By focusing on the cloud, HP is linking disparate technologies, from personal computers and printers to servers, and from mobile phones to computer-networking equipment, according to The Associated Press.

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He has finished his computer science degree in prison, according to press reports.

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Knoblauch, who spent 20 years at Honeywell and is the first outsider and non-engineer to run UL, turned over 34% of the 6, 000-strong work force (with more cuts coming as this issue went to press), spent tens of millions on new computer systems and expanded overseas.

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Perhaps the most telling indication of the change in the signature Gates swagger is how the foundation handled one of its first big "solution" announcements: About three years ago, the foundation issued a press release declaring that it had provided at least one computer to every library in America.

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Fingers can be made to wobble, point, slide or press, making them much more effective as tools to help people use their computer.

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Or you can program your computer screen, on which you're playing your 17th game of solitaire, to display an Excel spreadsheet at the press of a key if you see the boss approaching.

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