Microsoft confirms plans for potential iPod rival (USA Today)
Microsoft has confirmed it's working on music and entertainment products that are expected to compete with Apple Computer's wildly popular iPod and iTunes music service. Microsoft is planning a series of hardware and software products with the first expected to be available this year. The products will be called Zune.

Linux gains traction in software market (Chicago Tribune)
IBM's backing helps add more followers When IBM introduced a version of Lotus Notes that runs on the desktop computers using the Linux operating system this month, it was a sign of confidence that open-source software is gaining market traction.

Personnel Time Tracking Software
A problem that comes with taking care of personnel records is the accuracy and the quantity of the information that needs to be considered. Your human resource personnel are often overwhelmed by this task because amount of information that has to be considered. This information needs to be accurate to compute the proper compensation an employee is to receive. Things to consider are the attendance records, the number of holiday and sick leaves used and the actual leaves that are still allotted. Overtime pay can also be a headache, because personnel may not be paid the same in cases of overtime.