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Two ways to be big in smartphones: promos and patents

...Microsoft had contacted Huawei to discuss possible infringements and a patent cross-licencing agreement - as it has many other Android manufacturers - but said the discussions... Read more

8 November, 2011

Windows isn't the only OS that cares about pens

But it might be the only OS with the patent to do pens the right way… One of the highlights of Adobe's MAX... Read more

17 October, 2011

Out of practice: patent trolls and re-examination

...state of the online chopping patent lawsuit that Paul Allen's Interval Licencing has brought against Google, Apple, Netflix, eBay, AOL, Yahoo and several other... Read more

6 July, 2011

Dragon Naturally Speaking Version 11

The difficulty of typing on smartphone touchscreens is driving a resurgence of interest in voice recognition but desktop... Read more

29 July, 2010
Shield Basic - Ontario 2.0

Shield Basic - Ontario 2.0

...Quick and accurate searches will populate results by category.Speeding , Seat Belt, Licencing and other useful Charts.Capability to add Law Enforcement specific contacts.Capability... Read more

22 April, 2012
Elite Collection HD v2.2

Elite Collection HD v2.2

...enable other developers and publishers to offer access to their games by licencing our Elite Collection HD technology for a modest one off fee. IMPORTANT... Read more

23 February, 2012
RealInspector 1

RealInspector 1

...custom inspection solution for your business please contact us to discuss volume licencing or custom development options. Get Real Inspector today and save hours on... Read more

15 September, 2011
ZX Spectrum: Elite Collection HD Lite v1.1

ZX Spectrum: Elite Collection HD Lite v1.1

...enable other developers and publishers to offer access to their games by licencing our technology for a modest one off fee. The media and consumer... Read more

3 September, 2011
ZX Spectrum: Elite Collection Lite v1.4

ZX Spectrum: Elite Collection Lite v1.4

...enable other developers and publishers to offer access to their games by licencing our technology for a modest one off fee. The media and consumer... Read more

3 September, 2011
SocialSpeaker (listen to Twitter completely hands-free!) 1.1

SocialSpeaker (listen to Twitter completely hands-free!) 1.1

...libraries, SocialSpeaker decided that the quality was not sufficient, resulting in us licencing the best iPhone text-to-speech library, enabling you to clearly hear... Read more

1 September, 2011
F1SCENE DIGITAL 2010 vol.6 / Monaco GP 2.0.0.611

F1SCENE DIGITAL 2010 vol.6 / Monaco GP 2.0.0.611

...the volume 5. !!F1SCENEGPGP F1, Formula 1 are trademarks of Formula One Licencing BV, a Formula One Group Company.Licensed by Formula One Administration Limited... Read more

25 August, 2010

Software Assurance lacked confidence from the first

Microsoft has fine-tuned its Software Assurance licensing scheme. Its customers were never sure it was worth it in the first place Read more

16 September, 2005 by Leader

Oracle to lower multi-core pricing?

Oracle is poised to announce changes in multi-core pricing after sustained pressure from IBM, Intel and others Read more

14 July, 2005 by Colin Barker

Virtual computing offers real benefits, real challenges

Virtualisation breaks the link between software and hardware; great for managers but not so good for others Read more

29 April, 2004 by Rupert Goodwins

Nokia pleads for flat-rate 3G licensing

The cell phone maker says limiting the amount of money equipment makers pay for licensing could speed the spread of new technologies. Patent holders say: Fat chance Read more

9 May, 2002 by Ben Charny

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apexwm

Jack : I was hoping you could provide us a summary since you are familiar with this report. I am not yet sure how much of my time I'd like to...

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Smilig Eddie

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SRist

So it looks like this was a complete red herring - Adobe are allowing upgrades from Photoshop CS3, CS4 and CS5 at the same price. When did this...

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Jack Schofield

@apexwm Have you considered either (a) reading the story above or (b) reading the PDF? There are answers in both.

4 hours ago by Jack Schofield on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
apexwm

I would love to hear why Microsoft believes that "upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7 pays for itself in a year, in increased productivity and...

5 hours ago by apexwm on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
debsmk

I have just changed mine to white they said 3 to 5 days

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BrownieBoy

Well done to IDC for producing a report that says using XP is a waste of money. Only 11 years too late with it is all....

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Jack Schofield

@Burn-IT ...which doesn't mean it isn't true ;-) I'll be interested if you can find any properly-researched, independent data from any of the...

9 hours ago by Jack Schofield on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
Burn-IT

As said, sponsored by Microsoft........

9 hours ago by Burn-IT on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
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@620W, I mine 1 BTC/daily for cost of 1.7eur, they naysayers regurgitate the rubbish they read as usual

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If the link to the next section existed that would be awesome.... Guess I have to ask uncle google where it is

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That we have :-) Retailers don't buy stuff to lie around in warehouses, particularly with fast moving technology products. If they didn't think...

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I think that we have been here before, shipments are not equal to sales. Correct?

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Burn-IT

Yes it is basically down to "nobody in control understands IT, is willing to admit it, or allow decisions to be delegated". Lets get someone in who...

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pjc158

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