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Apple iPhone 5 -- fresh reports claim 4-inch display

blogs.computerworld.com — From where I'm sitting it looks like Samsung may rue the day it crossed its biggest customer, Apple [AAPL] as it appears Cupertino's investing in competing firms, meaning the iPhone 5 won't just transform smartphones, but will also generate new competitors for its former friend. [ABOVE: One of Apple's two latest iPhone/Siri ads.]
Jonny Evans Blogger, Computerworld @jonnyevans_cw
Apple iPhone 5 -- fresh reports claim 4-inch display http://t.co/WtOkrHqU via @sharethis

Google wins again vs. Oracle: No patent probs.

blogs.computerworld.com — In the case of Oracle v Google, the latter has prevailed -- at least, as far as the jury is concerned. There was no Java patent infringement in Android, said the men and women who performed the service. Now we wait to find out if APIs are even copyrightable at all.
Richi Jennings Blogger, Computerworld @richi
RT @Computerworld: RT @richi: Google wins again vs. Oracle: No patent probs. #ITBW http://t.co/EnfXWc3p $GOOG $ORCL
Richi Jennings Blogger, Computerworld @richi
Google wins again vs. Oracle: No patent probs. #ITBW http://t.co/UoJBvh9D /by @richi for @Computerworld $GOOG $ORCL

Facebook stock price tanks, in 'illegal' IPO 'fraud'

blogs.computerworld.com — Updated: Facebook and its underwriter banks face the book being thrown at them by the SEC and others] The Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) stock price has fallen again, and now we hear allegations that aspects of the IPO may have violated securities laws.
Richi Jennings Blogger, Computerworld @richi
RE: @JRELKMFF2EQH7NCFXNJRVMBTPQ Marvelous; thanks! Could be this morning's And Finally... http://t.co/mKAKIb0G

Shareholders sue Facebook, Zuckerberg, Morgan Stanley

computerworld.com — Computerworld - Less than a week after Facebook's initial public offering, the social networking firm's new shareholders Wednesday filed a class action lawsuit against the company, CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Morgan Stanley and others. The lawsuit alleges that Facebook executives, including Zuckerberg, CFO David Ebersman, company board members, underwriter Morgan Stanley and others intentionally hid negative views of the company's revenue growth potential prior to last week's IPO.
Scot Finnie Editor in Chief, Computerworld @ScotFinnie
RT @Computerworld: Shareholders sue Facebook, Zuckerberg, Morgan Stanley (by @sgaudin) http://t.co/j4GO8P8a
Brian Carlson Editor in Chief, CIO.com, CIO @bcarlsonCIO
RT @sharon000: That was fast: Facebook shareholders file class action suit http://t.co/SZausMt5 by @sgaudin
Sharon Machlis Online Managing Editor, Computerworld @sharon000
That was fast: Facebook shareholders file class action suit http://t.co/SZausMt5 by @sgaudin

Facebook and physicians: Not good medicine

computerworld.com — Computerworld - When Matt Goldstein entered medical school at Stanford, his instructors warned him about keeping Facebook or Twitter pages, saying that social media activity could lead to violations of HIPAA patient privacy rules. As he prepares to begin his residency, Goldstein has once again received the now familiar warning.
Don Fluckinger Healthcare IT Reporter, TechTarget @DonFluckinger
Facebook and physicians: Not good medicine http://t.co/EabBUlwP #HIPAA #EHR #HITsm
Valerie Potter Features Editor, Computerworld @vpotter
Facebook and physicians: Not good medicine (patient #privacy) by @lucasmearian http://t.co/ZJIg01Hg via @kmingis
John Gallant Chief Content Officer, IDG @JohnGallant1
IDG Enterprise Story of the Day: Facebook and physicians: Not good medicine -- docs warned to stay off social. http://t.co/zm42edQ7
Ken Mingis Managing Editor, News, Computerworld @kmingis
Facebook and physicians: Not good medicine -- doctors warned to stay off social media @lucasmearian http://t.co/V1vNdGQ0

