- Google’s unveiling of the new Chrome OS at least a year before consumers will actually be able to buy it brought cries of “vapourware!” from critics. Yet the prospect of a Google PC operating system to rival Windows created an even bigger splash than the arrival of the Chrome browser last year. Fake Steve had the last laugh - while also successfully puncturing some of the hype that has already built up around the promised software.
- With both public and private websites in the US and South Korea coming under assault in an unusually powerful cyber-attack, it was not surprising that suspicion fell on North Korea. Yet if this follows the pattern of most other attacks, the true source will never be identified.
- The deep-pocketed EMC won the bidding war for Data Domain. As it had hinted the day before, NetApp decided not to dig deeper to prolong the battle for control of one of the hottest new data storage businesses.
- Cisco named acquisition specialist Ned Hooper as its new chief strategy officer. An 11-year veteran of the networking behemoth, Hooper worked on the purchases of Linksys, Scientific Atlanta and many others. He will continue to lead Cisco’s efforts at consumer markets, so his appointment underscores the stakes for that mission.
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