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IT goes through some much needed self criticism
By Computerworld UK reporters | Published 09:00, 05 October 07
But whatever the shortcomings of today's technology, there is always a bright new tomorrow to look forward to. CWUK's editor Mike Simons is this week chairing a debate on the next 10 big things in the IT industry at an IT forum in Edinburgh. Read more.
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Editor's highlights
Four must-read articles on Computerworld UK this week:
Lloyd's chiefs blast pace of technology change
'Tough action' promised by big two
Most UK businesses 'unaware' of value of IT systems
And only 12% know value of software assets
Police gain new encryption disclosure powers
Decrypt or face prison
Tesco says heat-seeking tool is beating customer queues
Thermal imaging heads shopping list of IT improvements
Readers' choice
Linux still doesn't make it on the desktop
It remains a Microsoft world
South West councils in massive venture with IBM
Ten-year deal is worth £400m
Web 2.0 is 'irritating and irrelevant'
Stop brandishing buzzwords about
BA pushes business change with management tool
Airline benefits from creation of single customer data store
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"Linux is great - in the datacentre. It doesn't cut it yet on the desktop.... That doesn't mean it won't ever make it on the desktop, or that it isn't good for certain job functions where you don't want to give people a full office productivity suite. It is horses for courses and open source and Linux are great on many courses but not all. "
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