Windows 8 puts end to endless reboots

computerworld.com — Computerworld - Microsoft yesterday promised that a feature it's added to Windows 8 will put a stop to endless reboots. Unlike earlier versions, Windows 8 will automatically call up a new menu with repair and recovery options when the software sniffs out problems getting the machine to boot or the OS to load properly.
John Dodge Freelance Journalist @Thedodgeretort
RT @computerworld: RT @gkeizer: #Windows8 to put end to endless reboots. #windows8 http://t.co/RrwHCsM6 we'll see....
Ken Mingis Managing Editor, News, Computerworld @kmingis
RT @gkeizer: Windows 8 to put end to endless reboots. #windows8 http://t.co/em0JZgWf

Microsoft's Ballmer claims 500 million people will have Windows 8 by 2013. Here's why he's wrong.

blogs.computerworld.com — Microsoft CEO says that he expected 500 million people to have Windows 8 by the end of 2013. But a look at Windows' sales history and PC growth shows that number is way off base. Ballmer says that Windows 8 means the "rebirth" of Windows, according to Agence France-Presss.
Pam Baker Freelance Journalist @bakercom1
Microsoft's Ballmer claims 500 million people will have Windows 8 by 2013. Here's why he's wrong. by @pgralla http://t.co/81LQBauO
Ken Mingis Managing Editor, News, Computerworld @kmingis
RT @pgralla: Microsoft's Ballmer claims 500 million people will have Windows 8 by 2013. Here's why he's wrong. http://t.co/lw1mn91U

Apple story of the day: Arise, Sir Jony Ive

blogs.computerworld.com — Apple [AAPL] lead designer, Jony Ive, received his Knighthood in London today, becoming a Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) for his achievements in design and innovation, not bad at all for a Chingford boy. [ABOVE: c/o The BBC, Ive picks up his Knighthood this morning.
Ken Mingis Managing Editor, News, Computerworld @kmingis
RT @jonnyevans_cw: Apple story of the day: Arise, Sir Jony Ive http://t.co/1iRy2otd via @sharethis
Jonny Evans Blogger, Computerworld @jonnyevans_cw
Apple story of the day: Arise, Sir Jony Ive http://t.co/WmwEdO04 via @sharethis

Microsoft: Steve Ballmer never said Windows 8 would have 500 million users by 2013

blogs.computerworld.com — Agence France-Presse (AFP) caused quite a stir when it reported Steve Ballmer saying that Windows 8 would have up to 500 million users by the end of 2013. But Microsoft says that Ballmer never made that prediction, and the AFP article was based on a misunderstanding.
Jon Brodkin Senior IT Reporter, Ars Technica @JBrodkin
sounded bogus RT @pgralla: Microsoft: Steve Ballmer never said Windows 8 would have 500 million users by 2013 http://t.co/6ZflrjYf

Google's Android did not infringe Oracle patents, jury finds

computerworld.com — IDG News Service - Google's Android operating system does not infringe Oracle's Java patents, a jury in San Francisco found Wednesday in a setback for Oracle. The jury delivered its verdict after more than a week of deliberations. It found no infringement of any of the claims in two Java-related patents Oracle had asserted, court documents show.
Ken Mingis Managing Editor, News, Computerworld @kmingis
Google's Android didn't infringe Oracle patents, jury finds after a week of deliberations. @jniccolai http://t.co/vnTtjqbN

Facebook stock price tanks, in 'illegal' IPO 'fraud'

blogs.computerworld.com — The Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) stock price has fallen again, and now we hear allegations that aspects of the IPO may have violated securities laws. If true, the outrage is that insider knowledge in the run-up to the IPO wasn't shared with small investors -- allowing the big boys to make the big bucks.
Richi Jennings Blogger, Computerworld @richi
RT @jbchaykowsky: Facebook stock price tanks, in 'illegal' IPO 'fraud' http://t.co/rnHWhCuL When I get a hunch... I get a hunch.
Richi Jennings Blogger, Computerworld @richi
RT @Ubiknoir: RT @Computerworld: RT @richi: Facebook stock price tanks, in 'illegal' IPO 'fraud' #ITBW http://t.co/ZA6PB8pL
Ken Mingis Managing Editor, News, Computerworld @kmingis
RT @richi: Facebook stock price tanks, in 'illegal' IPO 'fraud' #ITBW http://t.co/Hj6l7unf
Richi Jennings Blogger, Computerworld @richi
Facebook stock price tanks, in 'illegal' IPO 'fraud' #ITBW http://t.co/z6hEkeT9 /by @richi for @Computerworld

Is big data a big drain on your network?

blogs.computerworld.com — There's a lot of talk right now in the industry about big data and the Business Intelligence (BI) applications that are being used to wrangle it. However, very few people are talking about the impact that big data can have on the network. Before we get started, let's discuss what big data is.
Brian Proffitt Freelance Journalist @TheTechScribe
Is big data a big drain on your network? http://t.co/hmdzBQSH <- How network engineers should cope.

