January 31, 2006
Google Operating System: Goobuntu
Link: Google Operating System: Goobuntu
Filed under: Hardware News, Companies News, Linux News, Google News, Technology News
Google has reportedly developed a new Operating System of their own, based on the open-source Linux software.
If it saw general release, it would directly compete with Microsoft Windows.
Affectionately named Goobuntu, it's based on the Ubuntu Linux fusion of Debian and Gnome graphical interfaces.
While ...
January 28, 2006
Government seeks VAT changes against fraud
Link: Government seeks VAT changes against fraud
Filed under: Tax News, Business News
The UK government has signalled its intent to overhaul tax rules - in order to help prevent VAT fraud.
A common fraud problem is when goods are imported VAT-free into the UK, and VAT is charged on the sale to UK customers - but ...
January 27, 2006
Microsoft code release may not prevent fines
Link: Microsoft code release may not prevent fines
Filed under: Legal News, Microsoft News
In its long-running battle with the European Union, Microsoft has announced plans to open up sections of the Windows operating system code - but it may not be enough to stop EU fines from taking effect.
Microsoft is challenged with having a monopoly position that ...
January 25, 2006
Google censors in China
Link: Google censors in China
Filed under: Political News, Google News
Google has created a storm of criticism with the launch of its new Chinese Google search engine - because it automatically censors results for the Chinese authorities.
Censorship of information services is inevitable when doing business in China - Yahoo! and Microsoft have already ...
Disney buys Pixar
Link: Disney buys Pixar
Filed under: Companies News, Apple News, IPTV News
Disney has bought Pixar in a deal priced at over £4 billion.
The move brings Pixar back into the Disney fold, after failing to renew a distribution contract together - an act that helped accelerate the removal of Michael Eisner as Disney chairman.
The move puts Pixar's major ...
Mobiles push DVB-H
Link: Mobiles push DVB-H
Filed under: Mobile News, IPTV News, Technology News
A group of major mobile telecoms and technology companies have announced the formation of the Mobile DTV Alliance.
The group includes Nokia, Intel, Motorola, and Texas Instruments, and have the specific remit of promoting Digital Video Broadcasting-Handheld (DVB-H) as the standard for IPTV on ...
Clickz warns on PPC strategy
Link: Clickz warns on PPC strategy
Filed under: PPC News, Marketing News
Kevin Newcomb at Clickz warns that most advertisers are failing to utilise proper PPC strategies, resulting in higher than necessary PPC bills, without increasing sales conversions.
The warning comes as a number of studies show advertisers are simply burning cash on PPC spend, without ...
Slow housing growth predicted for 2006
Link: Slow housing growth predicted for 2006
Filed under: Property Market News
A small early renewal in price rises - followed by a period of stagnation for the rest of the year - appears to be the sum prediction for the housing market in 2006.
The Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) has predicted an ...
Internet sales boomed at Christmas
Link: Internet sales boomed at Christmas
Filed under: Ecommerce News, Economy News
According to research by trade body IMRG, internet sales boomed by over 50% on previous years figures.
Total internet sales for the Christmas shopping season for 2005 were £4.98 billion - up from £3.3 billion at Christmas 2004.
Total sales for 2005 itself were valued ...
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