Sun lures partners to Grid for launch

update Launches on-demand computing service with several customers and a significant endorsement from Oracle. But don't use it for weapons of mass destruction.

Verizon exemption could make businesses pay

Broadband deregulation could cause higher prices for Verizon's business customers and eliminate competition, say critics.

Microsoft to shake up Windows leadership

Steve Sinofsky, the head of the Office unit, has been tapped to lead Windows development in the wake of another delay.

Vista snag could pain PC retailers, analyst says

Delay in consumer release of Windows update could hurt sales at stores such as Office Depot and Staples.

What's wrong with serious games?

High Impact At the Game Developers Conference, hundreds gather to hear serious-games proponents talk about what's wrong with their genre.

Claria to exit adware business

Company formerly known as Gator sets its sights on search, as it seeks credibility among online publishers.

Calif. contest seeks clean-tech plans

VCs, energy companies and schools launch Clean Tech Open. Start-up winners get office space, advice (and money).

Dell says China shipments revving high

Unit shipments in first quarter expected to rise more than 40 percent, Michael Dell says.

Linux lab mending fences with techies

Open Source Development Labs expects the group to foster closer ties with sometimes-disgruntled programmers.

'The OC' inspires online spoof

Students at Boston College create a lampoon of the Fox Television hit "The OC" that they distribute over the Internet.
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Yahoo launches instant-message phone in U.S.

Available in other countries for months, "Phone Out" service lets people make inexpensive calls via Yahoo IM software.

What are 'Jeopardy' tests online?

Answer is: Long-running game show is trying out Web-based contestant testing from March 28 to 30.

Microsoft takes new action on EU sanctions

Company said it will provide free, unlimited technical support to companies licensing protocols for work-group servers.

Red Hat's Fedora 5 boosts desktop features

Latest version gives enthusiasts new graphics and virtualization options, as well as additional capabilities.

Another IE bug hits Microsoft

New, unpatched security flaw could allow an attacker to gain control over a vulnerable Windows computer.

Briefly: Nvidia to buy Finland's Hybrid Graphics

Plus:  Wind River buys secure networking specialist...  Supreme Court won't intervene in Net obscenity case...  Sun's NetBeans to support C, C++...  Congoo to offer subscription content for free... 

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