Apple says battery issues not a safety hazard

Apple says battery issues not a safety hazard

...has released a software update to improve the performance of batteries in some of its notebook computers after complaints of problems but said...



Apple Admits MacBook Battery Glitch (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - Apple has released a software update to fix battery-performance issues in some of its MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks. The company acknowledged last week that some notebooks might be experiencing difficulties because of their batteries, but stated that there is no safety risk.



Device Controls Laptop Without Keyboard, Mouse (PC World)

PC World - BT researchers have produced a device that makes it easier for disabled people or those working in cramped conditions to control laptop computers without the need for a mouse or keyboard.



OLPC raises hundred-dollar laptop price to $175 (InfoWorld)

InfoWorld - The One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) group said Thursday that it had raised the price for its hundred-dollar laptop to $175, but were still confident they would collect enough orders to begin volume production by September.



Who’s afraid of FOSS?

...arguably better—alternatives such as Ubuntu, one fo the most popular Linux distributions for desktop and notebook computers and OpenOffice.