SP3 will be deemed important and a priority for Microsoft developers, and it's likely that it will include the much-touted WinFS file system."A representative of Microsoft's French division told ZDNet France on Friday that the company plans to release a third service pack for the Windows XP operating system. According to Bernard Ourghanlian, technical and security director at Microsoft France, the update is significant and a priority for Microsoft's developers."Source: Betanews … [Read more...]
MIT: Building the $100 laptop
MIT is developing a $100 laptop, targeted for developing countries. It will make use of innovative power mechanisms, like hand-wound power and will be "able to do everything expensive laptops do except store large amounts of data."Current specs call for a Linux-based operating system with 500MHz processor, 1GB storage, and 1Megapixel camera.How do they plan on reaching the $100 mark? Dramatically lowering the cost (and quality) of the display. Streamlining pre-loaded software and system … [Read more...]
iPod nano flaw “limited”
Apple confirmed the problem exists, saying: "This is a real but minor issue involving a vendor quality problem in a small number of units. Our figures show this issue has affected less than 1/10 of 1 per cent of the total iPod nano units that we've shipped. It is not a design issue." … [Read more...]
Palm Treo 700w – Windows Mobile 5
Palm has leaked details of their upcoming Treo, a device millions of business professionals have come to depend on over the past few years. What's different about it this time? It's running Windows Mobile 5.0. Yup, that's right -- Hell has frozen over. My only gripe: why have a landscape rotation option for a device with a square-shaped screen? … [Read more...]