Leopard tamers: 9 terrific interface tweaks

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE / more stories...

SEC moves toward requiring interactive data filings
The Securities and Exchange Commission has taken a big step toward requiring public companies to file reports in XBRL format after a three-year transition period.

Analysis: Why Hewlett-Packard wants EDS
EDS gives HP access to lots of data centers, and competing with IBM on services isn't so bad an idea, either. But is this apt to turn into Compaq redux?

CAREERS / more stories...

With H-1B in limbo, Congressional backers push Green Card fix
U.S. Rep. Zoe Lofgren, who heads the key House Subcommittee on Immigration, has introduced three bills in two months in hopes of dredging the current H-1B swamp. And she's got bilateral backing for her plan.

HP-EDS merger could lead to services job cuts
EDS CEO Ron Rittenmeyer said that increased IT automation — a top priority of Mark Hurd, his soon-to-be new boss at HP — may lead to "job adjustments" after HP buys EDS.

DEVELOPMENT / more stories...

Adobe rolls out beta of Flash Player 10
Adobe today rolled out a beta release of the new Adobe Flash Player 10 plug-in, which adds tools for building special effects into Web applications

Think a gallon of gas is pricey? GasPrices.com to be auctioned starting at $200k
With gasoline approaching $4 or more a gallon around the U.S., the domain name GasPrices.com will soon be up for auction starting at $200,000.

HARDWARE / more stories...

It's a hard-knock life: 3 rugged notebooks take a beating
Rugged notebooks are designed to stand up to abuse and come back for more. We dropped, drowned and shook these fully ruggedized notebooks to see if they could hold up. Not all survived.

Report: Time Capsule sales strong, not hurting AirPort
Time Capsule and AirPort Extreme have hit the top of their respective categories for U.S. retail sales.

GOVERNMENT / more stories...

With H-1B in limbo, Congressional backers push Green Card fix
U.S. Rep. Zoe Lofgren, who heads the key House Subcommittee on Immigration, has introduced three bills in two months in hopes of dredging the current H-1B swamp. And she's got bilateral backing for her plan.

FCC takes first step toward spectrum re-auction
The FCC has begun the process of re-auctioning the D block of the 700-MHz spectrum band.

MANAGEMENT / more stories...

SEC moves toward requiring interactive data filings
The Securities and Exchange Commission has taken a big step toward requiring public companies to file reports in XBRL format after a three-year transition period.

Study: 'Hyperconnected' users growing
They use gadgets such as phones, laptops, handhelds and even car-based systems, and Web 2.0 applications such as Twitter, Second Life and wikis. Also prominent are applications like text messaging, instant messaging and webconferencing.

MOBILE & WIRELESS / more stories...

It's a hard-knock life: 3 rugged notebooks take a beating
Rugged notebooks are designed to stand up to abuse and come back for more. We dropped, drowned and shook these fully ruggedized notebooks to see if they could hold up. Not all survived.

Report: Time Capsule sales strong, not hurting AirPort
Time Capsule and AirPort Extreme have hit the top of their respective categories for U.S. retail sales.

NETWORKING & INTERNET / more stories...

Adobe rolls out beta of Flash Player 10
Adobe today rolled out a beta release of the new Adobe Flash Player 10 plug-in, which adds tools for building special effects into Web applications

FCC takes first step toward spectrum re-auction
The FCC has begun the process of re-auctioning the D block of the 700-MHz spectrum band.

OPERATING SYSTEMS / more stories...

Microsoft to deliver Mac Office file converters in June
Open XML file converters for Office 2004 for Mac that have been long delayed will be released as planned next month, a Microsoft official said.

Developers target XP over Vista by wide margin
Developers are still hesitant to write applications for the Windows Vista operating system, according to a survey by Evans Data.

SECURITY / more stories...

It's a hard-knock life: 3 rugged notebooks take a beating
Rugged notebooks are designed to stand up to abuse and come back for more. We dropped, drowned and shook these fully ruggedized notebooks to see if they could hold up. Not all survived.

Report: Time Capsule sales strong, not hurting AirPort
Time Capsule and AirPort Extreme have hit the top of their respective categories for U.S. retail sales.

SERVERS & DATA CENTER / more stories...

Report: Time Capsule sales strong, not hurting AirPort
Time Capsule and AirPort Extreme have hit the top of their respective categories for U.S. retail sales.

Why we're hard-wired to ignore Moore's Law
Even though you may believe in the idea of ever more powerful computing, how well do you embed it into your planning -- and should you?

SOFTWARE / more stories...

Working offline with Google Docs, part 2
The free Google Docs software-as-a-service has a lot to offer mobile professionals, including free online backup and the ability to easily view documents from any device with a Web browser.

The BlackBerry: In search of the 'prosumer'
A RIM executive discusses the BlackBerry maker's recent TV ads and its newer focus on developers building consumer applications in comparison to its role as the "CrackBerry" to enterprise users.

STORAGE / more stories...

Report: Time Capsule sales strong, not hurting AirPort
Time Capsule and AirPort Extreme have hit the top of their respective categories for U.S. retail sales.

SEC moves toward requiring interactive data filings
The Securities and Exchange Commission has taken a big step toward requiring public companies to file reports in XBRL format after a three-year transition period.