Facebook stock price tanks, in 'illegal' IPO 'fraud'

blogs.computerworld.com — The Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) stock price has fallen again, and now we hear allegations that aspects of the IPO may have violated securities laws. If true, the outrage is that insider knowledge in the run-up to the IPO wasn't shared with small investors -- allowing the big boys to make the big bucks.
Richi Jennings Blogger, Computerworld @richi
RE: I'm saying that the underwriters who shorted the stock with greenshoe options are making big bucks  http://t.co/Uq7co0Ic

Facebook stock price tanks, in 'illegal' IPO 'fraud'

blogs.computerworld.com — The Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) stock price has fallen again, and now we hear allegations that aspects of the IPO may have violated securities laws. If true, the outrage is that insider knowledge in the run-up to the IPO wasn't shared with small investors -- allowing the big boys to make the big bucks.
Richi Jennings Blogger, Computerworld @richi
RE: Possibly the most interesting and insightful comment about Facebook I've read all week! --> http://t.co/sqG3Ivi4

Pocket marvels: 40 years of handheld computers

computerworld.com — From the first pocket scientific calculator through '80s organizers to today's tablets, check out 15 ingenious devices that have driven the handheld computing revolution.
Valerie Potter Features Editor, Computerworld @vpotter
In case you missed this fun slideshow... Pocket marvels: 40 years of handheld computers http://t.co/NerpKLM5

Facebook stock price tanks, in 'illegal' IPO 'fraud'

blogs.computerworld.com — The Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) stock price has fallen again, and now we hear allegations that aspects of the IPO may have violated securities laws. If true, the outrage is that insider knowledge in the run-up to the IPO wasn't shared with small investors -- allowing the big boys to make the big bucks.
Richi Jennings Blogger, Computerworld @richi
RE: In fact, the pre-IPO auctions had been running in the $40-$45 range for at least four months (source: Sharespost). http://t.co/HGq5bErk

Seagate to buy external drive maker LaCie

computerworld.com — Computerworld - Hard drive maker Seagate Technology today announced an exclusive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in LaCie. In an all-cash transaction worth about $186 million, Seagate has offered to purchase 64.5% of LaCie's shares. Seagate has offered LaCie about $5.17 cents a share.
Ken Mingis Managing Editor, News, Computerworld @kmingis
Seagate to buy external drive maker LaCie in deal worth about $186 million. @lucasmearian http://t.co/NZvW2tQs

Pwnium hacking contest winners exploited 16 Chrome zero-days

computerworld.com — Computerworld - Google yesterday revealed that the two researchers who cracked Chrome in March at the company's inaugural "Pwnium" hacking contest used a total of 16 zero-day vulnerabilities to win $60,000 each. The number of bugs each researcher used -- six in one case, "roughly" 10 in the other -- was dramatically more than the average attack.
Ken Mingis Managing Editor, News, Computerworld @kmingis
RT @gkeizer: Pwnium hacking contest winners exploited 16 Chrome zero-days … amazing number. #chrome http://t.co/olJEkGG9

Google warns users infected with DNSChanger as Web outage nears

computerworld.com — Computerworld - Google on Tuesday hauled out a tool it last used nearly a year ago to warn users infected with the "DNSChanger" malware. Starting Tuesday, special messages will be displayed at the top of a Google search results page to people whose Windows PCs and Macs have been infected with malicious code that hijacks their clicks.
Ken Mingis Managing Editor, News, Computerworld @kmingis
RT @gkeizer: Google warns users infected with DNSChanger as Web outage nears. #dnschanger http://t.co/OBmWd0NU

