Google has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government this weekend, claiming that the government unfairly gave preference to Microsoft when selecting a new software suite.
In 2009, the Department of the Interior began searching for a “collaboration and messaging suite” for its almost 90,000 employees.
Google says it tried to join the evaluation process but was turned away.
The DOI then selected Microsoft BPOS-Federal Suite, thanks to Microsoft’s multi-decade long history of providing software for government departments.
Microsoft’s BPOS-Federal Suite includes hosting services, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Office Communications Online.
Google wanted to challenge the BPOS-FS with its Google Apps for Government suite, claiming it could be implemented more cheaply and more effectively than Microsoft’s rival service.
The search giant wants the requisition process halted until Google Apps is given a fair chance.
Result for: new software
The first ever Android phone, the T-Mobile G1 by HTC, has finally been removed from T-Mobile’s online and brick-and-mortar stores, marking the end of an era.
Android’s first smartphone launched in September, 2008.
Frankly, it was only a matter of time before T-Mobile decided to drop the device as its 528 MHz processor, 3.2 inch display, and Android 1.6 OS are obsolete. The phone is also bulky.
While you can root your G1 to have Android 2.1 Eclair, it never ran as fast as you would hope, as the device was not made to handle the new software updates.
The G1’s likely replacement is the HTC G1 Blaze, which has an expected September 9th release date. The phone will have a 1GHz processor and a 3.7-inch screen, along with a full QWERTY keypad.
Result for: new software
Verizon Wireless , who for weeks has been promising the release of the Android 2.1 firmware for Motorola Droid owners, has started rolling out the firmware as an OTA update.
However, the rollout will be staggered so some users will not get the update until Thursday or even later.
Reads the official memo:
Starting 03/30/2010, Verizon Wireless is pleased to announce a new software update for the DROID by Motorola. Users will be able to upgrade their software to version AP: ESE81/BP: C_01.3E.03P to receive new improvements and enhancements.
*Key Advantages:*
o Email - Yahoo Mail is now supported - customers can simply
sign in with their Yahoo! Email address and password. Note:
Yahoo! Email is not available over Wi-Fi
o Pinch to Zoom now available in the Browser, Maps, and Gallery
o Speech-to-Text - Customers can now use their voice instead
of typing whenever a text-entry box appears
o Google Goggles is now preloaded
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