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The Weekly Round-Up: 06.11.09
Round-Up Question: What do Britain's hairdressers and IT technicians have in common? Answer: A shared love of getting a bit on the side. No, not that kind of 'bit on the side'. Well, maybe they do, but it's not what the Round-Up had in mind. [06 Nov 2009]
Why are Indian outsourcing companies such bashful suitors?
Comment Indian outsourcers certainly have the cash - so why aren't they buying up their competitors? Saritha Rai finds out. They have accumulated piles of cash so you would think top Indian outsourcing firms such as Infosys... [06 Nov 2009]
Weekend Gadget Watch: Canon PowerShot S90
Photo Considering hitting the shops at the weekend? Looking for inspiration? Check out the latest in our series of gadget mini-reviews, courtesy of silicon.com's sister site CNET.co.uk, the home of technology reviews. [06 Nov 2009]
Exclusive: Jimmy Wales on what's next for Wikipedia
Comment In an exclusive interview, Wikipedia founder and silicon.com Agenda Setter Jimmy Wales talks to Natasha Lomas about what's next for Wikipedia and why the site needs geeks of all kinds. If you've ever written something about Jimmy Wales... [05 Nov 2009]
Why the UK will never create a Google, Microsoft or Oracle
News The UK will never create a software giant to rival the likes of Microsoft, Google or Oracle. That's the sobering conclusion of the silicon.com CIO Jury which voted 10 to two against, when asked whether the UK could create a global... [03 Nov 2009]
Magic Mouse - Apple's best ever?
Comment The Apple mouse has long been the weak link in its hardware set-ups. Seb Janacek asks: Can the new Magic Mouse change all that? I have a dream… a dream that Apple finally gets around to creating a really great mouse. [03 Nov 2009]
Photos: The Apple mouse through the ages
Photo Lisa mouse Apple's Lisa of the early 1980s was among the first computers to sport a mouse - albeit a boxy and clunky one. The mouse paradigm was one of the key human-computer interface elements pillaged by Steve Jobs and Co from Xerox Parc. [03 Nov 2009]
Can I use a netbook as my everyday work machine?
Comment Netbooks have been enjoying the spotlight of late - but are they suitable for the workplace? Bethan Jones puts one to the test. Recently I was quietly enjoying my skinny hazelnut latte, extra foam, extra hot when my ears pricked up... [02 Nov 2009]
Photos: Salesforce.com rides the Google wave with CRM app
Photo Earlier this year, Google launched a collaboration platform called Wave. Using the platform, individuals can access shared windows called 'waves' where they can collaborate in real-time, swapping IMs, photos, videos, maps and documents... [30 Oct 2009]
The Weekly Round-Up: 30.09.09
Round-Up It's almost that time of year when nameless horrors not of this world crawl shrieking into the light, creating terror and provoking instant madness in all that see their horrible, bloated faces. No, the Round-Up doesn't... [30 Oct 2009]
Weekend Gadget Watch: Apple iMac 27-inch, unibody, 2009
Photo Considering hitting the shops at the weekend? Looking for inspiration? Check out the latest in our series of gadget mini-reviews, courtesy of silicon.com's sister site CNET.co.uk, the home of technology reviews. [30 Oct 2009]
Peter Cochrane's Blog: Uneconomics
Comment Compiled at the IoD, Pall Mall, London, and dispatched to silicon.com via a free wi-fi connection. For more than a year now I have been in a state of mild bewilderment while watching and listening to the economic... [29 Oct 2009]
Green IT: Thrifty CIOs should make it a priority
News It's no surprise that for some companies green initiatives are dropping down the list of IT priorities. In a recent silicon.com survey, more than a quarter of respondents admitted green IT was off the agenda because of the recession. [29 Oct 2009]
Digital Dilemmas: Should I add my boss as a Facebook friend?
Comment What do you do when the 'One new friend request' on Facebook is from a work colleague? silicon.com's Natasha Lomas deconstructs this Digital Dilemma… It's the mother of digital conundrums: you log into your Facebook account and there's a... [28 Oct 2009]
Windows 7: Not perfect - but ready for prime time
Comment While Windows 7 solves most of the qualms about Vista, the new OS still has plenty of room to grow, says Quocirca's Clive Longbottom. The much vaunted Windows 7 is now among us, and consumer pre-orders look strong. [28 Oct 2009]
