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Progress only by permission

We the people are not included in the U.S. Copyright Office's mission

Riverbed goes big and buys Opnet

In a $1 billion acquisition, Riverbed will acquire APM market leader Opnet.

Scott Forstall, father of iOS, set to leave Apple next year in sweeping executive shakeup

Apple on Monday announced an executive shakeup of epic proportions. Scott Forstall, who increasingly became a visible member of Apple's executive team where he served as the company's Senior VP of iOS software, will no longer be with the company come

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Hurricane Sandy crashes Google’s party, but not its Nexus announcement

Though Hurricane Sandy forced Google to cancel its plans for a release event for its new Nexus line and Android 4.2, the company still released information on the devices on the official Android blog. Here's what you need to know.

Caught taking pictures during Hurricane Sandy

Though not necessarily exhibiting the best judgment

Never login or backup

What shiny new devices can Linux nerds get excited about?

Our Apple and Microsoft-crazed friends don't get all the fun when it comes to exciting new devices. Here are some options to get fellow Linux nerds excited.

Times, Journal drop pay walls during storm

Newspaper Web sites accessible to all for free during Sandy

Halloween Google Doodles through the years

Expect to see the 14th annual edition on Wednesday

IPv6 Is Not an All-or-Nothing Proposition

You don't have to switch directly from IPv4 to IPv6

Google honors Bob ‘Happy Little Clouds’ Ross

On a day when clouds appear anything but happy

Vidyo showcases new technology at ITxpo

This is no Yacht Mini: Steve Jobs’ commissioned yacht, Venus, unveiled in The Netherlands

250-foot vessel launched, with iMacs in the control room

Steve Jobs hinted at Apple’s abandonment of optical drives back in 2010

Apple's newly released iMacs don't come with optical drives standard. Here's why you shouldn't be surprised.

Is Apple Losing It?

Strange behavior follows the big announcement – would Steve have done it this way? I think not.

Apple rolls out new commercial for the 13 inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display

Apple this week rolled out a brand new commercial highlighting the recently announced 13-inch MacBook Pro with a Retina Display.

Ciscogate

Are California taxpayers ok with its home company charging $100 million more for the state university's computer network?

Last minute geeky Halloween costume idea: Loading wheel

Gussy it up and go for Apple's pinwheel of death

Windows 8? How About Windows 95

Remembering the "start me up" release

Cold Fusion a year later

Phil Schiller talks iPad Mini pricing

Apple's Senior VP of Marketing Phil Schiller recently defended the $329 pricetag on the iPad Mini

Ready for a data breach? How to develop your response plan

Note to Microsoft: Ending service packs would be a mistake

Rumors are flying that Microsoft may not release any more Win 7 service packs, leaving IT in the lurch.

Preparing your business for mobility

Easy Web apps with Alpha Five

Alpha Software's Alpha Five v11 is a great way to build real Web applications.

So this guy’s car breaks down in front of Steve Jobs’ driveway

That and other tales of chance encounters with the late Apple co-founder, via Quora

First 20-ton mega-mirror finished-off for massive Magellan telescope

Giant Magellan Telescope will ultimately span 4,000 sq. ft. and explore the heavens with amazing precision

iPad mini’s high price could scare away new customers

Apple fans will love the new product, but what about new customers eyeing less expensive Android tablets?

Forrester paints a rough future for Windows

Tablets and smartphones will continue to eat at the PC's dominance and all Microsoft can do is hold on, says the firm.