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There Goes Another $6 Million
- Wednesday, 22 February 2012 05:40
- Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 February 2012 08:22
- Written by Russ Martin
- Technology
In yet another anecdote that makes a case for those who oppose the new tax bill, the local newspaper La Nacion published an article this week regarding the ICE's waste of nearly $6 million on the San Jose City of Light WiMax Plan, a system that was obsolete almost before the ink was even dry on the contract.
Mobile Operators Woo Ticos
- Tuesday, 21 February 2012 01:21
- Last Updated on Monday, 29 November 1999 18:00
- Written by Russ Martin
- Technology
Just in time for the month of friendship and love, the 2 private operators are wooing Ticos with special offers in honor of Valentine's Day.
Six Local Student Projects Go to Science Fair
- Saturday, 11 February 2012 04:13
- Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 February 2012 06:02
- Written by Rod Hughes
- Technology
Six projects from Costa Rican students will go to the International Science and Engineering Fair in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the United States, according to the bulletin of the Chamber of Information and Communication Technology (Camtic).
The May 13-18 event will showcase the scientific and technological efforts of 1,500 students from 65 countries.
Microsoft Pursues Business Pirates
- Wednesday, 08 February 2012 01:41
- Last Updated on Monday, 06 February 2012 12:09
- Written by Rod Hughes
- Technology
Microsoft is fed up and isn't going to take it anymore! After warning in mid-2011 that it would pursue users of pirated software programs, the Seattle (Wash.) based software giant has filed a series of civil and penal actions against local businesses.
Software piracy here is rampant and estimates range from 60% to 75% of the programs in use in this country are unlicensed. A company press release says that Microsoft has filed 10 extra-judicial conciliatory actions against computer assemblers here as well as seven suits against companies.
IntergraphicDESIGNS Launches Quazar
- Tuesday, 07 February 2012 04:37
- Last Updated on Friday, 03 February 2012 08:39
- Written by Rod Hughes
- Technology
The San Juan de Tibas company IntergraphicDESIGNS launched a new Web site for its sister company Quazar late last month. The new company will speciaiize in adapting Web sites to smart phones, tablets and computers without having to design a different site each time.
Known as Responsive Web Design, the new service is described in the new Web site.
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