2008 InfoWorld 100 Awards
Every year, the InfoWorld 100 Awards celebrate 100 IT organizations that have implemented and integrated technologies in innovative ways in pursuit of concrete business goals. These 100 real-world projects stand as proof that striking a new path in IT can reap deep organizational rewards.
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Hackers port Linux kernel to iPhone If you know one thing about Linux users, it's probably this: They enjoy the challenge of installing their operating system of choice on pretty much anything with a transistor in it. It's only a matter of time before they get around to replacing all those electronic singing greeting cards to make the sound of penguin mating calls. 11:11 am PT
Greenpeace: Companies not serious about climate change Consumer electronics giants Apple, Dell, Motorola, Microsoft, Nintendo, and Samsung have been slow to get serious about climate change, and are notably lagging behind, according to the latest edition of the Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics. 10:29 am PT
JetBrains build tool enhanced for software development JetBrains released TeamCity 4.0, a continuous integration server and distributed build management tool featuring enhanced build capabilities, this week.
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CBS Web site bitten by iFrame hack TV network CBS has become the latest big name to have it Web site used to host malware, a security company has reported. 8:53 am PT
Challenges await Obama in bid to build up security As President-elect Barack Obama prepares to take office, the task of upgrading the security of federal computer systems continues to be a work in progress. 8:01 am PT
Microsoft and Yahoo dismiss report of search deal Microsoft and Yahoo have dismissed a report that they're once again in discussions to sell Yahoo's online search business for $20 billion. 7:25 am PT
Update: Google Earth used by terrorists in India attacks The terrorists that attacked various locations in south Mumbai last week used digital maps from Google Earth to learn their way around, according to officials investigating the attacks. 5:49 am PT
InfoWorld launches mobile-friendly Web site InfoWorld today has made the vast majority of its site content available in native format for the new generation of mobile devices, such as the Apple iPhone, Palm Treo Pro, and RIM BlackBerry Storm. Users of such "mobile 2.0" devices can access the InfoWorld technology news and reviews site at infoworld.com/m.
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Vista SP2 due next April, says report Microsoft will deliver Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) to manufacturing in April 2009, two months after it issues a final test version to users, according to a Web site that accurately predicted several Windows ship dates in 2008. 4:14 am PT
You don't know tech: The InfoWorld news quiz There are plenty of folks who feel a bit more thankful this week, like Connecticut schoolteacher Julie Amero and Facebook fans who hate spam. Somewhat less thankful: nosy ex-Verizon employees, SCO, Chinese censors, and fast-food aficionados who got a little more exposure than they bargained for. Are you stuffed with tech news knowledge? Prove it by carving up this quiz. Give yourself 10 points for each correct answer. And could you please pass the Alka-Seltzer?
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Acer plans netbook with 10.2-inch screen Acer, the world's third-largest PC vendor, is planning to launch a netbook next year with a 10.2-inch screen, the largest netbook screen from Acer so far, a company representative confirmed. 3:56 am PT
IT survivor: 7 tips for career growth in tight times Working in today's cutthroat economy has become a lot like the old joke about two guys being chased by a grizzly bear. One guy stops to take off his work shoes and lace up some sneakers.
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IT survivor: 8 signs it's time for new employment If your company is headed for a fall, it's usually better to jump than to be pushed. Don't let yourself be blindsided by quickly dwindling company prospects. These eight signs are surefire indications that it is high time to update your resume and start networking.
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