Oracle names ex-HP CEO Mark Hurd co-president (AP)

AP - Oracle Corp. has hired former Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd to help lead the database software maker in a pivotal moment in Oracle's 33-year history as it tries to muscle in on more of HP's turf.

Computer ‘cause of £350k cottage fire’ at Long Marston

A RETIRED school inspector is taking her former employer to court, claiming a faulty computer they provided caused a fire that ripped through her home.

Justice department probes Google's ITA Software deal: report (Reuters)

Reuters - The U.S. Justice department is looking into Google Inc's takeover of airline ticketing software firm ITA Software Inc, to determine whether the deal would exert too much influence on the online travel industry, the Wall Street Journal said.

QuickBooks 2011 to deliver multi-user functionality to Macs (Macworld.com)

Macworld.com - Mac users whoâve demanded the ability to have different people working on the same QuickBooks files at once will soon get their wish fulfilled when the next version of QuickBooks arrives for the Mac. Software maker Intuit says that the 2011 version of the accounting and small business management application will add multi-user functionality.

Computer controlled Bayan from 1988 makes us want to go back to the past

Back in 1988, Russian engineer Vladimir Demin combined a bunch of solenoids (loops of copper wire) and a Bayan (a Russian accordian), to create a self-playable instrument controlled by his awesome, self-built computer . Yes, we're impressed, and you will be too, if you take a look at the video below. Continue reading Computer controlled Bayan from 1988 makes us want to go back to the past ...

Hurd Joins Oracle as Co-president (PC World)

PC World - Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Mark Hurd has been appointed co-president of Oracle, the software company announced Monday.

Former HP boss joins Oracle (AFP)

AFP - Former Hewlett-Packard chief executive Mark Hurd, who resigned last month following a sex scandal, has joined US software giant Oracle as its new co-president, The New York Times said.

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Millions Likely Suffering From Computer Vision Syndrome

Computer Vision Syndrome is a medical condition associated with our addiction to digital devices -- from computers to smart phones, hand-held video games and e-books. Doctors estimate that nearly 80 million people in the U.S. could suffer from it.

EMU Computer Server Hacked

Eastern Michigan University says one of its computer servers was hacked Friday night, potentially leaking sensitive employee and student information.

The Real Reasons iOS 4.1 is Important (PC World)

PC World - Only two days left until Apple releases the first major upgrade to the iOS 4 mobile operating system on Wednesday, September 8. Apple lists a number of enhancements and features that will be added with iOS 4.1, but the things that make iOS 4.1 a critical update are buried in the Apple fine print.

LittleFin's Chronicle tracks monthly bills (Macworld.com)

Macworld.com - Mac users of personal finance software tend to fall into two categoriesâthose who use Quicken, and those who hate Quicken with the red-hot passion of a thousand suns. No finance management alternative has yet captured the mindshare of the Mac market, but LittleFin Software steps up to the plate with the release of Chronicle 3.4. (Note: this Mac application is no relation to the Chronicle for iPad journal app.)

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Google Proposes $8.5 Mln Buzz Lawsuit Settlement (Digital Trends)

Digital Trends - Internet giant Google has proposed paying some $8.5 million to settle a lawsuit over privacy violations that occurred when it launched its Buzz social networking service earlier this year. Some 30 percent of the proposed settlement money would go towards legal fees associated with the case, $2,500 each would go to the seven Gmail users who brought the suit, and the remainder would be split amongst organizations that promote online privacy and privacy education. Google admits no wrongdoing in the settlement, which still must be approved by a judge.

Computer game designers try health promotion

Computer gaming often conjures up images of slackers so engrossed in a virtual world that they harm their health by skipping...

Computer game designers try health promotion

Computer gaming often conjures up images of slackers so engrossed in a virtual world that they harm their health by skipping meals and exercise, spending endless hours with their eyes glued to the screen and their hand clicking away. At Champlain College and... United States - Personal computer game - Vermont - Lake Champlain - Virtual world

Computer game designers try health promotion

Associated Press - September 5, 2010 1:14 PM ET BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) - Computer gaming is not traditionally associated with promoting good health.

Computer game designers try health promotion

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) - Computer gaming is not traditionally associated with promoting good health. But at Champlain College in Burlington and other academic institutions around the country, designers are looking for a better role to play.

