SCARY: Protect IP and E-Parasites bills terrify techies

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	IT Blogwatch: SCARY: Protect IP and E-Parasites bills terrify techies The Senate and the House are trying again to foil mass copyright violation. The Protect IP and E-Parasites bills are stirring up a hornets' nest in the tech world. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers are spoiling for a fight. Not to mention: Happy Halloween ... Read More WHITE PAPER: FileMaker Innovative option for fast iPad and iPhone development Apple iPhone and iPad growth are inspiring businesses to imagine making their custom solutions mobile. The white paper explains why FileMaker software offers the fastest path to developing (with FileMaker Pro on the desktop) and deploying (with the FileMaker Go app) iPad and iPhone solutions. Read More In this Issue Barbara Krasnoff: Trying out a tablet: 3 weeks with the Galaxy Tab 8.9 Preston Gralla: Bill Gates -- being a billionaire isn't all it's cracked up to be Jonny Evans: Apple buys military-grade 3D tech to target Google Maps Richi Jennings: Galaxy Nexus release date confirmed; ICS Android flagship sails soon The Agile Business: Training to stem offshoring II: Look to IT of the future, not past JR Raphael: Android tablets and wireless keyboards: Decisions, decisions Jonny Evans: Apple, Samsung enter DWT touch patent bid battle Shark Tank: ASAP, redefined WHITE PAPER: Intel Enhance virtualization with HP and Intel The rapid adoption of virtualization-enabled servers has created a major increase in I/O overhead. This paper describes a balanced platform approach that addresses virtualization enhancements and hardware assists even at the I/O and networking device levels. Click to continue Barbara Krasnoff: Trying out a tablet: 3 weeks with the Galaxy Tab 8.9 When I was offered the chance of trying out the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, I thought it was a good way to try to find out for myself what all the fuss was about. Perhaps if I used one for a few weeks I would then discover why everyone wanted one -- and even decide to invest in one myself. Read More Preston Gralla: Bill Gates -- being a billionaire isn't all it's cracked up to be Bill Gates may be the second wealthiest person on the planet, but at a talk at the University of Washington, he told students that being a billionaire isn't all that it's cracked up to be. And he once again said that the rich should be taxed more, as well as give more to charity on their own. Read More Jonny Evans: Apple buys military-grade 3D tech to target Google Maps Last summer's claims Apple has acquired highly impressive 3D mapping technology firm, C3 Technologies, have allegedly been confirmed. Read More Richi Jennings: Galaxy Nexus release date confirmed; ICS Android flagship sails soon Samsung has confirmed the Galaxy Nexus release date. We should see the long-anticipated reference Android Ice Cream Sandwich design on Verizon within weeks. While JR Raphael is on vacation, here's what we know, in The Long View ... Read More WHITE PAPER: VeriSign Authentication Services, now from Symantec Positive Proof: Increase Online Sales and Transactions Read this white paper and learn how the proper IT security policies can actually drive more sales. It also discusses how Extended Validation (EV) works, why phishing is such a problem, and how to get better results using EV SSL. Read now. The Agile Business: Training to stem offshoring II: Look to IT of the future, not past In the new economy Gartner's call for creative destruction implies an unprecedented need for IT training by envisioning a future where technology tears down business silos. Insider (registration required) Read More JR Raphael: Android tablets and wireless keyboards: Decisions, decisions I decided to turn my Android tablet into an all-purpose travel machine. First, I had to find the best wireless keyboard for a PC-like typing experience. Read More Jonny Evans: Apple, Samsung enter DWT touch patent bid battle Apple and Samsung are reportedly bidding tor RPO's Digital Waveguide Touchscreen Technology (DWT), which brings you higher resolutions and much improved battery life, according to reports. Read More Shark Tank: ASAP, redefined User working at a small hospital spots this net admin pilot fish first thing in the morning and asks, "Hey, did you get my message about not being able to get in to view my pay stubs? I left you a message and really need it fixed ASAP!" Read More
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