Blair faces tough trade union challenge
London: British Prime Minister Tony Blair is facing a major challenge posed by rising militancy among previously docile public sector workers, epitomised by a firefighters' strike this week.
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Japan may drop Windows to boost security
Tokyo: The Japanese government will consider replacing Microsoft Corp's Windows, used in much of its computer networks, with another operating system to bolster security.
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Florida firm seeks to microchip Americans
Washington: A Washington forum debated on Friday the benefits and hazards posed by a new way of identifying people with a microchip implanted under their skin to replace conventional paper identification.
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HP to unveil new ad campaign on Monday
Seatle: Computer and printer maker Hewlett-Packard Co. plans on Monday to announce a large advertising campaign, an analyst said on Friday, coinciding with Chairman and Chief Executive Carly Fiorina's keynote speech at the Comdex computer show in Las Vegas.
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