1. Chrome's primary target is Microsoft
Google's new browser poses the greatest threat against Microsoft, not so much other competing browsers, according to industry players.
2. Lexmark: Paper key to lower carbon output
Enterprises need to focus on paper reduction, as paper usage accounts for 80 percent of a printer's carbon footprint, says chairman and CEO Paul Curlander.
3. Malaysia's 2009 budget under fire
Government unveils new budget that some market players say lacks emphasis and offers little incentives to drive the local infocomm technology industry.
4. Hong Kong police gets Cofee boost
By tapping on Microsoft's Computer Online Forensic Evidence Extractor, Hong Kong police deploy fewer technical experts when gathering PC evidence at crime scenes.
5. Firefox counters Google's browser speed test
Mozilla fights back against Chrome, saying the upcoming version of Firefox beats Google's browser in a JavaScript race.
6. Parallels plugs USB links into virtual desktops
The virtualization company is partnering with Silex to incorporate USBs into customers' virtual networks.
7. Microsoft's cloud Office lands one million users
One million customers have signed up to Microsoft's Office Live Workspace online collaboration tool, six months after its beta launch.
8. UK airport gets massive Wi-Fi hotspot
Heathrow's Terminal 5 has gone live with a Wi-Fi hotspot for its passengers.
9. Judge rules Oracle withheld lawsuit evidence
A U.S. judge says the software giant deliberately withheld or destroyed evidence sought in a class-action lawsuit filed against the company.
10. Sony recalls about 438,000 Vaio laptops
Japanese consumer electronics giant says irregularly positioned wires near the notebook hinge, or dislodged screws inside the hinge, can cause short circuits and overheating.
Last updated: 05 Sep 2008 07:20 PM