Study: Patriot Act doesn't give feds special access to cloud data

computerworld.com — IDG News Service - An often-repeated concern that the U.S. Patriot Act gives the U.S. government unequaled access to personal data stored on cloud services is incorrect, with several other nations enjoying similar access to cloud data, according to a study released Wednesday.
Ken Mingis Managing Editor, News, Computerworld @kmingis
Study: Patriot Act doesn't give feds special access to cloud data @GrantGross http://t.co/bJyZTNGw

Anonymous claims it hacked a DOJ site

computerworld.com — IDG News Service - The U.S. Department of Justice said Tuesday it was looking into the unauthorized access of a website server in its statistics wing, after hacker group Anonymous claimed to have collected and released 1.7GB of data from it.
Ken Mingis Managing Editor, News, Computerworld @kmingis
Anonymous claims it hacked a DOJ site @Johnribeiro http://t.co/maFyuxmG

NASA on 'brink of a new future' with SpaceX launch

computerworld.com — Computerworld - The nation's space efforts entered a new chapter today with the launch of the first commercial vehicle to the International Space Station. In its second liftoff attempt, Space Exploration Technologies Corp. launched its Falcon 9 rocket at 3:44 a.m. ET from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
Barbara Krasnoff Reviews Editor, Computerworld @BarbaraKrasnoff
RT @mbucken: RT @sgaudin: #NASA on 'brink of a new future' with this morning's #SpaceX launch. http://t.co/qWvdZunH
Ken Mingis Managing Editor, News, Computerworld @kmingis
RT @sgaudin: #NASA on 'brink of a new future' with this morning's #SpaceX launch. http://t.co/vYHe9FSH
Sharon Gaudin Senior Writer, Computerworld @sgaudin
#NASA on 'brink of a new future' with this morning's #SpaceX launch. http://t.co/SUe8JJNX

Facebook stock slumps for third day

computerworld.com — Computerworld - In its third day of trading, Facebook's stock is still in a slump, taking the shine off the frenzy that led up to the company's initial public offering (IPO) last week. After closing just slightly above $34 a share on Monday, the company's stock was trading at below $31.50 per share a half hour before the market close.
Sharon Gaudin Senior Writer, Computerworld @sgaudin
What's happening with Facebook IPO? Stock slumping for third day of trading. http://t.co/fg2lHzee
Ken Mingis Managing Editor, News, Computerworld @kmingis
RT @sgaudin: What's happening with Facebook IPO? Stock slumping for third day of trading. http://t.co/wQ7zgmlU

Google and Motorola Mobility: Your questions answered

blogs.computerworld.com — Wow -- talk about a surprising way to start the week. Google shocked most of the tech world Monday morning by announcing it had agreed to buy Motorola Mobility. That's right: The company that famously doesn't make hardware is now on its way to owning one of the most prominent makers of mobile devices.
Barbara Krasnoff Reviews Editor, Computerworld @BarbaraKrasnoff
RT @jr_raphael: Q&A on the Google-Motorola merger: http://t.co/bnFbOcMI (From when the deal was announced -- very relevant today.)
Ken Mingis Managing Editor, News, Computerworld @kmingis
RT @jr_raphael: Q&A on the Google-Motorola merger: http://t.co/T6AO2EgQ (From when the deal was announced -- very relevant today.)
J.R. Raphael Contributing Editor, PC World @jr_raphael
Some Q&A on what the Google-Motorola merger means: http://t.co/if1BsmYz (From when the deal was first announced -- very relevant today.)

Windows 8 touchscreen devices to cost more, Dell says

computerworld.com — IDG News Service - Touchscreen laptops and tablets with the upcoming Windows 8 OS will be priced higher than their non-touchscreen counterparts, Dell's CEO said on Tuesday. Dell will offer a full complement of Windows 8 products when Microsoft launches its new OS, CEO Michael Dell said during the company's quarterly earnings call.
Ken Mingis Managing Editor, News, Computerworld @kmingis
Windows 8 touchscreen devices to cost more, Dell says. @jniccolai http://t.co/KOtLIhnV

