BizAnalyst Network: Google Attacks Microsoft, AOL and Yahoo; 80% of Business Computers Infected with Spyware; How Plasma TV Works

Tuesday, August 23, 2005

Google Attacks Microsoft, AOL and Yahoo; 80% of Business Computers Infected with Spyware; How Plasma TV Works

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Important Stories, Commentary & More from Ziff Davis
By Jim Louderback
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August 23, 2005
Vol. 4, No. 68
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Google Attacks Microsoft, AOL and Yahoo; 80% of Business
Computers Infected with Spyware; How Plasma TV Works

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Google Attacks Microsoft, AOL and Yahoo

Google's latest beta release of its Desktop Search product,
Version 2, does a whole lot more than just search. Eschewing
the browser, the new software creates a permanent home on
your desktop and integrates e-mail, notes, latest Web sites
visited and so much more. Our story details what's new,
along with how you can download it and try it out yourself.

Google Ratchets Up the War:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-515-1-278-144054-24998-0-0-0-1

80% of Business Computers Infected with Spyware

That's what anti-spyware vendor Webroot claims, in its
recent report on second-quarter activity. The company used
the results of over 60,000 scans to paint a bleak picture of
malware penetration. Even worse, the average number of
infections per machine has risen as well, to 27 per machine.
What's behind the huge numbers? Our story has some insight,
along with details on the most common offenders.

Spyware Really on the Rise:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-515-1-278-144054-25001-0-0-0-1

AMD Launches Low-Power Chips on Eve of Intel's Forum

Intel's developer forum is all ready to launch Tuesday, with
the huge chip maker readying details on its latest low-power
architecture. But hoping to gain a beat on its rival, AMD
announced two low-power chips on Monday, along with design
wins in at least two notebooks. We'll be tracking IDF all
week -- our detailed preview explains what's on the docket.
And for details on how AMD's trying to rain on the parade --
and which vendor will be selling the new Turion-equipped
notebook -- check out our report.

Chips and Power at IDF Fall:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-515-1-278-144054-25004-0-0-0-1

AMD Ships Low-Power Chips:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-515-1-278-144054-25007-0-0-0-1

The Last Sound Card Ever?

Unlike CPUs, new sound card architectures don't come along
every year or two. Creative, the undisputed market leader,
has been riding the Audigy line for what feels like a
decade. No longer. Now there's the X-Fi, and it has finally
shipped. Does the world need a new sound card? What does
this thing do differently, and better? Our detailed analysis
and in-depth testing results provide answers and more.

X-Fi Ships from Creative:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-515-1-278-144054-25010-0-0-0-1

How Plasma TV Works

Plasma TVs look great -- I'm watching HD football on mine
right now. But how much do you really know about the
technology behind that wonderful image? It's a lot different
from your garden-variety LCD -- it's more like a fluorescent
light than liquid crystal. Do you know why plasma viewing
angles are so darn good -- better than most anything else?
Read our engaging story on how plasma works -- and amaze
your friends when they come over on opening day!

How Plasma Screens Work:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-515-1-278-144054-25013-0-0-0-1

IBM Sending Lawyers, Guns and Money to Emerging Markets

OK, well at least the money part, along with consultants and
hardware too. It's all a part of two new programs that will
focus on helping companies compete in China, Brazil, Russia
and India. It's all about promoting open standards -- at
least IBM's own definition of them. For details on the
programs, and how to get a piece of the pie, check out our
story.

IBM's Global Investment Plans:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-515-1-278-144054-25016-0-0-0-1

Where in the World Is Carmen Star Officio?

And where's OpenOffice.org 2.0? We've been waiting for years
for the upgrades to the popular open-source office suites --
and supposedly they were due this summer. Alas, we're in the
dog days of August, and no StarOffice. No OpenOffice. What's
up? We've got details on why they're late, and when to
expect the updates. It can't happen soon enough as far as
I'm concerned: Office 2003 just seems dated these days.

Update on OpenOffice, StarOffice:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-515-1-278-144054-25019-0-0-0-1

The Cutest Little MP3 Player in Texas

And California and everywhere else across the country too.
It's shaped like a jumbo sugar cube, with a teeny-tiny
display, but it packs a great sound into its distinctive
shape. It's also chock-full of cool features that set it
apart from the crowd. Wait until you see the pictures of
this super-cool new MP3 player.

Tiny MobiBlu Player Rocks:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-515-1-278-144054-25022-0-0-0-1

The Amazing Sci-Fi Future of Computing

Advances in computing are enabling a whole new way of
exploring space, enabling a smarter military, and delivering
better health care and smarter homes. Where will computing
take us over the next few years? Read our analysis of the
future to find out about artificial retinas, silicon spinal
cords, a spaced-out telescope and much, much more.

Future of Computing Made Real:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-515-1-278-144054-25025-0-0-0-1

Anti-Virus Comparison Guide

Our latest in-depth comparison guide is certainly timely. We
took a microscopic look at over 20 products from 14 vendors
to truly evaluate them on what they promise, and what they
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pick up the AV one if Zotob has you realizing you need an
upgrade.

AV Guide Now Released:
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Apple Goes after Video on Web Site

Although the company is in France, this one has me concerned
for over here too. Apple has gone after a Web site that
posted video of OSX running on a non-sanctioned Intel
machine. It's a scary precedent, as our story details.

Apple Gets Busy on Video:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-515-1-278-144054-25031-0-0-0-1

Hot New Site for Cool Fresh Gear

Looking for a place that wraps up all the latest gadgets and
gizmos -- including all the great stuff we review across
PCMag.com, ExtremeTech and elsewhere? Then check out our new
blog, GearLog. It's a great place to uncover all the latest
cutting-edge products. Up front right now: an FM transmitter
that really works, and a nifty new chip that puts a
black-box recorder on your car.

Latest Gear Site Live:
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That's it for this edition of What's New Now. Remember you
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--Jim Louderback
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