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Half Of Computer Users Admit To Pirating SoftwareNews from InformationWeek:
More than half of computer users around the world say they’ve pirated software, typically by installing more copies of an application than their license permits, or by downloading the software via BitTorrent or other file-sharing networks.
That finding comes by way of a new study commissioned by the Business Software Alliance (BSA) and conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs, which surveyed 15,000 computer users in 33 countries about their software-buying–or alternative forms of procurement–practices. Overall, the commercial value of pirated software was [...] Continue Reading…

Gannett Finance Chief Saleh Takes CFO Job at Computer SciencesNews from Bloomberg:

Gannett (GCI) Co. Chief Financial Officer Paul Saleh resigned to become finance chief at Computer Sciences Corp. (CSC), a technology contractor for governments and businesses.
Saleh, 55, accepted a position at a “Fortune 200” company, McLean, Virginia-based Gannett said today in a statement, without specifying where he is going. Computer Sciences said in a statement that it hired Saleh as CFO effective May 23.
Gannett, the owner of 82 U.S. daily newspapers including USA Today, has struggled to revive revenue [...] Continue Reading…

Apple co-founder Wozniak: Would consider buying Facebook shares at any priceNews from Washington Post:
May 14 (Bloomberg) — Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Wozniak said investors looking to make money should buy Facebook Inc. shares when the social networking site sells stock in what may be a record initial public offering for an Internet business.
Wozniak, who built the first Apple computer with Steve Jobs and co-founded the company with him in 1976, said he would consider buying the stock regardless of its valuation this week. Mark Zuckerberg, who started Facebook while [...] Continue Reading…

Computer business opens with special offer for veteransNews from Adrian Daily Telegram:
Blissfield resident Michael Rohweder has started his own business, Mike the Computer Geek. He offers in-home and on-site computer repairs to customers in Lenawee County.Rohweder said he can provide any computer-related service, including repairs, upgrades, new installations, and wired and wireless networking. His wife, Amy, also helps out with the business.With Memorial Day approaching, he wants to thank veterans by offering his services to them, he said.The first 15 veterans who call will receive two free hours of [...] Continue Reading…

Mozilla’s Hypocrisy: Apple Can Block Firefox, But Microsoft Can’tNews from PCWorld:
How’s this for hypocrisy: Mozilla says that Apple banning Firefox from iPads and iPhones is no problem, but Microsoft restricting the browser from using some features on some Windows 8 tablets may be illegal.
Apple bans Firefox completely from iOS, while in the upcoming Windows 8, Firefox won’t be allowed to access certain features of some Windows tablets, those that run on ARM chips. Firefox will be allowed full access to the PC version of Windows 8, and to Windows [...] Continue Reading…

TechMan: Desktop computer systems morphingNews from Pittsburgh Post Gazette:

May 13, 2012 12:20 am

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By Ced Kurtz / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Microsoft revealed some information last week that points to the next stage of evolution of the desktop computer.
Windows big shot Steven Sinofsky wrote on a blog that the Windows Media Player included with the upcoming Windows 8 operating system will no longer play back DVDs.
Of course, Mr. Sinofsky tried to spin this as Microsoft listening to its customers.
“The media landscape has changed quite significantly since the release of Windows 7. Our telemetry [...] Continue Reading…

JetBlue says computer glitch puts 18-month-old on ‘do not fly’ listNews from SlashGear:

After a family was escorted off of a JetBlue plane because they said their 18-month-old daughter was on the “Do Not Fly” list, the airline has apologized but said its employees followed “appropriate protocols.” It blamed the misunderstanding on a computer glitch, though the parents believed they were singled out because the mother was wearing a head scarf. They said they were too embarrassed to re-board once the misunderstanding was taken care of.

“We were put on [...] Continue Reading…

Apple May Kill Google Maps in iOS 6News from PCWorld:

By Jared Newman, PCWorld    May 11, 2012 8:41 AM

Apple may finally ditch Google Maps in favor of its own mapping software for the next version of iOS, according to an unconfirmed report.
Citing “trusted sources,” 9to5Mac reports that a new Maps app will be a major feature of iOS 6. The app will reportedly include a 3D mode from C3 Technologies, which Apple acquired last year. Apple’s Maps app will also provide a “cleaner, faster, and more reliable experience,” says [...] Continue Reading…

Computer training axedNews from ABC Online:

Posted May 11, 2012 17:52:48

Premier Colin Barnett has defended a decision to axe funding for a computer training program, saying it is his belief that most seniors are computer-literate nowadays.
Opposition Leader Mark McGowan has accused the Government of being cruel and heartless for axing funding for the First Link program.
He says the program, which he says costs about one million dollars a year, has helped tens of thousands of mainly older Western Australians since 2001.
“Frankly Mr Barnett should be ashamed, at taking away these [...] Continue Reading…

Apple to Help Pay Costs of Improving Foxconn FactoriesNews from ABC News:

In late March, Apple’s Foxconn supplier in China promised to reduce workers’ hours and increase their pay in response to the Fair Labor Association’s audit of the company. Apple supported the decisions, and in a statement released at the time said it shared the “goal of improving lives and raising the bar for manufacturing companies everywhere.”
Today, it is being reported that Apple and Foxconn will share the costs to make the sweeping changes to the factories and assembly [...] Continue Reading…