Monday, November 02, 2009

Sprint launches netbook, expands WiMAX coverage; After one year, Conficker infects 7M computers

After one year, Conficker infects 7 million computers; John Chambers: Is America's best leader an investor's nightmare?
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Sprint launches netbook, expands WiMAX coverage

Sprint made waves in the wireless data market today with news of its first netbook and continued expansion of its WiMAX network. Read full story

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November 02, 2009

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  5. Verizon Droid FAQ: What we know so far
  6. 12 mad science projects that could shake the world
  7. Microsoft Linux: Why one free software advocate wants it
  8. Is John Chambers an investor's nightmare?
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