Supporters say the new kernel technology could make Linux the safest OS for data. But will other vendors join in?

• JavaFX Finally Makes Its Debut
• Does Google Have a Secret OS?
• Microsoft Plans Windows 7 Beta for Mid-January
• IBM Pitches Tool for Tighter App Dev

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A broad coalition of often-adversarial companies and industry groups band together to call for action from the new administration and Congress.

• Which Cloud Should Firms Use, Inside or Outside?
• Botnets Bouncing Back
• A Networking Idea That's Out of This World
• $50 Billion Bell Canada Deal in Trouble

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New applications boost the brainpower of your mobile device.

• Stocks Rally Despite RIM Warning, Job Losses
• Can Clean Tech Beget Greenbacks?
• Tech Firms Still Ready to Deal
• Hitachi/Intel Push Solid State Drives Forward

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Microsoft begins public beta of the next Vista service pack, which could be final code in five months.

• IBM, Ubuntu Unveil Microsoft-Free 'PC'
• Microsoft, RSA Team Up on Data Security
• Linux Clone of Microsoft's Silverlight in Beta
• VMware, VDIworks Focus on Virtual Desktops

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Fear and loathing hit users after they're told about the problem.

• Apple Recommends Antivirus for Mac Users
• Google Chrome Playing Catch-Up on Extensions
• PayPal Rings Up Two-Factor Security
• Microsoft Named in Top 5 Spam-Friendly Hosts

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With a touchscreen and advanced social networking and Net-connected features, the world's largest phone vendor may be poised to mount a new threat to the iPhone.

• BlackBerry Maker Latest to Feel Economy's Sting
• Mobile Video on Tryout at MySpace
• FCC Nears Vote on Free Internet Plan for U.S.
• Palm Continues Downward Spiral

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Some vendor's green efforts are more show than go.

• Report: Economy Won't Dim Apple's iPhone
• iSuppli: Credit Shortage Will Hit PC Sales
• Dell Finds Small Tweaks Bring Gigantic Savings
• Dell, nVidia Make Their Presence Known in HPC

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Kickoff to online holiday shopping could be a bellwether for season as a whole.

• PartyGaming Bets on Open Source
• Flat Lines Seen for eCommerce Holiday Spend
• Promotions Galore Expected on Cyber Monday
• Social Networks Not Ready for Business?

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