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Inspiration behind the netbook

A BusinessWeek article explains where the inspiration for the netbook came from.
“Clearly it was inspired in part by the One Laptop Per Child organization and its XO computer for children in poor countries.”
The article from BusinessWeek says that the market was “just right” for the …

Netbook sales taking over laptop demand?

This year millions are expected to buy netbooks, a cheaper and less capable alternative to full size laptops. Netbooks range in size from 7 to 10″ screens and run either Linux or Windows XP. They are smaller and weigh less than their counterparts.
So, a …

BusinessWeek dubs Warren Buffet top American philanthropist

Next week’s issue of BusinessWeek will feature a list of the 50 top American philanthropists for the past 4 years. Topping the list will be Warren Buffet, who pledged in 2006 to donate most of his fortune to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. …

Out With the Old and in With the New: Changing Sony

There was a time when Sony was on the edge of technological advancements. Since then, it has fallen behind. Apple has become the new “cutting edge” brand. Even one former Sony executive said, “Apple is the Sony of the 21st century.” In an attempt …

Lending problems until 2010?

According to a BusinessWeek article, 40% of lenders don’t think the loan markets will recover until 2010. In the article "the Vaults are Still Closed" even a bank that is in an area that was spared from most of the mortgage meltdown mess is …