devastating natural disasters and terrorist attacks, Janet Jackson was the most popular search on Google.ca.
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Less-hopeful Google slashes IPO price, cuts share supply *
Tech firm's offering would now yield up to $1.86-billion, still the largest on record.
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Life imitates SPAM -- Microsoft PAYS for page-views *
You know those stupid harvesting e-mails saying Bill Gates will PAY you to add to the chain-of-idiots? Well, here's a real case of true-life imitating SPAM.
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Linux gains ground on aging Unix *
Major computer vendors are showing increasing interest in open-source system
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Linux news will shake Microsoft *
Recent shifts at Red Hat, Novell will give them more edge on software giant, JACK KAPICA writes.
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Linux not more secure than rival, new study shows *
A new study by Forrester Research Inc. has poured cold water on the fervent belief of many Linux enthusiasts that their operating system is more secure than Microsoft Windows.
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Linux under fire *
For a few months there, it seemed clear the Linux operating system was on the verge of a major breakthrough with business users. But the crystal ball has suddenly gone cloudy.
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Looks similar, costs less -- firms are interested *
Companies that use Linux are cutting into Microsoft's market share...
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Microsoft increases Hotmail storage *
At this writing, Google has not replied to several e-mails requesting comment about Gmail plans to match or exceed the newly announced Hotmail storage limit.
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Microsoft mulls security in wake of worm *
Too busy to update your flawed software? Microsoft Corp. is considering whether Microsoft, flaws and all, should automatically do it for you.
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Microsoft plugs OS holes *
Microsoft Corp. has released patches for its Windows operating systems, plugging holes in an on-line gaming feature and a third-party program.
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Microsoft puts limits on updates to fight piracy *
Microsoft Corp. is stepping up its campaign against piracy with a program that requires Windows users to show their copy of the operating system is authentic before they can receive many online software updates.
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Microsoft red-faced over new Windows flaw *
Just moments before a top Microsoft executive told U.S. Congress about efforts to improve security, the company warned customers Wednesday of serious new flaws that leave its flagship Windows software vulnerable to Internet attacks remarkably similar to the Blaster virus that infected hundreds of millions of computers last month
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Microsoft researchers dream big *
What if your computer could read the newspaper for you and tell you just what you needed to know? What about 1,000 newspapers?
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Microsoft rushes to plug Windows leak *
Pieces of code prove popular on the Net...
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Microsoft seen leading in desktop computing until at least 2006 *
Analysts predict that Linux will be a growing force in back-office computing this year, but will not seriously threaten Microsoft Corp.'s domination of the desktop until 2006.
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Microsoft the 'beast' tones it down *
...A kinder, gentler Microsoft Corp?
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Microsoft warns Internet Explorer users about virus *
Microsoft Corp. is warning its customers about a computer worm that exploits a flaw in its Internet Explorer browser.
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Microsoft's Gates to transition out *
Don't let the GATES hit you on the way out, Bill!
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Microsoft's new Office suite may be a gamble *
This week, Microsoft Corp. gave its business customers an incentive to upgrade their Office suite to the 2003 version, set for release in October.
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Microsoft-Lindows spat heads north *
Microsoft has expanded its legal battle against Linux seller Lindows, suing the software maker for trademark infringement in Canada.
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New IE may burst pop-up bubble *
Pop-up advertisements have thrived for years despite numerous efforts to eradicate them, but now on-line marketers are seriously wondering whether the Web's most detested ad format is about to meet its match: Microsoft.
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New virus spreading rapidly *
A virus-like infection that was the subject of urgent U.S. government and industry warnings spread rapidly Monday across the Internet, causing computers to mysteriously restart and coordinating an electronic attack against Microsoft Corp.
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Pop-up toolbar spreads via IE flaws *
An adware purveyor has apparently used two previously unknown security flaws in Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser to install a toolbar on victims' computers that triggers pop-up ads, researchers said this week.
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Record-breaking 2006 International CES reflects strength of Consumer Technology Industry *
World's Largest Consumer Technology Tradeshow Attracts More Than 150,000 and Serves as Global Launchpad for 2,500 Exhibitors; plus, Larry Page is joined by Robin Williams for his keynote appearance.
