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Mobile chip speed wars have to end, Broadcom chairman says

Battery life will win out over ongoing performance upgrades, according to Henry Samueli

One Windows to rule them all? Be careful what you wish for

Microsoft's hopes for a master OS across all devices isn't about convenience -- it's about stealing your precious free time 24/7

Linux users laugh at Microsoft’s commitment to open source

Today in Open Source: Is Microsoft committed to open source? Linux users don't think so. Plus: Android flashlight app violates user privacy, and have you been pwned?

Don’t start hoarding copies of Windows 7 just yet

Microsoft has ended retail sales of Windows 7, but the OS is still available through various channels to users and enterprises

German court invalidates Microsoft patent used for Motorola phone sales ban

Microsoft can appeal the ruling that invalidated its FAT storage patent

Storage hardware sales hit by lower government spending

NetApp was the big winner as other vendors suffered from revenue declines

Should Facebook, Yahoo, and Twitter really judge what’s news?

Some new features and high-profile hires demonstrate a growing interest in keeping users informed about current events

Ford: MICROSOFT isn’t stealing Mulally — JPMORGAN muffs encryption — BofA: BITCOIN ‘major’ — RASH of billion-dollar startups — PALANTIR valued at $9B

IT managers are increasingly replacing servers with SaaS

Cloud providers take on a bigger share of the servers as overall market starts declining

Why IT execs stick with cloud computing despite NSA snooping scandal

The benefits of cloud technology are a powerful draw, and IT execs are taking steps to mitigate their risk