Open source would not have prevented  VW problems
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Not enough checkers in the universe

The recent VW emissions scandal has led many to suggest that such software should be open source to prevent car makers getting away with this sort of thing.

Nintendo’s results weaker than expected
Published in Gaming
Wednesday, 28 October 2015 11:11

Nintendo’s results weaker than expected

But 3DS sells well

Nintendo has reported a weaker-than-expected operating profit for the July-September quarter but there are signs that things are picking up.

Windows 10 has 53 million installs
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Tuesday, 18 August 2015 14:20

Windows 10 has 53 million installs


About the population of South Africa

Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system has been getting some good take-up despite people having loading problems, and the software treating privacy in the same way as a compulsive peeping tom.

IBM cornering the cloud patent market
Published in News
Wednesday, 05 August 2015 12:51

IBM cornering the cloud patent market


Cloudfinger

Just like Goldfinger attempted to corner the supply of Gold, it seems that Big Blue is attempting the same thing with cloud patents. 

Windows 10 downloaded 14 million times
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Monday, 03 August 2015 10:18

Windows 10 downloaded 14 million times


Redmond overwhelmed 

Software king of the world Microsoft has said that its new OS, Windows 10, was downloaded 14 million times in its first 24 hours, according to Microsoft.

Magazine accidentally shows how Windows 10 will slow PC market
Published in AI


Windows 10 on a 7-Year-Old Acer Aspire One is Flawless

A magazine which is showing how flawless the new Windows 10 is on a seven year old Aspire One is probably unaware that he is showing what will put the PC market to sleep.

Oracle releases Java mega patch
Published in News
Wednesday, 15 July 2015 15:23

Oracle releases Java mega patch


One already being exploited

Oracle has just fixed 25 vulnerabilities in its aging Java platform, including one that's already being exploited in attacks.

Linux tools infested by huge bugs
Published in News
Monday, 13 July 2015 12:13

Linux tools infested by huge bugs


Security nightmare

The Core Infrastructure Initiative (CII) has been talking about its efforts to figure out what Linux projects need support now, instead of waiting for them to break. 

Windows PowerShell gets OpenSSH
Published in News
Friday, 05 June 2015 12:44

Windows PowerShell gets OpenSSH


Microsoft even closer to Linux

Microsoft is taking steps to give its Powershell more control over Linux machines by adopting OpenSSH.

Apple bans iWatches from telling the time
Published in IoT
Wednesday, 29 April 2015 10:32

Apple bans iWatches from telling the time


Apple mean time only

Fruity Cargo cult Apple believes that only it has the right to tell its users the time of day. Apple has updated its App Store Review Guidelines to prevent developers from creating Apple Watch apps that display the time.