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Rising popularity challenges Microsoft *
About two years ago, Tim Brodie gave himself a formidable job: He would remove every trace of Microsoft from the computers at Display Works, the Toronto-based store fixture designer where he is information technology manager.
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SAS leader lays into software companies *
Goodnight slams rivals' management practices
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Sun Micro, Chinese firm strike deal *
Network computer maker Sun Microsystems Inc. has signed a desktop software deal with a Chinese firm that takes aim at rival Microsoft Corp. in the fast-growing market, an executive said yesterday.
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System making new converts *
Stability, reliability, user-friendliness help Linux pursue 'Holy Grail of the business market'
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Tech firms keep to market sidelines *
In the wake of Google's IPO stumbles, observers see little Canadian activity.
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Tech Tips and Tricks: Using Search Engines (1) *
Everything you ever wanted to know about Google and didn't know WHOM to ask!
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Tech Tips and Tricks: Using Search Engines (2) *
. . .and the others. . .
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The googlewhacking goofball *
Dave Gorman blew a book advance travelling the world. Fortunately, he stumbled upon a bestseller, MICHAEL POSNER writes.
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Tiger, Longhorn on the prowl *
The holy grail for Apple and Microsoft is to find a better way to search for stuff on an increasingly cluttered hard drive.
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Too much Net data? *
One of the defining features of modern life is the Net's ability to link disparate things in ways that they never have been linked before.
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Tool Review: Google Toolbar *
It's an addictive tool, especially for those who really work the Internet as a research resource. And it's free.
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U.S. judge OKs massive Microsoft deal *
A California judge on Friday gave preliminary approval to a landmark settlement under which Microsoft will pay $1.1-billion (U.S.) to settle a class-action suit that claimed it overcharged consumers for Windows.
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Ugly Google IPO yields pretty results *
Enough about Google's debut being a failure!
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Underdog now needs to learn to sell itself better *
System put under the spotlight as researchers weigh in on its progress, JACK KAPICA writes.
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Virus causes sniffles but no epidemic *
The latest Internet attack on Microsoft operating systems by rogue software disabled tens of thousands of computers worldwide on Tuesday, though a fix had been available for nearly a month.
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Wikipedia co-founder wants to start over *
Co-founder of Wikipedia and former philosophy professor Larry Sanger has started a Wikipedia alternative, Citizendium.org.
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Windows cracked again *
Microsoft Corp. acknowledged a critical vulnerability Wednesday in nearly all versions of its flagship Windows operating system software, the first such design flaw to affect its latest Windows Server 2003 software.
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Yahoo takes wraps off local search engine *
Internet giant Yahoo Inc. is unveiling a search site that promises to provide a more precise guide to neighbourhood businesses, making the latest in a series of attempts to improve the World Wide Web's focus on local information.
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Yoy Search dot com *
A new search engine. . .
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AdWords Lawsuits in France - Trademarks as keywords illegal *
Sometimes Google doesn't always win. . .
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FBI to arrest teen for Internet worm *
The FBI has identified a teenager as the author of a damaging virus-like infection unleashed on the Internet and plans to arrest him early Friday, a U.S. official confirmed Thursday.
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Google expected to go public in 2004 *
Google, the world's most popular Internet search engine, is widely expected to make its stock market debut during the first half of 2004, creating a level of excitement rarely seen since the dot-com gold rush.
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Google launches beta version of Google TALK *
Google Talk is a simple and free way to talk with and send instant messages to your friends.
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Microsoft splitting MSN into two units *
Microsoft Corp. is splitting its MSN division into two units, one to take control of Web communications, while the other develops its information portal and targets growth in areas such as search technology and music services, executives said yesterday.
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New Google browser takes on Microsoft *
Yesterday, the search engine kingpin rolled out Chrome, a free open source Web browser designed to compete against Microsoft's Internet Explorer and Mozilla's Firefox.
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Thousands of new product introductions underscore the strength of the consumer electronics industry *
A spectacular showcase of hot new products and trends in audio, home networking, mobile electronics, video and wireless packed the show floor as attendees from all over the globe gathered at the 2005 International CES to celebrate the tremendous growth of the digital revolution.
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Top Search Engines *
A guide to the major search engines of the web.
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