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Top Editors Picks Microsoft announces Azure cloud computing pricing Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft reconfirmed today that its cloud computing platform will be commercially available this November and unveiled pricing for its Azure components -- base OS, hosted database and messaging service. READ FULL STORY Microsoft Azure evangelist tackles cloud doubts Microsoft to flesh out private cloud plans ZDNet Webcast: All About Azure Microsoft sheds light on apps store Office 2010 makes a splashy public debut End of an era for Office 2000 Sponsored Strategies for deploying blade servers in existing data centers This white paper explains how to select the best power and cooling approach for a successful and predictable blade server deployment. (APC) Dell aims to diversify away from PCs, but how? Larry Dignan: Dell chief Michael Dell said that the company will pursue acquisitions, alter its business mix upstream away from PCs and be an innovator in the data center. But the strategy was short on detail in many areas. After all, why would Dell signal what companies it planned to acquire? READ FULL STORY PC sales to see biggest drop since 2001 tech bust; IT spending responsible Dell: IT demand has stabilized, but margins pinched IT budgets: Shifting by the week? Dell's analyst meeting: Looking for the big vision MS Patch Tuesday: 9 bulletins, 6 rated critical Ryan Naraine: Microsoft on Tuesday released six bulletins with fixes for at least nine documented security vulnerabilities in a range of products that put users at risk of malicious hacker attacks. READ FULL STORY US, South Korea site attacks traced back to UK Remote code execution exploit for Firefox 3.5 in the wild Attack code posted for unpatched Firefox 3.5 flaw Does free antivirus offer a false feeling of security? Apple plugs dangerous Safari security holes SmartPlanet: Will your genetic source be open or closed? Dana Blankenhorn: Is a patent a hurdle to innovation? Genomes are being studied under both patented "closed source" and "open source" methods. Can the power to cure be found in the proprietary, or the public? READ FULL STORY The smart push for health exchange standards Conflicts of interest may be at the heart of healthcare reform The real Tylenol scare A1N1 Swine Flu proving limits of health technology Dumb wireless pipe wars: Google Voice coming to BlackBerry, Android Larry Dignan: Google Voice is coming to the BlackBerry and Android phones in a move that could make the search giant your phone company. The move is also the latest sign of a tug-of-war between carriers that want to be value added services and device and mobile software players that see the carriers as mere dumb pipes. READ FULL STORY Survey: Microsoft customer satisfaction takes second quarter hit Google Voice is now even better Sponsored Strategies for deploying blade servers in existing data centers This white paper explains how to select the best power and cooling approach for a successful and predictable blade server deployment. (APC) Why the first Chrome netbooks may not be so revolutionary John Morris: There's still a lot we don't know about what a Google netbook will look like. But based on what little Google has revealed and the reports of dual-boot systems, one possibility is that initially the Chrome OS will turn out to be Google's version of the pre-boot micro-operating systems already found on several laptops and netbooks, which are also based on a lightweight Linux distribution. READ FULL STORY Chrome OS: 3 reasons it matters, 4 reasons it's irrelevant Taking the 'PC' out of the Chrome OS equation Google on offense: Chrome OS is a wager on the future of computing Featured TalkBack Blog 1 billion of Apple's app downloads may be bogus Jason D. O'Grady: Apple today announced that customers have downloaded more than 1.5 billion applications in just one year. An impressive feat, or is it? What does this number actually mean? If you ask me, it's a total joke. READ FULL BLOG What do you think? Post Your Thoughts in TalkBack Reader TalkBacks Can Office 14 live up to the trailer? "That was hilarious. I won't buy it, but that was pretty funny." -- mojorison67 Windows 7: Why, and why risk it? "I don't believe Microsoft will EVER get the OS right." -- lvincent45 Elsewhere on ZDNet Photo Gallery Screenshots of new Office 2010 web applications user interface Zack Whittaker: Here's a look at the new features and user interface of Microsoft's upcoming Office 2010 web applications. VIEW THE GALLERY Samsung HMX-U10 photos Video games Michael Jackson played More ZDNet Photo Galleries ZDNet Reviews eMachines EZ1601 all-in-one PC for family; $399 Andrew Nusca: eMachines on Tuesday announced the EZ16-01 all-in-one PC, a $399.99 nettop system intended to address a family?s basic computing needs in a fairly affordable, space-saving format. READ THE REVIEW Palm Pre Touchstone Kit JBL Duet III More ZDNet Reviews Sign up for ZDNet's Product Watch Newsletter for the latest product reviews, news, and expert analysis	News and Blogs Intel shines: Earnings, revenue, margins well above estimates; Outlook better Sun: Our quarter stunk; Oracle: We'll get our accretive earnings anyway Jobs: Catch the App Store if you can What's working and what's not in SEO? Sitting "Shiva" For My Dead Laptop Verizon FiOS TV launches 'Widget Bazaar': Adds Twitter, Facebook, online video Samsung announces two new point-and-shoot cameras Windows Marketplace for Mobile taking submissions starting 27 July Sex, geeks and Blackbox Republic Mitsubishi to give free Vudu Box with purchase of new TV How to make the most of iPhoto SmartPlanet: A bad economy is the best time for new ideas SmartPlanet: Smart communication starts with authenticity Norton 360 3.0 - All-In-One up Rating: Vendor: Buy now, only: $59.95 Logitech Squeezebox Boom Buy now, only: $249 Most Rated Posts Windows 7: Where's the beef? How much?!!? Why, and why risk it? The history and future of Chrome OS Windows 7 Family Pack, Anytime Upgrade prices leak Snake oil at its slickest: A social media spam story Business licensees to get final Windows 7 release in July   Videos and Podcasts Dell: Selling a new backbone for SMBs ZDNet Senior Editor Sam Diaz talks about the company's effort to sell its products to the SMB market. He says Dell executives are hoping to gain ground on the competition by retooling offerings to be more customizable. PLAY VIDEO Is AT&T slowly dethroning the almighty iPhone? ZDNet Senior Editor Sam Diaz shares his views on the release of Apple's new iPhone 3G S. Diaz says there is a dark shadow being cast over the new device because of its exclusive relationship with carrier AT&T, while users complain about two-year contracts and lack of support for MMS messaging. 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He believes it's important for the green industry to persuade governments to mandate environmentally sustainable buildings in order to speed up construction. PLAY VIDEO Play more video and audio New Technologies Sponsored White papers Strategies for deploying blade servers in existing data centers This white paper explains how to select the best power and cooling approach for a successful and predictable blade server deployment. (APC) CDW Server Virtualization Profiler Tool Is your server environment a good candidate for virtualization? Should you adopt server virtualization software? Would blade servers make network management easier and save you money? Find out with this quick assessment. (CDW) The Impact of Messaging and Web Threats Read this Osterman Research paper to learn how organizations must implement a layered defensive strategy to protect against messaging, internal and Web-based threats and how Sunbelt Software can help. 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