There is support for the Linux Desktop, at least in NZ, Victoria University finds. But proprietary retailers prevent adoption:
http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/survey-finds-support-available-for-open-desktop-shift
Firefox dropped on Windows Mobile due to a lack of native development kit from Microsoft. Mozilla will now concentrate on Android phones:
http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/340570/mozilla_stops_development_firefox_windows_mobile/
The EU will propose Opening the ACTA negotiations in the secret meeting in Wellington next month, and may withdraw if that fails:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/192157/ec_to_urge_transparency_in_secret_copyright_treaty_talks.html
A fully hackable Linux PDA goes on sale for US$99. The "Ben" uses a MIPS CPU in a clamshell case. 32MB DRAM, 2GB Flash, 320x240 display:
http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Qi-Hardware-Ben-NanoNote/i
How to write really, really small programs using modern day tools:
http://www.muppetlabs.com/~breadbox/software/tiny/teensy.html
Having standardised the micro USB connector on mobile phones, Toyota, Mitsubishi and Fuji try to standardise electric car chargers:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5iLfCgTv7rwsa5g887V77rxfwlhRA
And finally. Here's a project for doing in the garden shed. Make your own OLEDS using common items and weird chemicals:
http://mrsec.wisc.edu/Edetc/nanolab/oLED/index.html
Vik :v) Diamond Age Solutions Ltd. http://diamondage.co.nz
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