I've just put the beta of OpenOffice 3 through its paces, and found that the office suite can do just about anything that Microsoft Office can do, supports a wide variety of formats...and, of course, is free. Given all that, who needs Microsoft Office? Check out my blog for details and screenshots.
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Houston area overrun by ants -- no, not atomic mutants. Sorry. Maybe even worse. At least you could kill Them with a flame thrower.
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In today's podcast: SEC charges Broadcom execs over backdating; Icahn plans proxy battle against Yahoo board; and Comcast buys Plaxo.
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One of the most worthwhile things we do around here is strive to recognize the contributions made by dedicated IT professionals who stand out among their peers. We have a wide range of award and recognition programs associated with our events operation, because we feel strongly that the outstanding accomplishments that characterize the IT profession should be properly recognized.
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This pilot fish is fresh out of college with a psychology degree, but he gets a job in IT anyway — and his first assignment away from the office is not what he expects.
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I don't know much about epilepsy, but I have heard that people who suffer from it are sensitive to flashing lights and/or images. Most of us have a distaste for hackers and how oftentimes they try to make a quick buck by scamming innocents.
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During Intel’s 40th birthday celebration in Munich, Intel Germany chief Hannes Schwaderer let out a monster secret. He said that Apple is indeed using Intel’s new Atom chips in a new device, that is slightly larger than the iPhone.
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Professional social networking sites are great for your career. but don't forget that PEOPLE hire PEOPLE. Don't rule out using other social networking sites for your career as well.
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KOS, GREECE -- Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates showed off a Microsoft Research project at his annual CEO Summit today called TouchWall.
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10 openSUSE open source development projects will be included in Google Inc.'s annual summer software development program for college students.
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