Day archives: March 6th, 2007

Shutdown Day

It is obvious that people would find life extremely difficult without computers, maybe even impossible. If they disappeared for just one day, would we be able to cope? Be a part of one of the biggest global experiments ever to take place on the internet. The idea behind the experiment is to find out how …

Time Change a ‘Mini-Y2K’ in Tech Terms

From the New York Times: Two years ago, when Congress passed a law to extend daylight saving time by a month, the move seemed a harmless step that would let the nation burn a little less fossil fuel and enjoy a bit more sunshine. Representative Fred Upton, a Michigan Republican, predicted that children would rejoice …

Dell’s Doubtful Turnaround

From BusinessWeek: Struggling Dell provided a glimpse into just how difficult its turnaround will be, reporting disappointing fourth-quarter results that include its first quarterly sales decline in five years. Adding to the uncertainty surrounding the world’s second-largest PC seller, the company didn’t shed any light on months-long investigations by the Securities & Exchange Commission and …