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Computerworld First Look
July 05, 2007
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In this issue:
* Newest Firefox 3.0 preview sets stage for beta this month
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70120/2/
* 'DVD Jon' beats iPhone activation
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70121/2/
* Google argues for right to comment on Microsoft case
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70122/2/
* eBay launches Kijiji classifieds in U.S.
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70123/2/
* LG sues world's largest laptop PC maker over DVD patents
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70124/2/
* Microsoft takes rent-to-own route to add data centers
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70125/2/
* Woman pleads guilty to cyberstalking Linkin Park singer
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70126/2/
* Law firm boosts cellular signal in new offices
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70127/2/
* Security gateway goes open source for all
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70128/2/
* Opinion: Forget Big Brother -- watch out for Big Entertainment
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70129/2/
* Macworld Review: Apple's iPhone lives up to pre-launch buzz
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70130/2/
* Report: T-Mobile to sell iPhone in Germany
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70131/2/
* After the iPhoria
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70132/2/
* 3Com hits back at U.K. school Wi-Fi skeptics
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70133/2/
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COMPUTERWORLD SHARK BAIT OF THE DAY
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The watering hole
Back in the day, you use to have a boss that shouted down orders from on high.
Little has changed, I would say. Sure you dont hear the shout, so much as read
about it in your e-mail. One thing has not changed, however: the water cooler
...
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TODAY'S IT BLOGWATCH
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Mass. confusion: ODF vs. OpenXML (and hicks vs. yuppies)
It's Tuesday's IT Blogwatch: in which the state of Massachusetts thinks it
likes Office 2007 after all. Not to mention why not to mess with two yuppies in
a BMW...
To view the rest of the blog post, click the following link.
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FROM OUR TECH DISPENSER BLOG NETWORK
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Don't believe the iHype
This morning I felt a little left out, having not posted anything on the iHype
iPhone. So here are my five reasons why I wont be purchasing one, well not
just yet ...
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Tech Dispenser is an aggregated network of technology blogs selected by
Computerworld's editors. Keep tabs on what the best tech bloggers are saying by
frequenting TechDispenser.com.
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TODAY'S TOP STORY
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IPhone video demo: UI is the secret of its success
Although the popular new iPhone from Apple is being hailed as a breakthrough
device for the many features it offers, the key to its success is its extremely
useful -- and way cool -- touch-screen user interface.
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/70136/2/
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THIS WEEK'S FRANKLY SPEAKING COLUMN
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Frankly Speaking: Frank Hayes ponders then end of <i>Computerworld</i> the
newspaper and its re-emergence next week as a newsweekly magazine.
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THIS WEEK'S COMPUTERWORLD EDITORIAL
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The Dutiful No. 2
The IT industry would be better served if Ann Livermore were unleashed from
Hewlett-Packard and her capabilities were fully tapped in a CEO role.
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1748426/303112/68840/2/
TODAY'S POLL
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Will you try out Apple's Safari browser for Windows?
* Yes, it's about time they released it
* No, I'm happy with the browser I have
* No, I don't use Windows
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