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Dell Consumer Investments Hinder Quarterly Earnings
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:34:35 -0400
Dell invested heavily to expand its nonenterprise market share in Europe and in various IT sectors and may have overextended itself in trying to set up retail outlets and woo consumers over to its laptops, desktops and peripherals. Dell revealed in its quarterly report that its fiscal second-quarter earnings fell a full 17 percent from a year ago. - Dell, in its zeal to expand its nonenterprise market share in Europe and in various IT sectors, may have expended too much marketing energy and cash trying to set up retail outlets and woo consumers over to its laptops, desktops and peripherals. Dell revealed in its quarterly report on Aug. ...
Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 Privacy Features Win User Support
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:17:43 -0400
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 includes a number of security and privacy features that allow it to keep pace with competing browsers such as Firefox and Safari. Many users of Internet Explorer seem to appreciate Microsoft's privacy protections, which are designed to protect users' browsing information. The most talked-about features are InPrivate Browsing and InPrivate Blocking. - Much has been made of the new security features in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2. As users and testers bang on the beta version of the browser, Microsoft appears to have gotten a lot right when it comes to privacy. In the Beta 2 version of Internet Explorer 8, Microsoft has added a num...
HP Wins Inkjet Printer Cartridge Patent Suit Against Pelikan Hardcopy
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:26:23 -0400
Hewlett-Packard says a German court has found Pelikan Hardcopy to be in violation of laws on unfair competition. Earlier in August, the court ordered Pelikan, a provider of printing supplies, to stop importing and distributing inkjet cartridges that infringed on HP's patents. - NEW YORK (Reuters) Hewlett-Packard Co said on Thursday a German court has found Pelikan Hardcopy to be in violation of laws on unfair competition. Earlier this month, the court ordered Pelikan, a provider of printing supplies, to stop importing and distributing inkjet cartridges that infringed on...
KDE Momentum Continues with New Updates, Features
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:12:58 -0400
The KDE community has released KDE 3.5.10, a maintenance release for the KDE 3.5 series of the popular Linux desktop. Meanwhile, KDE developers continue work on bringing service-oriented computing to KDE, as well as a new Amarok media player and enhanced Qt support. KDE also has adopted the Free Software Foundation Europe's Fiduciary License Agreement. - The KDE Community has announced the availability of KDE 3.5.10, a maintenance release of KDE, the free desktop for GNU Linux and other Unix flavors. The KDE desktop is the system of choice for a broad array of Linux users. And although the KDE community released KDE 4.1 at the end of July, K...
ITC Trade Panel Agrees to Take Up Microsoft Patent Case Against Primax
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:01:25 -0400
Microsoft accused Primax Electronics of Taiwan of infringing on its patents for peripheral devices like keyboards and mice. The International Trade Commission has agreed to hear Microsoft's case against Primax Electronics. The complainant requests that the ITC issue an exclusion order and a cease and desist order. - WASHINGTON (Reuters) A trade panel has agreed to investigate Microsoft Corp's accusation that Primax Electronics of Taiwan has infringed its patents for peripheral devices like keyboards and mice, the International Trade Commission said on Thursday. The complaint was filed on July 30, 2008. The ...
Dell Earnings Disappoint, Tech Spending Seen Weak
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:55:01 -0400
Dell, the top maker of desktop, notebook and laptop computers, posts a surprisingly steep drop in quarterly earnings and says companies around the world are cutting back on technology spending, sending its shares tumbling and sparking fears of weakness in the whole tech sector. Dell's outlook is for slower spending especially in Asia and Western Europe. Dell has cut 8,500 jobs so far based on a plan to slash 8,900, and at least one analyst says the results could presage further cutbacks. - SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) Dell Inc. posted a surprisingly steep drop in quarterly earnings and said companies around the world are cutting back on technology spending, sending its shares tumbling and sparking fears of weakness in the whole tech sector. quot;They're saying lower IT (information te...

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Boeing raises its contract offer to Machinists
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Boeing delivered its "best-and-final" offer to Machinists union officials, raising its proposed wage increase to 11 percent over three years.
Jobs with real authority: working on Microsoft's spell-checker
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:06:05 -0700
In the last two years, few names have become as recognizable as Barack Obama's, a rise that continues tonight as he accepts the Democratic...
Fannie Mae replaces 3 top managers
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:24:30 -0700
Fannie Mae Chief Executive Officer Daniel Mudd replaced three top managers at the beleaguered mortgage-finance provider as the company struggles...

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AT&T’s Rivals Are Happy to Attack Over iPhone’s Network Woes
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:13:33 -0000
The debut of Apple’s iPhone 3G cellphones has been a public relations headache for AT&T, after complaints of dropped calls and poor network connections.
Bits: Does Silicon Valley Face an Innovation Crisis?
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:33:16 -0000
Judy Estrin, a serial technology entrepreneur, says in a new book that Silicon Valley — and the country — are facing a crisis of innovation.
Results at Novell Are Better Than Expected
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:08:42 -0000
The business software maker Novell posted a quarterly loss but its results were better than expected, helped by an increase in sales of Linux software.

