http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Compute headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:00:14 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/compute/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=1501832 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/compute/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501832&objectid=10631570&ref=rss A USB stick inserted in a carpark booth computer at Waikato Hospital has been blamed for bringing down the district health board's computer network in December last year.About 3000 computers across the board's network were infected... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:23:41 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/compute/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501832&objectid=10631539&ref=rss SAN JOSE, California - The sudden takedown of an internet provider thought to be helping spread one of the most promiscuous pieces of malicious software out there appeared to have cut off criminals from potentially millions of... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:04:17 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/compute/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501832&objectid=10631344&ref=rss Having reviewed Norton's Internet Security 2010 only a short while ago, I was looking forward to getting my hands on Norton's latest iteration of its 360 suite. After a several weeks testing, I'm pleased to report that... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:36:16 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/compute/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501832&objectid=10631294&ref=rss SAN FRANCISCO - Google will sell the online services of other business software makers in an effort to fill its own product gaps and persuade more companies to rely on applications piped over the internet.The online store that... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:56:38 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/compute/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501832&objectid=10631083&ref=rss SAN JOSE, California - A Microsoft researcher has won the $250,000 (NZ$355,800) Turing Award, one of technology's most coveted prizes, for his work helping design and build what is widely considered the first modern personal computer.While... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:00:32 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/compute/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501832&objectid=10630945&ref=rss The interview wasn't going well. Two guys in suits in a meeting room at the SkyCity Convention Centre spitting jargon at me, with my pen running out of ink.It's been a while since I've had a sit down with representatives of one... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/compute/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501832&objectid=10630714&ref=rss Apple is really successful, yes we know. Somehow it has $40 billion US in the bank on selling just 7-12 per cent of the world's personal computers (depending on which market and who you're talking to).Then, of course,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:38:05 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/compute/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501832&objectid=10630660&ref=rss SAN FRANCISCO ? Google has acquired a company called DocVerse to help the internet search leader round out its online software programs and provide more ammunition in its duel with Microsoft.Financial terms of the deal, announced... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:08:02 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/compute/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501832&objectid=10630627&ref=rss NEW YORK - Microsoft has said its new software for smart phones, Windows Phone 7 series, is a "clean break" with the past. Now it's clear just how clean that break is: The new phones, expected late this year, won't... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:16:19 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/compute/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501832&objectid=10630013&ref=rss The latest attempt to legislate an end to online music and movie piracy will spark an arms race, according to a figure at the centre of New Zealand internet governance.Pitted against the pirates is the Copyright Amendment Bill,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:45:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/compute/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501832&objectid=10630192&ref=rss A North Shore technology company has come up with a low-cost alternative to expensive traditional conference call systems, until now beyond the means of most small firms.After lengthy research and development, FaceMe - the world's... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/compute/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501832&objectid=10630020&ref=rss SAN FRANCISCO - RealNetworks says it will stop selling technology that lets consumers copy DVDs to their computer hard drives, settling a handful of lawsuits filed against the company by Hollywood's six major movie studios.Under... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:47:36 +1200