WOBURN, Mass. - Researchers at Kaspersky Lab have spotted what they believe is the first virus for OpenOffice, the open-source rival to Microsoft's Office productivity suite. The virus, dubbed Stardust, is capable of infecting OpenOffice and StarOffice, which is sold by Sun Microsystems, a Kaspersky Lab researcher wrote on the Russian company's Viruslist Web site
AUSTIN, Texas - Dell on Wednesday unveiled a so-called 20-pound luggable computer that's either a blast from the past or a leap into the future. The 20-pound XPS M2010, which starts at $3,500, incorporates a large-screen monitor with a small, flat PC, CNET News.Com reported. The computer, part of Dell's XPS luxury line, includes two
ST. CLAIR SHORES ? Consultant The PC Clinic is opening its second location in June, this time in Macomb Township. The company will celebrate its grand opening with an open house on June 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees can take advantage of computer service specials, free food and beverages, and a raffle
WASHINGTON DC - In a radical departure from earlier statements, US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has said that requiring Internet service providers to save records of their customers' online activities is necessary in the fight against terrorism. Gonzales and FBI Director Robert Mueller privately met with representatives of AOL, Comcast, Google, Microsoft and Verizon last
SEATTLE - Microsoft has started selling Windows Live OneCare, three years after it announced its intent to move into the antivirus arena. OneCare combines antivirus, anti-spyware and firewall software with backup features and several tune-up tools for Windows PCs. The product went on sale in the U.S. online and in stores Wednesday, CNET News.Com reported.
GRAND RAPIDS ? Microsoft Gold Certified Partner CQL has named Christine Sackett as the company?s business development manager. She formerly served in the same role with SARCOM. Sackett will promote strategic growth and business development activities for CQL, which build custom software solutions.p> ?We?re very excited to add such a quality member to our team,?
GRAND RAPIDS - U.S. Internet advertising surged 38 percent to a record $3.9 billion in the first quarter as marketers moved additional dollars to the Web, according to data released this week. The Interactive Advertising Bureau and PricewaterhouseCoopers surveyed leading companies that sell advertising space online, including Yahoo and Google, which are benefiting as consumers
LANSING ? Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm believes there is a window of opportunity after the November election to work out a deal on a replacement to the Single Business Tax, don?t expect any new proposals this week at the Detroit Regional Chambers Mackinac Island conference. The governor does have an economic development plan and the
LANSING - Michigan is moving in the right direction with the creation of the 21st Century Jobs Fund, the CEO and chairman of Coherix told a legislative oversight panel on Thursday, but more programs that attract the investor's eye to the state are needed as Michigan looks to rebuild its economy. Dwight Carlson, who heads
SEATTLE - Don't expect Microsoft to talk much about the Basic edition of Windows Vista when the operating system ships. The software maker wants you to go Premium. Microsoft is readying its marketing efforts for Vista, the successor to Windows XP slated to be broadly available in January, CNET News.Com reported. In its consumer campaigns,