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Web surfing without leaving a trace
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:22:18 -0400
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'Junk raft' ends dangerous voyage
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:58:07 -0400
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Dead Sea Scrolls go digital
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:24:41 -0400
More than 2,000 years after they were written, the Dead Sea Scrolls are getting high-tech treatment as part of an effort to better preserve the ancient texts and let more people see them than ever before.

NPR Topics: Technology

Obama Uses Text Messaging With Eye On Nov. 4
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:22:00 -0400
The Obama campaign has used text messaging to communicate with its supporters. Andrew Rasiej, founder of TechPresident, a blog that focuses on technology and the presidential campaigns, says the cell phone numbers can be used to get out the vote on Nov. 4.
'Marketplace' Report: Relief For Porn Addicts
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0400
In the newest test version of Microsoft's forthcoming Internet Explorer, consumers will have the option to surf without a "history." There are benefits to this feature beyond just prolonging marriages.
FCC Spreads The Word On Digital TV Switchover
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:04:00 -0400
In February, people who use an antenna to get television signals will have to begin using conversion boxes to watch their favorite programs. The Federal Communications Commission will start an 80-city tour this week to talk about the changes.

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Hackers prepare supermarket sweep
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:06:37 -0000
Cyber thieves are hatching a plan to steal US funds through British supermarkets, the BBC learns.
McKinnon loses extradition appeal
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:31:36 -0000
A Briton accused of hacking into secret Nasa military computers loses his appeal against extradition to the US.
Internet Explorer gets makeover
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:01:45 -0000
The next version of Internet Explorer has features to make browsing and searching easier and more secure.

Reuters Video: Technology

Reuters Technology Week
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:42:18 -0400
Aug. 28 - The latest in food-fuel and new technology helps decipher the Dead Sea scrolls.
Seals star on own web site
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:37:09 -0400
Aug. 26 - New technology is giving scientists and wildlife fans the chance to observe one of Lake Baikal's shyest inhabitants, the 'nerpa' seal as it is known locally.
Robotic suit helps paraplegics walk
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:53:35 -0400
Aug 26 - Israeli company develops remote-controlled suit that enables paraplegics to walk.

AP Top Technology News At 6:22 p.m. EDT

Even critics give Apple a pass on iPhone 3G woes
By JESSICA MINTZ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:29:18 -0000
First an iPhone price cut left early buyers feeling foolish, and then came reports that some iPods were spitting sparks. Now the new iPhone 3G has been marred by bugs, spotty service, disappearing programs for the device and a veil of secrecy over software developers trying to broaden its appeal....
Small GPS devices help prosecutors win convictions
By MITCH STACY Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:16:55 -0000
Like millions of motorists, Eric Hanson used a GPS unit in his Chevrolet TrailBlazer to find his way around. He probably didn't expect that prosecutors would eventually use it too - to help convict him of killing four family members....
Dell 2Q profit drops 17 percent and stock plunges
By JESSICA MINTZ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:39:16 -0000
Slashing computer prices helped Dell Inc. boost sales in its fiscal second quarter, but the No. 2 PC maker's bottom line took a hit when efforts to cut costs failed to make up the difference....

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Vote for me, Obama says, through text messages
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:53:00 -0700
Delegates and other convention goers are asked to show support for Barack Obama by sending text messages, which will be scored based on what state they're from.
IE 8 Beta 2 not without its faults
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:53:00 -0700
While hiccups are expected from beta software, some of the affected services are Microsoft's own.
Whoops! Obama's VP text-messaging idea didn't work out so well
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:50:00 -0700
Keynote Systems reports that 40 percent to 50 percent of the text messages sent by the Obama campaign regarding the candidate's VP choice were late or never received.

 

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Advanced Web Forms - PHP development tools - Allows the use of a PHP/HTML form to produce basic HTML invoices.
Meta Description: [ Eforms ]

Analog X - PHP Config - Front end to the php.ini file. Includes graphical components for the standard PHP configuration options, plus the ability to add in 'other' configuration directives, such as for the zend optimizer. Windows only. Freeware.
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Apache Friends XAMPP - XAMPP is an easy to install Apache Distribution for Linux and Windows. The package includes the Apache web server, MySQL, SQLite, PHP, Perl, a FTP-Server and phpMyAdmin.
Meta Description: [ XAMPP is an easy to install Apache Distribution for Linux, Windows, Mac OS X, and Solaris. The package includes the Apache web server, MySQL, SQLite, PHP, Perl, a FTP-Server and phpMyAdmin. ]

ASP Translator - Free, client-side tool to convert ASP to PHP.