Apple's iPhone 5 plan rocks global e-supply chain

blogs.computerworld.com — Apple [AAPL] is shaking up the world's electronics supply chain, making huge investments in plant and infrastructure as it prepares for Fall's iPhone 5. [ABOVE: Apple television in the frame? Analyst Gene Munster expects Apple to reach a market cap of a trillion dollars, in this clip he discusses how the company is going to transform television.]
Ken Mingis Managing Editor, News, Computerworld @kmingis
RT @jonnyevans_cw: Apple's iPhone 5 plan rocks global e-supply chain http://t.co/HmHMds3x via @sharethis
Jonny Evans Blogger, Computerworld @jonnyevans_cw
Apple's iPhone 5 plan rocks global e-supply chain http://t.co/41GaDazG via @sharethis

Tech guns for hire: 5 places to find skilled IT contractors

computerworld.com — Computerworld - Even for organizations with a stellar full-time IT staff, situations often arise where temporary outside help is needed. A big Web project might demand a few extra programmers to meet a tough deadline, for example, or a rollout of tools to support a sales force bent on capturing a broader market may require expertise not available in-house.
John Gallant Chief Content Officer, IDG @JohnGallant1
Tech guns for hire: 5 places to find skilled IT contractors @computerworld http://t.co/LG2j4gCk
Valerie Potter Features Editor, Computerworld @vpotter
Tech guns for hire: 5 places to find skilled IT contractors @computerworld http://t.co/nr36piMn

Windows Vista infection rates climb, says Microsoft

computerworld.com — Computerworld - Microsoft said last week that a skew toward more exploits on Windows Vista can be attributed to the demise of support for the operating system's first service pack.
Ken Mingis Managing Editor, News, Computerworld @kmingis
RT @gkeizer: Windows Vista infection rates climb, Microsoft says. Blames 2011 support retirement of SP1. #windows http://t.co/r2aMPLwC

Google becomes hardware company with $12.5B Motorola buy

computerworld.com — Computerworld - It's official: Google is now a hardware company. Google said Tuesday morning that it has closed the deal to acquire Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion. Sanjay Jha is stepping down from his post as CEO of Motorola Mobility; Dennis Woodside, a senior vice president with Google, will take over the CEO post for the newly acquired company.
Barbara Krasnoff Reviews Editor, Computerworld @BarbaraKrasnoff
RT @computerworld: Google becomes hardware company with $12.5B Motorola buy @sgaudin http://t.co/VpC8cIWI

Security company Kaspersky warns malware attacks on iOS will "mean disaster for Apple"

blogs.computerworld.com — Those who believe Apple doesn't take security as seriously as Microsoft have new fuel: the Kaspersky security company claims that because Apple won't allow companies to develop "true endpoint security" for iOS, iOS will become a malware target, leading to plunging iOS market share.
Pam Baker Freelance Journalist @bakercom1
Security company Kaspersky warns malware attacks on iOS will "mean disaster for Apple" by @pgralla http://t.co/ltdcQJyo

Education group: Schools need 100 Mbps per 1,000 broadband users

computerworld.com — Schools in the U.S. will need broadband speeds of 100 Mbps per 1,000 students and staff members by the 2014-15 school year in order to meet a growing demand for Web-based instruction and a skyrocketing number of student-owned Web devices, according to a new report by a trade group representing state education agencies.
Grant Gross Washington, D.C. Reporter, IDG News Service @GrantGross
Education group: Schools need 100 Mbps per 1,000 users. http://t.co/0bKKODld

Galaxy S III (S3) release date: Next week (sans LTE)

blogs.computerworld.com — The release date of the Samsung Galaxy S III (aka S3) is 'early June' -- you can pre-order an unlocked unit now. But there's a catch: If you want it with an LTE radio, you'll have to wait a bit longer. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers grumble and read the rooted rumor runes.
Richi Jennings Blogger, Computerworld @richi
RT @m3hdx: Galaxy S III (S3) release date: Next week (sans LTE) http://t.co/OwZjlIxq
Richi Jennings Blogger, Computerworld @richi
RT @ceutronet: RT @richi: Galaxy S III (S3) release date: Next week (sans LTE) #ITBW http://t.co/g7nn1xJo /by @richi for @Computerworld
Richi Jennings Blogger, Computerworld @richi
Galaxy S III (S3) release date: Next week (sans LTE) #ITBW http://t.co/zI4fyq62 /by @richi for @Computerworld

