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Top Editors Picks 'Windows 7 is the same as Ubuntu' Christopher Dawson: Obviously, this isn't true. But to a 17-year-old student who "hated Linux" a year ago, there's no longer any meaningful difference between the two operating systems. The old Windows vs. Linux debate may finally be dead. READ FULL STORY Windows 7: Good enough to pay for? Good enough to pay for, part 2: Microsoft Office Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: Could you switch to 100% open source? Top 7 reasons people quit Linux? How about 7 reasons to try it The state of Linux - Is it ready for the 'average' user?' Sponsored PCI DSS Compliance in the UNIX/Linux Datacenter This paper discusses how creating a secure access control infrastructure in heterogeneous UNIX/Linux environments supports Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance. (Symark Software) EyeWonder malware incident affects popular web sites Dancho Danchev: During the last couple of hours, visitors of popular and high trafficked web sites such as CNN, BBC, Washington Post, Gamespot, WorldOfWarcraft, Mashable, Chow.com, ITpro.co.uk, AndroidCommunity; Engadget and Chip.de, started reporting that parts of the web sites are unreachable due to malware warnings. READ FULL STORY Manchester City Council pays $2.4m in Conficker clean up costs Secunia: Average insecure program per PC rate remains high Cheaper ultraportables meet more powerful netbooks John Morris: There are two ways to address the limitations of netbooks: The first is to offer less-costly notebooks. The second is to give netbooks a little more muscle. Both are now happening. READ FULL STORY Analyst: Cheap ultrathin laptops push design limits; cracked plastic Toybox Ten: 10 full-featured laptops for less than $750 Desktops aren't dead (yet) Netbook or notebook? Confusion reigns at 12 inches Now's the time to manage your online brand Sam Diaz: "Managing a Brand through Social Networks" sounds like it should be a training course designed for corporate marketing professionals. Such a course, though, might as well be targeted at an average Joe or Jane, the everyday person who (intentionally or not) is building an online brand of his or her own. READ FULL STORY Too many social networks? GizaPage puts them all into one social home page The marketing myth of "free" social media The Groundswell of Social Media Backlash Free is not a business model Phil Wainewright: A lot of people seem to like the idea of being able to make money without having to charge for what they do, such as Wired's Chris Anderson with his new book, "Free: The Future of a Radical Price." Let's take a look at how realistic this idea is. READ FULL STORY News is Not Really 'Monetizable' on the Web Wired editor-in-chief Chris Anderson keynote in tweets Interview: Wired's Chris Anderson on the 'free' business model Free? The 'Wired' Economy Is Still 80% Atoms, Not 100% Bits Sponsored PCI DSS Compliance in the UNIX/Linux Datacenter This paper discusses how creating a secure access control infrastructure in heterogeneous UNIX/Linux environments supports Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance. (Symark Software) Featured TalkBack Blog Modern threats to American liberty Robin Harris: Cash, currency and coins, is a store of value. In the US, "legal tender for all debts, public and private." Carry too much of it, though, and you are marked for suspicion. READ FULL BLOG What do you think? Post Your Thoughts in TalkBack Reader TalkBacks Toybox Ten: 10 laptops for less than $750 "I've mulled over buying a laptop for almost a year and keep asking myself the same questions." -- mhatter13 Microsoft gets something right! Well, maybe. "As long as they don't try to control the market using the power of their monopoly." -- wackoae Elsewhere on ZDNet Photo Gallery 'Train warriors, Test weapons' At the Utah Test & Training Range, the U.S. Air Force puts its combat pilots through rigorous trials of bombing runs akin to what they might face in Iraq or Afghanistan. VIEW THE GALLERY RIM BlackBerry Visor Mount Speakerphone The Transcontinental Railroad's Golden Spike More ZDNet Photo Galleries ZDNet Reviews Review: RIM BlackBerry Handsfree Visor Mount Speakerphone Matthew Miller: We usually associate RIM with their BlackBerry smartphones, but lately they have been creating more and more accessories to optimize the experience. The BlackBerry Visor Mount Speakerphone is a versatile solution that gives you hands-free support in your vehicle. READ THE REVIEW T-Mobile Dash 3G Sony Vaio FW480J/T More ZDNet Reviews Sign up for ZDNet's Product Watch Newsletter for the latest product reviews, news, and expert analysis	News and Blogs Vote in TechRepublic's mock election for 'President of the Internet' Enterprise review: Fusion-io ioDrive The month ahead: How the iPhone 3GS is faring Andreessen Horowitz VC fund launches: Will invest $50,000 to $50 million in IT startups Sonos touchscreen remote on the way? Will we see a Nokia Aseries (Android series) or Android Tablet device in September? Five tips to better beach pictures June malware report - phishing's great Solar-powered signs update riders far afield Apptis Clouds for Governments iPhone 3GS unlock available on Mac OS X SmartPlanet: A customized dress shirt, with a little help from the Web SmartPlanet: ATM deposit? Forget the envelope -- for good Apple iPhone 3G Black Now Only: $99 Panasonic VIERA LCD HDTV Buy now, only: $599 Most Rated Posts Hardware 2.0 'Very Best Kit List' for Jul/Aug 09 Do you need more than Windows 7 Home Premium? Microsoft to offer Family Pack for Windows 7 Home Premium Microsoft gets something right! Well, maybe. ZDNet Readers' Choice: Top 25 free, lightweight apps   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. PLAY VIDEO Capital flowing into green At Greentech Media's Green Building Summit in Menlo Park, Calif., Cascadia Capital CEO Michael Butler discusses three subsectors of the green-building industry that recently began receiving the most capital from the stimulus plan and private sectors. PLAY VIDEO Who will manage the smart grid? At Greentech Media's Green Building Summit at SRI International in Menlo Park, Calif., tech executives discuss the future management of smart-grid technology and whether the balance of power will go toward utility companies, government regulatory agencies or building owners. PLAY VIDEO Speeding up construction on 'green' homes At Greentech Media???s Green Building Summit at SRI International in Menlo Park, Calif., Serious Material Chairman Marc Porat discusses the challenges associated with building green residential homes. 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 PCI DSS Compliance in the UNIX/Linux Datacenter This paper discusses how creating a secure access control infrastructure in heterogeneous UNIX/Linux environments supports Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance. (Symark Software) Live Webcast: Maximize Uptime, Performance and Savings with UNIX Listen to experts as they discuss how you can best utilize UNIX to improve service, reduce costs and manage risk on your network. 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