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Regardless of how good they are, some Linux applications have very little appeal to all but users with specialized needs. That is not the case with Xournal. If you do not use a tablet for inputing notes, this app still lets you create with style. ...

It may be that the hype around cloud computing has settled, but security concerns continue to make headlines and are often cited by CIOs as top priorities. The IT industry association CompTIA, which earlier this year released its ninth annual Information Security Trends Study, found that while many U.S. companies trust the cloud enough to use it, only 13 percent trust it enough for heavy lifting.

Behind every cloud there supposedly is a silver lining, but a new report from Greenpeace, titled "How Clean Is Your Cloud?" may mean stormy weather for Apple, Amazon and Microsoft. The three tech giants use "dirty" energy to power their data centers, according to the report, which was released Tuesday. Greenpeace looked at 14 of the largest tech c...

Samsung appears to be lining up a major publicity blitz for the much-anticipated launch of the next product in its Galaxy smartphone line -- the Galaxy S III It has tweeted and blogged about an event to be held in London on May 3, where the device will be introduced....

Cloud-based storage utility Google Drive is set to debut next week, according to The Next Web Rumors regarding a Google online storage space have persisted for years, but it's actual release is now just around the corner, according to information The Next Web said it received from a Google Drive partner.

The Federal Communications Commission has taken action against Google, citing its efforts to impede the agency's investigation into its Street View project's possible privacy violations, and levying a fine on the company. However, the amount of the fine -- a mere US$25,000 -- has astounded onlookers. "That does not even qualify as a slap on the wr...

Managers must overcome several complex issues to build successful digital analytics teams that can deliver on the high expectations placed on them by upper management. Just a few of these challenges: There is currently a significant supply/demand imbalance in the digital analytics talent pool....

The recently released Who Writes Linux kernel contributor list reveals that some of the usual supporters of Linux -- Red Hat, SUSE, IBM, Intel, Oracle -- remain firmly behind the open source OS There has also been a lot of attention on the other contributors, which now include Microsoft. What I find most fascinating about the Linux contributor list...

Forget to turn on your security system at your home in Denver, and you're on a business trip in Chicago? No problem: With the tap of a finger on a touchscreen, you can switch it on. And while you're at it, you can adjust your home's temperature and flip on a few lights as well In the converging world of electronics, home security systems are joinin...

The concept of the open Web is under greater threat than ever before, Google cofounder Sergey Brin told The Guardian The threat is a combination of increased attempts by governments to control the Web, the entertainment industry's efforts to crack down on piracy, and the rise of walled gardens such as those controlled by Facebook and Apple, which r...

Facebook is rolling out its Facebook Offers service, a way for users to get discounts and promotions from local businesses via the social networking site The offers will be distributed through users' Facebooknews feeds. Users can then sign up to receive the offers via email andredeem them at participating businesses. Users are more likely to see o...

Google has announced plans to issue a new class of stock to existing shareholders. Normally, a stock split is viewed positively by shareholders and the Street because it implies the company expects the stock to continue to grow. However, the way Google has structured this split has raised eyebrows among corporate governance watchers.

A week after the Flashback Trojan began running rampant on Macintosh computers, the malware appears to be in remission The number ofinfections from the Trojan have plummeted to around 270,000, from a highof more than 600,000, according to the latest numbers from Symantec....

One of my favorite lines from the original "Conan" movie came when he was asked "what is the best in life?" Conan's response: "To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women!" Maybe I watch too many old movies, but I could swear I saw three companies channel Conan recently. ...

Information technology vendors seeking business from the federal government are well advised to keep an eye on the requirements of big agencies such as the Department of Justice or the Department of Homeland Security. Within big departments, there are big components -- such as the Food and Drug Administration or the Bureau of the Census. Most of t...

The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), which seeks to improve cybersecurity in the United States, is receiving a mixed reception Supporters include big names in the U.S. tech industry. Facebook, security vendor Symantec, Verizon, CTIA, IBM, Intel, Microsoft and Oracle are among them....

Facebook has begun rolling out an updated version of its Download Your Information tool that gives users more access to their account history on its site The move adheres to recommendations made by the Office of the Irish Data Protection Commissioner in December following an investigation into Facebook's privacy practices....

Computer source code isn't a physical object under federal stolen property laws, according to a federal court of appeals that overturned the conviction of a former Goldman Sachs programmer Sergey Aleynikov, the programmer, was wrongly convicted under the National Stolen Property Act and the Economic Espionage Act of 1996, according to a decision fr...

Upscale retailer Nordstrom has become known for its advanced online initiatives in recent years. However, the store chain is pushing the envelope in this area with an investment in Bonobos, an etailer that specializes in well-tailored men's pants. The intriguing part of this investment, which reportedly totals US$16.4 million, is that Nordstrom will sell Bonobos clothes in 100 of its stores, as well as on Nordstrom.com.

The exponential growth of data from a widening array of sources is making the term "Big Data" a hot topic among corporate executives from businesses of all sizes across nearly every industry The Big Data phenomenon is being fueled by new social networks, mobile devices and increasingly powerful applications that can apture every keystroke and conve...