BuildExec PHP Installation Generator - BuildExec generates PHP installation sequences for all PHP applications. Using a web control panel, developers can generate installation sequences for their applications in just a few minutes.
Meta Description: [ Generate PHP installation sequences for your software with BuildExec - the first application of its kind. ]

DBG - A full-featured php debugger, that allows you to execute PHP script in step-by-step manner, and trace down errors.
Meta Description: [ The best PHP debugger. Now you may debug your php scripts without modify anything, on your production or development WEB server! ]

Dev-PHP - A full-featured Integrated Development Environment for PHP on Windows. It's fast, powerful and has a user-friendly interfase. It has many cool features, like Function browsing and full integration with the PHP parser and the PHP-GTK library. [Open source, GPL]
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the Dev-PHP website - http://devphp.sourceforge.net ]

DzSoft - A tool for writing and testing PHP and HTML pages.
Meta Description: [ PHP Editor By DzSoft - The best PHP/HTML editor For writing, editing and debugging PHP scripts and pages. Powerful and easy to use. DzSoft PHP Editor. ]

e-novative WAMP - An automated installer for Apache, PHP, MySql and phpMyAdmin on Windows. Free download.

eAccelerator - A further development from mmcache PHP Accelerator Encoder. It increases performance of PHP scripts by caching them in compiled state. [Open source, GPL]
Meta Description: [ eAccelerator is a free open-source PHP accelerator, optimizer, and dynamic content cache. It increases the performance of PHP scripts by caching them in their compiled state, so that the overhead of compiling is almost completely eliminated. It also optimizes scripts to speed up their execution. ... ]

EasyPHP - A software package for Windows includes an Apache server, a MySQL database, a fully PHP execution, as well as some PHP development tools.

EngInSite Editor for PHP - A complete integrated development environment (IDE) for creating, testing and debugging PHP scripts, which runs on Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP. [Commercial]
Meta Description: [ PHP Editor By EngInSite - Download professional Editor For Writing, Editing And Debugging PHP 4 and PHP 5 scripts ]

Gubed - A PHP debugger for stepping through code, breakint at errors and breakpoints. [Open source, GPL]

ionCube PHP Accelerator - A PHP extension to the PHP Zend engine that accelerates compilation and execution of scripts. Works particularly well with the Smarty templating system.
Meta Description: [ Accelerate your PHP scripts with the PHP Accelerator Cache ]

Javuh - An organized distribution of PHP classes, including the Psychoo site modeling system, Internet protocols, database abstraction.

LogiCreate - PHP web application server and framework. [Open source, req. registration]

Maguma Workbench - A customizable Integrated Development Environment with modular plug-in architecture for the development of PHP scripts. [Commercial]

PEAR: Benchmark - Provides a framework to benchmark PHP scripts or function calls.

PECL: Advanced PHP Debugger (APD) - A full-featured profiler/debugger that is loaded as a zend_extension. It aims to be an analog of C's gprof or Perl's Devel::DProf.

PHAkt - An server model for Macromedia Dreamweaver MX, allowing PHP generation using the same techniques as when developing ASP/JSP/ColdFusion. [Open source, GPL]
Meta Description: [ PHAkt :: Retired Product ]

PHP Designer - Powerful freeware IDE for coding PHP for both professional and novice alike.
Meta Description: [ phpDesigner 2007 is designed to boost your productivy and enhance the process of editing, debugging, analyzing and publishing application- and websites powered by PHP, HTML, MySQL, XML, CSS, JavaScript, VBScript, Java, C#, Perl, Python and Ruby! ]

PHP Expert Editor - An easy-to-use PHP IDE for Windows. Has an internal HTTP-server and Debugger to run, test and debug PHP scripts. [Shareware]
Meta Description: [ Web Tools from Ankord is your tools to quickly create the Internet/Intranet projects using databases of any type and tools for PHP Developers ]

Php Object Generator - Php Object Generator, (POG) automatically generates tested Object Oriented code that you can use for your PHP4/PHP5 application.
Meta Description: [ Php Object Generator, (POG) is a PHP code generator which automatically generates tested Object Oriented code that you can use for your PHP4/PHP5 application. ]

PHP4HS (PHP Development Extensions for HomeSite) - The spot for people using HomeSite for PHP or ASP development to find help and to exchange add-on extensions, resources, help, links, tips, requests and articles.
Meta Description: [ PHP4HS/Asp4Hs is the spot for people using HomeSite for PHP or ASP (Active Server Pages) development to find help and to exchange add-on extensions, resources, help, links, tips, requests and articles. ]

phpBackend - An online tool that accelerates databases forms and script development. It converts database structure definition into a PHP application that allows you to add/edit/delete/search/order data. [Commercial]
Meta Description: [ PHP scripts generation tool for MySQL databases. It generates navigation, data entry, editing, deletion, has-a relationships, HTML editor within the forms, file manager, ordering script. It saves your development time by at least 80%. ]

phpBeans - Provides software and specifications for enabling n-tier development within PHP, such as the phpBeans Object Server, and interoperable with other languages as well. [Open source, GPL]

