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Sun has released the second major version of OpenSolaris, a community-driven desktop-oriented distribution built on open source Solaris technology. The new release isn't capable of replacing Linux yet, but it has a lot of potential.
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The latest smartphone sales figures show how quickly the iPhone has caught on, as Apple is now number three in sales, and the iPhone OS passed Windows Mobile in market share during the third quarter of 2008. BlackBerry maker Research in Motion was the other big winner, while Nokia suffered.
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Stocks slipped Thursday afternoon as a rash of job cuts at major companies and weak November retail sales gave investors a reason to retreat after two up sessions.Via Business and financial news - CNNMoney.com - 19 hours 50 minutes ago
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Lobbyists are pushing the Treasury Department to consider a plan to purchase mortgage-backed securities in the hopes of driving mortgage rates to as low as 4.5%, an industry source said.Via Business and financial news - CNNMoney.com - 19 hours 50 minutes ago
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Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Thursday that the government must do more to address foreclosures.Via Business and financial news - CNNMoney.com - 19 hours 50 minutes ago
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The government finally realizes that it has to address the problems in the housing market. Unfortunately, it seems officials are considering going at it the wrong way.Via Business and financial news - CNNMoney.com - 19 hours 50 minutes ago
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More than four out of 10 Americans say the economy is in a serious recession, a belief that has grown stronger within the past few weeks, according to a poll released Thursday.Via Business and financial news - CNNMoney.com - 19 hours 50 minutes ago
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President-elect Barack Obama's pick for energy secretary will likely lead the department through a new era with a sharp focus on renewable energy, but who'll lead a revamped agency is far from clear.Via Business and financial news - CNNMoney.com - 19 hours 50 minutes ago
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Charging your laptop could start to feel a lot more like work in the near future, if the folks at Easy Energy have it their way. They've just completed a protoype for the Yogen Max laptop charger, and though details are particularly spartan about the actual workings of the device, as you can see from the mock-up, it's going to involve a human foot pumping juice directly into your laptop. Unlike some other devices we've seen, the Yogen Max has no external battery, plus it's way more foldable and...Via Engadget - 19 hours 55 minutes ago
