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Novell reports quarterly loss as expenses rise Maker of Linux software expects higher revenue in fiscal 2008, plans to expand restructuring program and consolidate facilities. Novell, the No. 2 publicly held maker of Linux software, reported on Thursday a quarterly loss compared with a year-earlier profit on an increase in operating expenses. The companys shares...

Bamboo PC is eco-friendly and looks nice, too Asustek gives a nod to eco-minded consumers with prototype laptop encased in fast-growing bamboo. Back in 1976, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak built the Apple I, an early personal computer that consisted of a circuit board in a simple wooden box. Apple and other computer makers went...

Assassins Creed boosts Ubisoft estimates Citing stronger-than-expected sales of game, publisher predicts operating income will be 3 percent higher than previous estimate. French video game publisher Ubisoft Entertainment raised its revenue and profit estimates on Thursday, citing strength of its Assassins Creed action game. Ubisoft expected operating income before stock options in...

Google tight-lipped on U.K. spectrum bid The company wont say whether it will participate in Ofcoms auction of radio spectrum, citing a U.S. ruling. Google has declined to comment on speculation that it might bid for radio spectrum in the U.K., after Ofcom announced plans to auction radio frequencies as part of the "digital...

Week in review: Googles DoubleClick deletion dilemma Fight over megamerger takes intriguing turns, while social networks open developer platforms. Also: celebrating Commodore 64s legacy. The controversial fight over Googles proposed acquisition of online ad firm DoubleClick took some politically intriguing turns this week that opponents hope will imperil the $3 billion merger. It...

Amazon buys J.K. Rowling tales for $4 million Handwritten, illustrated book is one of seven in existence; proceeds from sale go to childrens charity co-founded by author. Amazon.com, the Web retailer known for selling books, said it had paid about $4 million to buy a handwritten, illustrated book of wizardry by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling....

Survey: People skills valued over those for IT Microsoft-commissioned survey of execs finds ability to communicate with co-workers is regarded as more important than tech skills. Interpersonal skills are more important in the workplace than IT skills, according to the results of a survey commissioned by Microsoft. In the survey of approximately 500 board-level executives,...