Microsoft dumps 'Aero' UI in Windows 8, 'Metro-izes' desktop

computerworld.com — Computerworld - Microsoft said Friday that it is abandoning the "Aero" user interface with Windows 8, calling the UI that debuted in Vista and continued in Windows 7, "cheesy" and "dated."
Sharon Machlis Online Managing Editor, Computerworld @sharon000
Microsoft is abandoning the 'Aero' user interface in Windows 8 http://t.co/4S3Q7y0t by @gkeizer
Valerie Potter Features Editor, Computerworld @vpotter
Microsoft dumps 'Aero' UI in #Windows8 @gkeizer http://t.co/MmsVrjGd <== Is it ever a good idea to call your own product cheesy & dated?
Brian Carlson Editor in Chief, CIO.com, CIO @bcarlsonCIO
Disturbing logic...RT @JohnGallant1: Microsoft dumps 'Aero' UI in Windows 8, 'Metro-izes' desktop @computerworld http://t.co/fYCVHHxS
John Gallant Chief Content Officer, IDG @JohnGallant1
Microsoft dumps 'Aero' UI in Windows 8, 'Metro-izes' desktop @gkeizer @computerworld http://t.co/ULa9D8ms #windows8
Ken Mingis Managing Editor, News, Computerworld @kmingis
Microsoft dumps 'Aero' UI in Windows 8, 'Metro-izes' desktop @gkeizer http://t.co/iuehhciR

I, Robot Owner - Computerworld

computerworld.com — We're used to robots -- in their place. Think of a car factory; the image that comes to mind is probably not the assembly line of yore, but instead pivoting robot arms doing mind-numbingly repetitive tasks with great precision. But other than vacuum cleaners and the odd robotic pet, robots are mostly absent from our daily lives.
Jason Perlow Senior Technology Editor, ZDNet @jperlow
RT @georgevhulme: I, robot owner http://t.co/Vw3uKcMZ #robots are entering our lives and they're about to become omnipresence. by @sjvn
Pam Baker Freelance Journalist @bakercom1
I, robot owner http://t.co/FToU15vg #robots are entering our lives and they're about to become omnipresence. by @sjvn

Huge HP layoff: Whitman to decimate troops

blogs.computerworld.com — HP will layoff around , according to two reports. Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) is said to be readying 'massive' job cuts, focusing on expensive consulting staff. In 10% of the company IT Blogwatch, bloggers fear for their careers. By Richi Jennings: Your humble blogwatcher curated these bloggy bits for your entertainment.
Richi Jennings Blogger, Computerworld @richi
RT @NHSoCal: Huge HP layoff: will layoff around 10% of the company, according to two reports http://t.co/aS5CzBag <<via @Richi @Co ...

The Grill: TASC CIO Barbie Bigelow

computerworld.com — Computerworld - After spinning off from Northrop Grumman in 2009, TASC had one year to establish itself as an independent company. That meant the 6,000-employee systems engineering operation needed to deploy a new IT infrastructure. In overseeing that effort, TASC CIO Barbie Bigelow built an IT organization and infrastructure from scratch.
Valerie Potter Features Editor, Computerworld @vpotter
TASC CIO Barbie Bigelow builds an IT infrastructure in a year (interview with @rmitch) http://t.co/pAJh32Hd
Mitch Betts Executive Editor, Computerworld @mitchbetts
RT @rmitch: CIO dream job? TASC's Barbie Bigelow builds an IT infrastructure in a year http://t.co/yrEU4noi @Computerworld
Robert Mitchell National Correspondent, Computerworld @rmitch
CIO dream job? TASC's Barbie Bigelow builds an IT infrastructure in a year http://t.co/swBRoqZG via @computerworld

No price cuts for Windows 8 upgrades, says analyst

computerworld.com — Computerworld - Microsoft will not reduce the price of Windows 8 upgrades, as it did three years ago before the roll-out of Windows 7, a retail sales analyst said today. "I would expect upgrade pricing to consumers to be on par with Windows 7," said Stephen Baker of the NPD Group.
Scot Finnie Editor in Chief, Computerworld @ScotFinnie
No price cuts for Windows 8 upgrades, says analyst http://t.co/8qfteEUW - by @gkeizer
Ken Mingis Managing Editor, News, Computerworld @kmingis
RT @gkeizer: No price cuts for Windows 8 upgrades, says analyst, arguing that Microsoft won't budge. #windows8 http://t.co/MR0Hp82R

