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“A few days ago, Red Hat developer Matthew Garrett raised the possibility that Linux (not to mention earlier versions of Windows) could be locked out of new PCs due to Microsoft’s insistence that Windows 8 logo certified PCs will have the ’secure boot’ feature of UEFI enabled. Microsoft has now responded to this concern … and there is cause to be concerned.”
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Workers’ Own Cellphones and iPads Find a Role at the Office – NYTimes.com
“Encouraging employees to buy their own laptops, or bring their mobile phones and iPads from home, is gaining traction in the workplace. A survey published on Thursday by Forrester Research found that 48 percent of information workers buy smartphones for work without considering what their I.T. department supports. By being more flexible, companies are hoping that workers will be more comfortable with their devices and therefore more productive.”
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Millennial: Android Mobile Ad Impressions Up 48 Percent, iOS Remains Flat | TechCrunch
“In terms of growth, Android impressions (including both phones and tablets) grew 48% month-over-month globally. iOS impressions were relatively flat month-over-month, and interestingly Windows Phone 7 impressions saw major growth and increased 48% month-over-month.”
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