EDITOR'S NOTE

Good morning,

In news just in, Google has revealed the juicy details of its Linux-based 'Chromebook' notebook.

We also discuss the possibility of IBM building a cloud computing service based in Australia during a wider analysis of Big Blue's cloud computing plans.

And John Hilvert notes that the 'tough love' budget actually resulted in a net increase in public sector staff.

-- Brett Winterford

MOST READ Westpac: Quicker to reboot than press DR alarm Why Big Australia is gaga for BYO Computing ATO searches for solution to RSI epidemic Westpac data centre blacks out Tas Police lay more charges over Aurora net bill FEATURED COMMENT "Whether IT like it or not this is coming to a business near you. IT security specialists can at least prepare the way for BYO and it is certainly possible to securely allow BYO devices access to the company network if the network is designed and managed properly. " BaysNet commenting on Why Big Australia is gaga for BYO Computing

TODAY ON ITNEWS

By Liam Tung | May 12, 2011

Linux laptops promise eight second boot time and no need for Antivirus.

By Brett Winterford | May 12, 2011

End-user demand to dictate build of local enterprise cloud compute.

By Brett Winterford | May 12, 2011

Brett Winterford dives in with a distinguished IBM engineer.

By Liz Tay | May 11, 2011

Parliamentary committee banks on European privacy safeguards.

By John Hilvert | May 12, 2011

A net increase in public servants.

By David Binning | May 12, 2011

Harbour MSP part of the deal.

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