Yahoo's Genome highlights hosted big data analytics trend

computerworld.com — Computerworld - Yahoo has joined a growing list of companies offering big data analytics as a service with its Genome offering this week. Genome is a service designed to let companies deliver highly targeted online advertising and marketing campaigns.
Valerie Potter Features Editor, Computerworld @vpotter
Yahoo's Genome highlights hosted #bigdata analytics trend http://t.co/enfTAphC - by @jaivijayan via @ScotFinnie
Scot Finnie Editor in Chief, Computerworld @ScotFinnie
Yahoo's Genome highlights hosted #bigdata analytics trend http://t.co/lmt7kixM - by @jaivijayan
Ken Mingis Managing Editor, News, Computerworld @kmingis
Yahoo's Genome highlights hosted big data analytics trend @jaivijayan http://t.co/E4WUrJgF

Microsoft will kill the "dated," "cheesy" Aero desktop with Windows 8. Is it a mistake?

blogs.computerworld.com — Windows Aero lovers, say good-bye to your bad taste in user interfaces. Microsoft says that it's killing Aero in the Windows desktop, which it now calls "dated" and "cheesy." Is the move a mistake?
Barbara Krasnoff Reviews Editor, Computerworld @BarbaraKrasnoff
RT @pgralla: Microsoft will kill the "dated," "cheesy" Aero desktop with Windows 8. http://t.co/XVMO3zas So Metro is the new black?
Pam Baker Freelance Journalist @bakercom1
Microsoft will kill the "dated," "cheesy" Aero desktop with Windows 8. Is it a mistake? by @pgralla http://t.co/dcYwXHiJ

Supreme Court lets stand $675K fine for music downloads

computerworld.com — IDG News Service - The Supreme Court on Monday declined to consider the petition of Joel Tenenbaum, a former doctoral student at Boston University who faces a fine of US$675,000 for illegally downloading 30 songs. The court's inaction means that Tenenbaum will now return to district court in hopes of settling on a smaller fine.
Scot Finnie Editor in Chief, Computerworld @ScotFinnie
RT @CScott_IDG: Supreme Court leaves grad student facing $675K fine for downloading 30 songs. http://t.co/33Ix3wub

Chrome trumps IE as world's top browser

computerworld.com — Computerworld - Google's Chrome edged past Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE) last week to become the world's most widely-used browser, according to data from an Irish metric firm. Chrome's average usage share for the week of May 14-20 was 32.8%, said StatCounter, an analytics company that tracks browser and operating system trends.
David Sheets Sports Content Editor, St. Louis Post-Dispatch @DKSheets
Chrome surpasses IE as top Web browser, according to Computerworld: http://t.co/GjrnVdpY #tech #internet #gadget

FTC taps privacy advocate Paul Ohm as adviser

computerworld.com — IDG News Service - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has hired Paul Ohm, a privacy advocate and critic of current online privacy practices, as a senior privacy adviser for consumer protection and competition issues affecting the Internet and mobile services.
Grant Gross Washington, D.C. Reporter, IDG News Service @GrantGross
RT @Computerworld: FTC taps privacy advocate Paul Ohm as adviser @grantgross http://t.co/EZi1jVTf #privacy

NASDAQ FAIL as Facebook IPO stock price falters $FB

blogs.computerworld.com — The NASDAQ exchange has revealed that a software SNAFU spoiled the Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) IPO. The problems caused stock price quotes to be unavailable and orders to be canceled. In the end, $FB closed only just above the offer price, but there's some dispute over whether this failure to pop was caused by the glitch.
Richi Jennings Blogger, Computerworld @richi
RT @TaaDaaGina: NASDAQ FAIL as Facebook IPO stock price falters $FB (a collection of tails on what happened) http://t.co/8GNPV3HW <&l ...

