http://bigblog.com/top_tech.html The latest in Top Tech http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/may2008/tc20080512_157155.htm?campaign_id=rss_tech A number of companies are opting not to embrace Redmond's latest operating system and, like GM, are waiting for Windows 7 instead http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7397370.stm Hewlett-Packard (HP) has confirmed that it is in talks to buy the information technology provider Electronic Data Systems (EDS). http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=8795 Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Electronic Data Systems Corp., It Services, Strategy, Management, Larry Dignan http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/05/12/microsoft_on_copyrights/ Nail down your security priorities. Ask the experts and your peers at The Register Security Debate, April 17, 2008 http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/05/12/hp_bt_tieup/ Nail down your security priorities. Ask the experts and your peers at The Register Security Debate, April 17, 2008 http://blogs.zdnet.com/Howlett/?p=391 Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Electronic Data Systems Corp., Outsourcing, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Dennis Howlett http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2008/05/13/intel_google_ssd/ Intel is working its close ties to Google for solid state storage drive sales, according to a report. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7396317.stm A robotic system designed to care for millions of biological samples in sub-zero temperatures has been chosen as a finalist for a top engineering award. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7395687.stm The price cuts will only be available for ultra-portable laptops that meet a strict set of specifications. http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D90IBQ70D.htm Microsoft Corp. on Friday said it has appealed a $1.39 billion fine imposed in February by the European Commission for the company's failure to comply with a 2004 antitrust order. http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=1387 Tags: Microsoft Office 2007, Service Pack, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Update, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Mary Jo Foley http://www.news.com/8301-13953_3-9940887-80.html While Powerset is preparing for the public rollout of its unique, semantic search engine, Microsoft may be interested in acquiring the start-up, according to sources. http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2008/05/09/microsoft_appeals_ec_fine/ Microsoft is appealing a record European Commission fine for not complying with a milestone European Commission anti-trust ruling. http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/ptech/05/09/mortal.kombat.creator/index.html Facebook Personal Tech Planet In Peril Solutions Science Internet more topics http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/05/09/ms_orders_65nm_xbox_gpu/ Claims the next incarnation of the Xbox 360's internal workings is due to begin being built into the console in August appear to be on track. Microsoft was this week said to have placed orders with chip and motherboard makers. http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/08_20/b4084036492860.htm?chan=rss_topStories_ssi_5 With Yahoo off the table, Microsoft plans to challenge Google's online-ad juggernaut alone. A behind-the-scenes look at its provocative strategy http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D90HM5I0H.htm Intel Corp. dove further into the cellular business on Thursday, becoming one of the winners in Sweden's auction of licenses for nationwide wireless broadband. http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/05/09/physics.nima/index.html Facebook Personal Tech Planet In Peril Solutions Science Internet more topics http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/05/09/physics.nima/index.html#cnnSTCOther1 Facebook Personal Tech Planet In Peril Solutions Science Internet more topics http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/09/XP-SP3-cripples-some-PCs-with-endless-reboots_1.html?source=rss&url=http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/09/XP-SP3-cripples-some-PCs-with-endless-reboots_1.html Windows blogger has tentatively identified XP SP3's endless reboot problem as involving only machines using processors from AMD http://blogs.zdnet.com/Howlett/?p=390 Enterprise Irregulars and Charles Phillips of OracleThis morning I participated in a round table conversation with Charles Phillips, president of Oracle, discussing his take on Enterprise 2.0 technologies and how they apply to Oracles view of the enterprise applications space. While there was nothing earth shatteringly new in what he said, some nuggets emerged. http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/may2008/gb2008059_079032.htm?campaign_id=rss_topStories Who needs Yahoo? While hobnobbing with officials in Indonesia, outgoing Chairman Bill Gates announces several e-government deals http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D90HMN5G3.htm Without the influx of Web traffic that Microsoft bet would quickly follow a Yahoo buyout, the software maker is facing a long slog if it wants to turn its money-losing online services business into a Google-killer. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7393026.stm Foreign aid workers dedicated to delivering emergency telecoms in disaster areas have been prevented from going into cyclone-hit Burma. http://blogs.zdnet.com/digitalcameras/?p=254 Dont worryyou still have a couple of days to get it together for Mothers Day. If your favorite mom already has a digital camera, getting her one of these cool camera accoutrements is sure to put a smile on her face.