Apple Browsing Share Tops Linux, Android Steals Share Everywhere (PC World)

PC World - More people browsed the Internet last month with a device running Apple's mobile operating system, iOS, than used Linux to do so. That's a first for Apple, according to NetMarketShare, a firm that produces metrics on the market share of browsers, operating systems and search engines.

Where Will Apple's A4 Chip Go Next? (PC World)

PC World - Apple's internally developed A4 chip could be implemented in new devices such as low-power servers, TVs or even communications or entertainment boxes, if the company tries to expand the chip's footprint, analysts said.

Facebook Glitch Let Spammer Post to Walls (PC World)

PC World - A clever spammer found a glitch in Facebook's photo upload system and used it to post thousands of unwanted Wall messages this week.

School Uses Anti-bullying App After Suicide (PC World)

PC World - A school district in South Hadley, Massachusetts, is hoping a specialized software application will help stop tragedies like the one that befell Phoebe Prince, an Irish-born teen who committed suicide in January after an alleged bullying campaign by fellow students.

Spammers Take Over Apple's New Ping Social Network (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - Apple launched iTunes 10 with Ping, a new music-oriented social network, on Wednesday. Within hours, the site fell victim to spammers looking to make a quick buck from Apple's unsuspecting 160 million music lovers exploring the new way to discover what music their friends are listening to.

Firefox Pushes Ahead on Android with Fennec Alpha Browser (PC World)

PC World - Even as Mozilla's Firefox recently garnered the No. 2 spot in the worldwide Web browser market overall, the software has taken a step closer to staking its claim on the Android platform as well.

Germany to Launch Antibotnet Program for Consumers (PC World)

PC World - Germany will soon launch a service to help consumers remove malicious software from their computers in an attempt to stem the spread of spam-sending botnets.

Germany to Launch Antibotnet Program for Consumers (PC World)

PC World - Germany will soon launch a service to help consumers remove malicious software from their computers in an attempt to stem the spread of spam-sending botnets.

Apple's Ping Inundated with Spam Comments (PC Magazine)

PC Magazine - Days after its release, Apple's new Ping social network within iTunes is being inundated with spam comments.

Apple's Ping a Scammer's Haven? Security Experts Say Watch Out (PC World)

PC World - Apple's music-focused social network, Ping is only a few days old, and already the iTunes-based feature is "drowning in scams and spams," security researchers say. The scams are nothing too advanced at the moment, and there are no reports of clickjacking worms or other forms of aggressive malware, experts say. But if you're looking for links to bogus surveys promising free iPhones, iPads, and other assorted iDevices, then Ping in iTunes 10 is the social network for you.

iTunes Ping's Latest Problem: Spam (Mashable)

Mashable - iTunes Ping is apparently full of spam, yet another hiccup in Apple's road to establishing a legitimate social network.

Security Program Automatically Tracks Down Missing Patches (PC World)

PC World - Secunia has updated its Personal Software Inspector (PSI) with the ability to silently download and apply patches from multiple vendors soon after their release. PSI 2.0 is now available in an open beta test,

ArcSight posts higher fiscal 1Q profit (AP)

AP - ArcSight Inc. said Thursday its fiscal first-quarter profit tripled as the cybersecurity software and services company's sales jumped 39 percent.

Take-Two posts 3Q profit, revenue soars (AP)

AP - Video game publisher Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. posted better-than-expected results for its fiscal third quarter Thursday, reversing a loss as revenue more than tripled thanks to largely to strong sales of "Red Dead Redemption."

To Boost Security, Facebook Adds Remote Logout (PC World)

PC World - Facebook users will soon have a new way of knocking spammers out of legitimate accounts.

A Guide to Today's Top 10 Linux Distributions (PC World)

PC World - One of the most confusing things for the newcomer to Linux is how many distributions, or versions, of the operating system there are. Ubuntu is the one most people have heard of, but there are hundreds of others as well, each offering some variant on the basic Linux theme.

SAS Rolls out Predictive Analytics for Business Users (PC World)

PC World - SAS Institute on Thursday announced a new toolset aimed at giving business users the ability to work with predictive analytics software, which has historically been the province of specialized statisticians.