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Freescale touts cheap Linux tablet

$200 tablet PCs have been something of a pipe dream. There was the Crunchpad, which was supposed to be $200, but that didn't last very long, coming out as the $400 Joo Joo. If what Freescale showed off at Mobile World Congress becomes reality, though, the dream may finally come true.

Citrix boosts Windows access from mobile with XenApp 6

Citrix Systems has launched version 6 of XenApp, its platform for centralised application delivery that features centralised management and access to Windows applications from Android-based smartphones and Apple computers, the company said.

Google releases updated Android native dev kit

Google releases updated Android native dev kit

OpenGL ES 2.0 added to package enabling developers to build performance critical parts of an app in native code

Microsoft warns of zero-day IE bug on Patch Tuesday

Microsoft has warned of a critical vulnerability in Internet Explorer that is already being exploited by hackers, the second such admission in the last two months.

HTC Magic smartphone carries malware claims Panda Security

Security vendor Panda came across a new HTC Magic phone that had three malware programs already on it.

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Vodafone cuts 375 jobs, including IT

Vodafone is cutting 375 jobs, primarily in back office functions, starting this month.

Microsoft may rethink Windows 7 service pack timetable

Although Microsoft has dropped a plan to wait nearly two years after Windows 7's launch to issue a first service pack, it won't deliver the update before late this year, a site that has accurately predicted past Windows timetables said.

Parallels to support virtual Google Chrome on Mac OS

Parallels, a provider of cloud services automation and virtualisation software, has announced support for Google Chrome as a guest operating system running on Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac.

Google Chrome OS gets beefed up security

Google's Chrome OS Netbook will feature a host of built-in security technologies designed to protect users from malware and other threats, a Google engineer said at the RSA Conference.

Office 2010 to launch 12 May

The Office 2010 application suite will be formally launched by Microsoft at an event scheduled for 12 May, the company announced.

Microsoft pulls plug on Essential Business Server

Microsoft is to discontinue development of Windows Essential Business Server (EBS) according to a company blog

Windows users patch every five days

The typical home user running Windows faces the "unreasonable" task of patching software an average of every five days, a security and vulnerability research company said.

BBC order pulls plug on iPhone iPlayer app

BBC order pulls plug on iPhone iPlayer app

An iPhone application that would have allowed users to browse, view and even download content from the BBC was blocked by the corporation due to a cease and desist order.

Microsoft to fix 8 Windows & Office vulnerabilities

Microsoft will ship two security updates on Tuesday to patch eight vulnerabilities in Windows and Office.

North Korea develops Red Star operating system

The North Korean government appears to have developed its own graphical Linux-based operating system, though its people still prefer that symbol of Yankee high-tech imperialism, Microsoft Windows.

Facebook scam targets Apple iPad fans

A new scam is targeting Facebook users keen to try out Apple's new iPad, which aims to get your mobile phone details.

HTC rejects Apple's claim of patent infringement

Smartphone maker High Tech Computer (HTC) defended itself against accusations of patent infringement by Apple, saying it develops its own technology.

Apple targets Google Nexus One in patent actions

Apple took aim at Google's smartphone as it accused Taiwanese handset manufacturer HTC, which makes Google's flagship Nexus One, of violating 20 of Apple's patents, some of which were issued in the mid-1990s.

Microsoft suggests internet tax to tackle botnets

How will we ever get a leg up on hackers who are infecting computers worldwide? Microsoft's security chief laid out several suggestions on Tuesday, including a possible internet usage tax to pay for the inspection and quarantine of machines.

Shop Direct buys Windows 7

Shop Direct, which operates the Littlewoods, Very, Woolworths, Marshall Ward, Kays and Great Universal brands, is rolling out Windows 7 across its 10,000 PC estate.

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