Tag Archives: zdnet

Eric Meyer: Javascript will save us all

Eric Meyer: Javascript will save us all | The Web Life | ZDNet.com.

Conroy calls ACCC doc release “regrettable”

Conroy calls ACCC doc release “regrettable” – News – Communications – ZDNet Australia.
Stephen Conroy reaffirms his incompetence.

Specs released for NSW school laptops

Specs released for NSW school laptops – BizTech – Technology – theage.com.au.
See also: NSW issues $200m PC, wireless tender
Okay, I see a few problems for the plan, but considering the problems and solutions from the OLPC initiative, I don’t think it’s unachievable.
The DET said the laptops must weigh less than 1.75 kilograms with battery, be [...]

NSW calls Conroy on Euro filter fudge

NSW calls Conroy on Euro filter fudge: News – Software – ZDNet Australia.
I think Senator Conroy should use this opportunity to learn how to research before commenting.  Here’s a thought – there’s a wonderful research tool that’s just come out in the last 30 years; it’s called the Internet.

Microsoft overhauls Window Live

Microsoft overhauls Window Live: News – Software – ZDNet Australia.
Apparently the new version of Messenger will aggregate content from a bunch of Web 2.0 sites, like Flickr and Twitter.  I’m very interested in seeing exactly what services are included.  Sounds interesting.
Here’s more from CBC’s website:
Microsoft expands Windows Live into social networking

Ballmer tells Oz: get with the broadband

Ballmer tells Oz: get with the broadband: News – Software – ZDNet Australia.
Thank you! Too bad no one is listening.  Back to Internet-via-smoke-signals.

Ballmer rules out new Yahoo bid

Ballmer rules out new Yahoo bid: News – Software – ZDNet Australia.
You know, I don’t blame Ballmer one bit.  I think it could be a good deal, but Microsoft put forward it’s best bid however many months ago it was now.  When it failed, Microsoft had to adjust its stragety and move forward.  Now, we’re [...]

ISP-level content filtering won’t work

ISP-level content filtering won’t work: Insight – Communications – ZDNet Australia.
Yet another article on this subject.

Sensis kills its search, uses Google

Sensis kills its search, uses Google: News – Business – ZDNet Australia.

Once a pit bull, Terria is losing its bite

Once a pit bull, Terria is losing its bite: Blogs – Full Duplex – ZDNet Australia.
I like his conspiracy theory.