404 phpCodeGenie Code Generator - A code generator for database driven applications. PCG can generate entire working basic database driven applications from different databases.
Meta Description: [ phpCodeGenie is a code generator for database backed applications. It can communicate with different database servers and generate code in many programming languages from them. ]

PHPEclipse - A PHP IDE built as an Eclipse plugin. It takes advantage of a well-designed, robust and widely used application framework. [Open source, Common Public License]

404 PhpED IDE - An integrated development environment (IDE) for PHP for Windows and Linux. It supports PHP software development on all stages including coding, debugging, profiling and publishing. By NuSphere. [Commercial]
Meta Description: [ PhpED - PHP IDE integrated development environment for developing web sites using PHP, HTML, Perl, JScript and CSS that combines a comfortable editor, debugger, profiler with the MySQl, PostrgeSQL database support based on easy wizards and tutorials.Esy to use for debugging PHP scripts, publishin... ]

PHPEdit - A full featured PHP IDE for Windows. It has code insight, code completion, syntax-highlighting, integrated debugger, code browser, keyboard templates. [Commercial]
Meta Description: [ PHPEdit is a full featured PHP Editor/PHP IDE for Windows-It has code insight, code completion, syntax-highlighting, debugger, code browser, templates ]

phpGTK User Language (GUL) - A free Xul-like markup language for describing user interfaces with PHP-GTK extension.

PHPTriad - A Windows installer for an Apache/PHP/MySQL/Perl environment.

PSD - A visual frontend for debugging PHP. It runs on Win98SE and newer and can be used remotely. [Freeware]
Meta Description: [ visual PHP debugger frontend ]

QaDRAM - a Delphi-like RAD tool for PHP.

Rapid PHP Editor - Full-featured, quick and sophisticated PHP editor. Enables easily create, edit, navigate and validate PHP, HTML and CSS code. [Shareware]
Meta Description: [ Rapid PHP editor is full-featured, quick and sophisticated PHP editor with debugger and UTF-8 support. It is also wholesome HTML, XHTML, CSS and JavaScript editor with extensive support for each language. ]

RedKernel Referer Tracker - Free Php/MySql Script - A powerful referer tracking script that will draw detailed graphics depending on the period, the referring domain and the audited host.

RegExp.net - Online tool to check and tweak regular expressions. Supports ereg, eregi and preg_match.

Roadsend Compiler for PHP - Produces optimized stand alone applications, libraries, and Web applications from standard PHP source code.

Simple Test for PHP - PHP unit tester and mock objects framework. [Open source, Open Group Test Suite License]

Top PHP Studio - An editor which is designed for PHP programming language. Top PHP Studio has internal HTTP-server and internal browser to test PHP scripts. [Shareware]
Meta Description: [ Top Systems Ltd. produces integrated development environments for PHP and Perl ]

TruStudio - A cross-platform, multi-language Integrated Development Environment for PHP and Python built on top of Eclipse Platform.
Meta Description: [ TruStudio is an Integrated Development Environment built on top of Eclipse Platform. ]

TurboPHP - A Windows program which uses an extendable Delphi or VB-like component model for PHP-based web programming.

VS.Php for Visual Studio .Net - A PHP editor built on top of Visual Studio .Net .

WAMP5 - WAMP5 installs Apache, PHP5 and MySQL on Windows plateform. It comes with a service manager as an icon tray and lots of options.
Meta Description: [ Web development platform for PHP5 ]

500 Web-based PHP Class Generator - A very basic PHP class builder to generate class templates useful for object-oriented programming in PHP.

Website Databases - Windows software that generates PHP scripts to create and manage MySQL databases. Database Converter software also available.
Meta Description: [ Database software for designing and publishing a PHP MySQL web database. Our web database software enables you to create a powerful web database without writing a single line of code. ]

WizzyWeb - Web-based application development tool. Self-contained, ODBC compliant (tab delimited) database applications can be created completely online. Custom front-end HTML data entry forms, reports and supporting back-end code are automatically generated to be saved locally and FTP'd for instant deployment.

Xdebug - An PHP extension for powerful debugging. It supports stack and function traces, profiling information and memory allocation and script execution analysis.
Meta Description: [ Xdebug: A powerful debugger for PHP. ]

Zend Studio - Integrated Development Environment for PHP. Versions for linux, Mac and Windows. [Commercial]
Meta Description: [ The PHP Company ]