Internet Speed Isn't Everything
Analysis: It's important, but shouldn't be overrated; thoughts on walking the line. Testing and Tools - Data Communications - Bandwidth Tests - Windows - Shareware feeds.pcworld.com |
Android Threatens to Make iPhone a Niche Also-Ran
Nielsen reports that Android sales are outpacing rival platforms like Apple iOS and RIM BlackBerry--a trend that will see Android continue to gain market share and drive the iPhone into a corner just as the Mac fills a niche role in the PC arena. feeds.pcworld.com |
Microsoft Wants 'Sick' PCs Banned From the Internet
The software giant is calling for a collective health policy to certify a computer's health and restrict the Internet access of PCs infected with malware. feeds.pcworld.com |
Lion OS: Apple's Microsoft Moment
Sam Diaz submits: Another big Apple event has come and gone and there are a few thoughts spinning through my head. But there’s one thing gnawing at me that I just can’t seem to shake: What’s up with Lion, the new version of OS X, not being available until Summer 2011?. I hate to say it but… that was such a Microsoft (MSFT) move.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
VMware Delivers on Performance in 3Q10
Jessica Breen submits:Virtualization Is Leading Rapid Growth, for NowVMware (VMW) sustained rapid revenue growth of 47.9% year-to-year in 2Q10 and now 45.8% year-to-year in 3Q10. TBR believes there are several factors influencing growth and that VMware growth rates are likely to slow down as virtualization and cloud mature; however, the maturation of its core markets may limit the pace of VMware’s growth moving forward.VMware’s 3Q10 financial results were strong, with revenue reaching a record $714 million during the quarter. Revenue was fueled by widespread growth in emerging markets like Brazil, Argentina, and Russia, while government adoption of virtual environments propelled growth in the Americas.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |