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HP ships USB sticks with malware

April 9, 2008 5:55 PM PDT

Hewlett-Packard has released a batch of USB keys for numerous Proliant server models which contain malware that could allow an attacker to take over an infected system.
(From ZDNet Australia)

Laptop makers adopt 3G Gobi chipset

April 7, 2008 1:57 AM PDT

The Gobi technology lets travelers connect to both HSPA and EV-DO networks. Later this year, it'll be in laptops from Dell, HP, and Lenovo.
(From ZDNet UK)

Why HP is different from IBM

March 31, 2008 11:10 PM PDT

Ann Livermore weighs in on what separates her company from Big Blue, along with the shift to virtualization and what it means to be green.

Dell, HP confronting laptop battery shortage

March 26, 2008 5:42 PM PDT

A fire at a South Korean plant is contributing to a worldwide pinch in the supply of batteries. PC makers are still sorting out the repercussions.
(From Reuters)

The man behind the Commodore 64

January 4, 2008 4:50 PM PST

Commodore founder Jack Tramiel gives rare interview at 25th anniversary event for his signature creation, on which he still plays Pac-Man.
Video: Commodore 64's silver anniversary

No slowdown in HP's software expansion quest

November 30, 2007 6:38 PM PST

As it digests a slew of recent purchases, company says it's on lookout for another acquisition in "billions of dollars" class.

HP aims to automate routine IT operations

November 29, 2007 1:59 PM PST

HP Automated Operations 1.0 intended to increase efficiency and reduce costs and security risks, company says.

IBM's Roadrunner set to smash supercomputing marks

November 13, 2007 1:02 AM PST

Top500 list of speediest machines is now out, but upcoming IBM computer will top a quadrillion operations a second--more than double what we can do today.

HP launches key-management appliance

October 30, 2007 7:29 PM PDT

Company releases a key-management product aimed at helping companies manage encrypted systems more efficiently.

HP: Linux ready for most applications

October 1, 2007 4:14 PM PDT

Although still making progress, Linux is already secure and reliable enough to be used in mission-critical apps, HP executive says.

The XP alternative for Vista PCs

September 21, 2007 10:53 PM PDT

Microsoft is quietly telling PC makers they can offer a Windows XP "downgrade" to customers buying systems preloaded with Vista.
Image: Lenovo's XP 'downgrade' program

Oxford University Press wins oldest HP-UX prize

September 19, 2007 9:12 PM PDT

A server running happily after 10 years of service wins Hewlett-Packard's hunt to find the U.K.'s oldest, working HP-UX installation.

HP's inkjet tech seeks to replace hypodermic needles

September 11, 2007 7:05 AM PDT

Technology adapted from inkjet printers could deliver medicine or vaccines much like a nicotine patch.

HP targets Cisco dominance with core switch

September 10, 2007 8:21 PM PDT

HP ProCurve says continued growth means it has to compete with Cisco.

HP gets in the game with Blackbird

September 6, 2007 1:43 PM PDT

The souped-up and flashy new gaming PC is the company's fledgling effort with its Voodoo unit.
Photos: Blackbird sings a gaming tune

CNET reporters sue HP for invasion of privacy

August 15, 2007 11:12 PM PDT

Suit comes nearly a year after Hewlett-Packard acknowledged that investigators hired by the company obtained journalists' private phone records.

Customer satisfaction down among PC buyers

August 14, 2007 5:54 PM PDT

Both Apple and Dell lose ground with customers who wish for better product reliability and customer service, according to a new study.

HP talks up approach to next-generation data center

August 9, 2007 12:41 AM PDT

Open source will be important to HP's expansion of its software and services business, says Ann Livermore.

HP hunts U.K.'s oldest HP-UX system

July 24, 2007 2:56 PM PDT

Company says it will award a free Integrity server to the owner of the oldest HP-UX installation in the country.

HP opens wallet for software business

July 23, 2007 9:52 PM PDT

Hewlett-Packard fills its software needs by offering $1.6 billion for Opsware and $214 million for Neoware.