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Microsoft to Change Software After Kodak
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"Under the agreement, Microsoft will change the presentation of options on a digital camera connection from a drop-down menu to a list of third-party digital photo applications."

Recording Industry Turns the
Screws in Napster Case
"Admitting we know Napster is used for the transfer of illegal MP3 files might not be the best thing to do... I mean... obviously people are going to use it for that purpose."

Code Red continues to disrupt Net
"The latest version of Code Red also leaves a “backdoor” open that a hacker can use to take over the infected computer."

New Gear for Disabled Web Surfers
"Web-access challenges are nearly universal for people with disabilities, who number 500 million worldwide."

Broadband: Beyond DSL and Cable
"Once affordable and attainable only by large enterprises, fiber-optic technology is beginning to attract small businesses and even a handful of consumers."

After three years of research, Microsoft has released a new keyboard that is very functional and efficient for using both normal computer software and for surfing the WEB.

The USB keyboard has smooth, contoured edges. While larger than a standard keyboard at 20 inches by 10 inches by .75 inches, the extra surface area goes a long way.

The most noticeable physical feature -- besides the oversized Ctrl, Windows, and Alt keys, and larger Space bar -- is a swooping band of gray plastic along the left side and bottom of the keyboard that houses the Single Touch Pad and a comfortable wrist rest. The Single Touch Pad, located on the far left of the keyboard, radically changes the way users compute by adding Back and Forward page buttons and a heavy duty scroll wheel.

Imagine using both hands to navigate through webpages -- one on the mouse, the other on the Single Touch Pad. In addition, the innovative Pad includes cut, copy, and paste buttons, and an application switch that lets users toggle between applications and windows with a single press of a button.

The function keys also serve a dual purpose. The keys are clustered into groups of three and serve specific purposes for efficient computing. Among the key functions: Documents (New, Open, Close), Email (Reply, Forward, Send), and convenient Spell, Save, and Print buttons.

As far as keyboards go, the Microsoft Office Keyboard will certainly pay off for those who surf the Web or use Office applications.

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