Monday, June 12, 2006
News
Despite Doubters, Maine Renews Laptop Program
The Maine Legislature recently voted to renew a 2002 initiative to provide laptops leased from Apple for all seventh- and eighth-grade public school students. With a price tag of $40 million over four years, and no tangible returns and budget cutbacks in other areas, some Maine tech executives are questioning the economic wisdom of the program.
Review
Apple's MacBook Leaves Its Predecessors In The Dust
Glitches such as the MacBok's erratic WiFi reception and almost painfully hot surfaces undercut the appeal. Apple has taught its users to expect better, and it ought to be able to deliver as much before long.
Sidetrack
Er... Microsoft Is Doing Something...
Robert Scoble: I can't break wind about it, but when Microsoft comes into [the portable media player] market it'll create new opportunities.
Wintel
Big Microsoft Brother
It turns out that Microsoft's Genuine Advantage anti-piracy program is also keeping daily tabs on Windows users. Who knew?
