Facebook, Facebook. A year ago, it seemed we could hardly go a day without some newsworthy tidbit from the sweetheart of the social networking scene. These days, positive headlines—or any at all, since “ink is ink”—are much fewer and further between. But today, Facebook has two reasons to make the news: they’ve endorsed the new KIDS Act from the US federal government and they’re finally disbursing the fbFund for startups.
Hell Freezes Over: Microsoft Supporting Linux
Look for Beelzebub to stroll around in long underwear with a Windows logo on it, now that Microsoft has opted to have its Silverlight media player supported on Linux.
Will I be Sued for Supporting Piracy?
Disclaimer: I’m not a lawyer, and nothing I say should be taken as any sort of informed legal opinion.
Aperi All About Supporting SNIA Standards
Read it here. Last night I spoke with the remaining Aperi consortium folks – Cisco, Netapp, Emulex, CA, Novell, McData, etc. and was relieved to find that they were right on message.
Microsoft Virtually Supporting Linux
The Windows maker announced at the LinuxWorld Conference & Expo it would make the Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 available at no charge to customers.
Google Earth Supporting Scientific Research…
From the popular journal, Nature, an interesting article on how biologists are using Google Earth to support their efforts.
Simpsons Join Mickey In Supporting Blu-ray
20th Century Fox will release content in Blu-ray format when those players become available on the marker.
eWeek Asks Whether VC Firms Are Supporting .NET
eWeek: Is .NET failing to capture Venture Capital Loyalty? Why is only one VC firm quoted in this article? …
Nokia Supporting iTunes With New Phones
Among the seven new models announced by the leading handset maker include a couple that support AAC format sound files.
Microsoft Seen Supporting RAW Image Format
The Redmond-based software and game console company will work with Adobe, Canon, Fujifilm, and Nikon to better support digital cameras.