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Broken machine politics

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Executives and lobbyists from three different voting-tech vendors were scheduled to present their wares, but the outcome was practically predetermined. Voting has been too important to leave up to computers as they are vulnerable to malfunction and mischief that could go undetected.

Author: O'Donnell, Paul
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Wired
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1059-1028
Year: 2004
Office machines, not elsewhere classified, Computers, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Computers & Auxiliary Equip, Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing, Voting Machines, Evaluation, Voting-machines, System selection, Software/hardware leasing

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The new face of IBM

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The acquisition of IBM's personal computer division by Lenovo is discussed. The acquisition will propel Lenovo to the position of the third largest PC maker in the world.

Author: Maney, Kevin
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Wired
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1059-1028
Year: 2005
United States, China, Acquisitions & mergers, Computer industry, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Microcomputer industry, Company acquisition/merger, IBM Personal Computer Co., Lenovo Group Ltd.

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Venice unwired

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The use of personal digital assistants (PDAs) for promotion of tourism in Venice is discussed.

Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Wired
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1059-1028
Year: 2005
Italy, International Affairs, Travel Promotion (Govt), Technology application, Travel industry, Personal digital assistants, Personal digital assistant, Sales promotions, Venice, Italy, Tourism promotion, Pocket PC

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