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Windows 8 RP Released Today (And Other Items of Interest..)

Folks, here are a few news items worthy of your consideration..

* Microsoft’s Windows 8 Release Preview looks to hit on May 31 (that’s today..)

“Microsoft may be set to deliver the near-final release preview of Windows 8 to testers as early as May 31, according to an accidentally posted blog entry.” Read more..

[update: Windows 8 Release Preview: Microsoft gets its apps together

“Microsoft’s carefully timed unveiling of Windows 8 has been frustratingly incomplete. Today’s launch of the Release Preview fills in many of the missing pieces, with the biggest surprise being a… Read more.. ]

* Free Wi-Fi could boost Ultrabooks in business laptop market

“Intel could one-up Apple in the business laptop market thanks to free Wi-Fi on Ultrabooks and tablets.” Read more..

* Cloud Computing: do you have a clue?

“Big systems vendors are spreading misconceptions about the cloud because it helps them sell more kit.¹ Here’s a rundown of some of their tactics” Read more..

* RIM’s impending collapse: By the numbers

“RIM is in dire straits. This week it announced it would suffer an operating loss and suspended its shares on the Nasdaq. Here’s what you need to know before market open.” Read more..

* Judge hands another win to Google; rules 37 APIs not copyrightable

“In a ruling in the Oracle vs. Google case, a district court judge says 37 of Oracle’s APIs are not copyrightable.” Read more..

* Apple’s Tim Cook ‘rules out’ iPhone 5 with 4-inch screen

“Apple’s chief executive Tim Cook appears to have poured cold water over suggestions the next iPhone will have a larger screen. Strangely, he outright said it. On air. Live.” Read more..

¹ emphasis mine.

Okay. That’s all I have time for today.. have a good day everybody!

Today’s quote: “Saying thank you is more than good manners. It is good spirituality.” ~ Alfred Painter

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May 31, 2012 - Posted by | Apple, computers, Internet, Microsoft, News, tech, Windows 8 | , , , , , , , ,

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  1. Heads up. Sorry this is so late but I got up for work at 3am and haven’t stopped since.

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    Comment by delenn13 | May 31, 2012 | Reply

    • delenn13,
      Weird.

      A young person mentioned Indie Royale to me just yesterday…

      As always, I appreciate you taking the time to share these with us.

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      Comment by techpaul | May 31, 2012 | Reply

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    Comment by delenn13 | June 1, 2012 | Reply

    • delenn13,
      Again, (you’ve been busy!) I appreciate you taking the time to share these with us.

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