Monthly Archives: July 2015

Conundrum At Cruising Altitude

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Robert Pogson

“The pilot initially threw the bullets in a rubbish bin before disposing of them in the toilet” See US pilot flushes bullets down toilet en route to GermanySo, you’re a USAian pilot headed for Europe. You’re used to packing a loaded … Continue reading →

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Closing More Windows

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Robert Pogson

“July 8, 2015 — Microsoft Corp. today announced plans to restructure the company’s phone hardware business to better focus and align resources. Microsoft also announced the reduction of up to 7,800 positions, primarily in the phone business. As a result, … Continue reading →

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Lenovo Joins The GNU/Linux Club

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Robert Pogson

“Lenovo will be shipping Ubuntu preloaded devices starting with Thinkpad L450 laptop from early this month. The laptops will be available to purchase from selected commercial resellers and distributors throughout the region at prices starting from INR 40,000. This marks … Continue reading →

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Closing Windows

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Robert Pogson

“Many Taiwan-based ODMs hold the opinion that Windows 10 will not be able to boost large-scale PC replacements and upgrades because a large proportion of consumers mainly use PCs for Web surfing and document processing, and therefore do not need … Continue reading →

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Key Question: Is Bundling Proper?

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Robert Pogson

“The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is expected to rule within weeks on the practice of forced sale of licences for operating systems and other software bundled with computing devices. On 25 June, France’s Court of cassation … Continue reading →

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Smartphones Are The New PC And */Linux Rules

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Robert Pogson

“Smartphones first accounted for more than 50% of total quarterly cellphone shipments in the first quarter of 2013. In fourth-quarter 2015, smartphones are forecast to reach 435 million units or 80% of total cellphones shipped, according to IC Insights. On … Continue reading →

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