Google Introduces Software Starter Kit For PCs | January 6, 2006

InformationWeek | Google Pack | Google Introduces Software Starter Kit For PCs | January 6, 2006

The “Google Pack” software bundle will include third-party apps such as the Firefox browser, Adobe Reader, Norton AntiVirus, and six of Google’s own programs, including Desktop Search and the Picasa image management tool.

Leap Second | New Year's Day Delayed By One Second | December 29, 2005

InformationWeek | Leap Second | New Year’s Day Delayed By One Second | December 29, 2005

Just before the stroke of midnight scientists will delay the start of 2006 by adding a “leap second” to accommodate for changes in the Earth’s rotation.

Seagate says to buy Maxtor for $1.9 bln in stock

Latest News and Financial Information | Reuters.com

Seagate Technology (STX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday said it would buy rival computer disk-drive maker Maxtor Corp. (MXO.N: Quote, Profile, Research) for $1.9 billion in stock.

BlackBerry users exposed to attacks – TechSpot News

BlackBerry users exposed to attacks – TechSpot News
Malicious attacks that can disrupt the flow of information between an Enterprise Server and a BlackBerry Router, or can stop users from being able to open email attachments on BlackBerry are now possible, thanks to recently announced vulnerabilities in BlackBerry Enterprise Server. RIM (Research in Motion) confirmed the problems yesterday.