Nasdaq's Facebook glitch came from 'race conditions'

computerworld.com — The Nasdaq computer system that delayed trade notices of the Facebook IPO on Friday was plagued by race conditions, the stock exchange announced Monday. As a result of this technical glitch in its Nasdaq OMX system, the market expects to pay out US$13 million or even more to traders.
Ken Mingis Managing Editor, News, Computerworld @kmingis
Nasdaq's Facebook glitch came from 'race conditions' (software locked in infinite loop) @Joab_Jackson http://t.co/lAdkLzH7

Chrome trumps IE as world's top browser

computerworld.com — Computerworld - Google's Chrome edged past Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE) last week to become the world's most widely-used browser, according to data from an Irish metric firm. Chrome's average usage share for the week of May 14-20 was 32.8%, said StatCounter, an analytics company that tracks browser and operating system trends.
Ken Mingis Managing Editor, News, Computerworld @kmingis
RT @gkeizer: Chrome trumps IE as world's top browser … last week. May take the No. 1 spot for all of May. #chrome http://t.co/AsjQCd6m

Managing Mobile Mania - Computerworld

computerworld.com — Unified communications isn't easy or cheap, but for companies that want to differentiate their customer service, it's becoming a must-have. Insider (registration required)
Scot Finnie Editor in Chief, Computerworld @ScotFinnie
Mobile mania spurs demand for unified communications http://t.co/wQnM8Dia

The Cobol Brain Drain

computerworld.com — Computerworld - David Brown is worried. As managing director of the IT transformation group at Bank of New York Mellon, he is responsible for the health and welfare of 112,500 Cobol programs -- 343 million lines of code -- that run core banking and other operations.
Scot Finnie Editor in Chief, Computerworld @ScotFinnie
The #Cobol brain drain http://t.co/E8mpUaNI - by @rmitch

Mozilla readies Firefox for Mountain Lion's Gatekeeper

computerworld.com — Computerworld - Mozilla is scrambling to craft a code-signed version of Firefox for the Mac in case Apple launches OS X 10.8, or Mountain Lion, early. In February, Apple announced that Mountain Lion will include a new feature, dubbed "Gatekeeper," that will restrict which applications users can install on their machines.
Ken Mingis Managing Editor, News, Computerworld @kmingis
RT @gkeizer: Mozilla readies Firefox for OS X 10.8, aka Mountain Lion, and its Gatekeeper. #osx http://t.co/Q7yPio5M

The Google I/O Countdown Contest: Win a free Toshiba Excite 10 tablet!

blogs.computerworld.com — Google's annual I/O developers' conference is right around the corner -- and boy, oh boy, is it an important time for Android fans. Last year's Google I/O gave us our first look at Ice Cream Sandwich along with the launches of Android 3.1, Google Music, Google movie rentals, and the first commercial Chromebooks.
J.R. Raphael Contributing Editor, PC World @jr_raphael
Want a free Android tablet? Huge contest launching at @AndroidPower today: http://t.co/gdYLR6bL

Why Apple's iPhone contract-free plan won't mean an 'iPhone nano'

blogs.computerworld.com — I'm filing iPhone nano speculation back into the 'seeking a unicorn' pile for the present, as it looks like Apple intends offering the iPhone 3GS as its low price feature phone competitor, at least in emerging markets. And I'm not expecting Hell to freeze over in the smartphone wars when Tim Cook meets Samsung in court this week, either.
Jonny Evans Blogger, Computerworld @jonnyevans_cw
Why Apple's iPhone contract-free plan won't mean an 'iPhone nano' http://t.co/GYVPtlhf via @sharethis

Funds Pour Into Big-Data Vendors

computerworld.com — Computerworld - Investors have taken note of the surging enterprise demand for tools that can manipulate and analyze massive volumes of structured and unstructured data.
Scot Finnie Editor in Chief, Computerworld @ScotFinnie
VC firms pour money into #bigdata vendors http://t.co/nM31DPZp

Microsoft dumps 'Aero' UI in Windows 8, 'Metro-izes' desktop

computerworld.com — Computerworld - Microsoft said Friday that it is abandoning the "Aero" user interface with Windows 8, calling the UI that debuted in Vista and continued in Windows 7, "cheesy" and "dated."
Scot Finnie Editor in Chief, Computerworld @ScotFinnie
Microsoft dumps 'Aero' UI in Windows 8, 'Metro-izes' desktop http://t.co/9Ws5d60O - by @gkeizer