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Today's Top Picks   Digital Underclass? Only if we allow it Jason Perlow's vision of a digital underclass can be prevented, but only through the rapid evolution of our vision of what a library should be (and the support of vital stakeholders). READ FULL STORY   Recommended Lighten your IT impact on the environment As awareness grows of global warming and pollution grows, more businesses are taking action to lighten their environmental impact. Learn which strategies IT managers can use to save water, energy and natural resources, reducing environmental harm.   The browser renaissance: Fun times with Mozilla's F1, RockMelt, advances galore The advances in browser technology just keep coming. Whether you're an Internet Explorer, Chrome or Firefox fan the hits just keep coming. Meanwhile, browsers like RockMelt are advancing the ball too. READ FULL STORY   Cisco's public sector woes: Will they spread to other tech vendors? If weak public sector spending---state and local governments---was enough to cast a pall on Cisco's first quarter earnings report other big technology vendors may feel the heat too. READ FULL STORY   Has Microsoft put Windows Phone 7 updates in the hands of the carriers? One of the things that I like about the iPhone is regular software updates delivered direct from the Apple mothership to the handset via iTunes without any carrier involvement. READ FULL STORY   Recommended A Strategy for Keeping Your Data Secure Security is a concern as more data is compromised by either malicious attacks or employee carelessness. Join this TechRepublic Webcast to explore the most promising ways that IT leaders can ensure the security of their organization.   Motorola retaliates with new patent suits against Microsoft On November 9, Microsoft filed its second patent suit in less than two months against Motorola. On November 10, Motorola fired back with its own patent suit against Microsoft. 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It is a battle that is well worth the studying as it demonstrates the chasm in thinking behind E2.0. READ FULL STORY More talked-about posts: Has Microsoft put Windows Phone 7 updates in the hands of the carriers? Cisco's public sector woes: Will they spread to other tech vendors? Featured Photo Gallery   Updated Facebook for BlackBerry: Now includes Places The updated Facebook for BlackBerry application now includes iPhone-competing Places to check-in, and other user interface and feature tweaks. VIEW THE GALLERY More photo galleries: Yesterday's future as seen today (images) A tale of 2D designers (photos) Featured Product Coverage   Boxee Box starts shipping, promises forthcoming Netflix, Hulu Plus support The much-hyped Boxee Box from D-Link has started shipping, and the company says that support for Netflix streaming and Hulu Plus are on the way.. READ FULL STORY More product coverage: Windows Phone 7 stock already depleted? 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