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Submission + - Digg fires Google (theinquirer.net)

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Tech.Luver
Tech.Luver writes: "From:: Tech Luver :: Digg fires Google, Signs pact with Microsoft theinquirer reports, ( http://theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=41237 ) " DIGG HAS dumped Google as its online advertising partner saying it wants an outfit which was young and willing to take risks. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Jay Adelson, the company's chief executive officer, said that Microsoft had a young ad service which was innovative and willing to work with Digg on "the cutting edge". ""
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Submission + - Linux Takes Away Developer Time from Windows (osweekly.com)

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toby.j
toby.j writes: "It appears as though developers are frustrated with closed source options and are flocking towards more open systems. Does that mean they are ditching Windows for Linux? "Another area that seems to be gathering steam and has captured the imaginations of thousands of young aspiring developers is the world of web-based applications. Even though I believe they are limited in many respects, the fact remains that some of the developed creations have proven just how effective web apps can be with a proper vision. So perhaps the real question is not so much whether we are going to see shortages of developers today, but rather if we will see a shortage come tomorrow when monetizing free, advertising supported web apps proves to trump the cash baskets of today's localized, installable applications. If nothing else, I believe it is something that will have to be considered."
Printer

Submission + - Apple buys CUPS

Submitted by silverbyte
silverbyte writes: According to and update posted on July 11'th by Michael R Sweet, Apple purchased the source code for CUPS in the February of 2007. In addition the author himself now works on CUPS, as an Apple Employee.
Power

Submission + - free energy demo melts

Submitted by boldra
boldra writes: Steorn's perpetual motion engine (reported here yesterday) has apparently melted beyond repair. According to CEO Sean McCarthy:

Technical problems arose during the installation of the demonstration unit in the display case on Wednesday evening. These problems were primarily due to excessive heat from the lighting in the main display area. Attempts to replace those parts affected by the heat led to further failures and as a result we have to postpone the public demonstration until a future date.
They may have cheated thermodynamics, but they're still victims of Murphy!
Linux Business

Submission + - Dell releases Ubuntu PCs worldwide.

Submitted by watzinaneihm
watzinaneihm writes: Dell has announced that it will be selling Ubuntu systems worldwide . The Dell blog also says that it is considering opening up sales to Small/Medium businesses. We have discussed Dell's sales policy to sell only home users before

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