| Microsoft dismisses Becta criticism
Much of Becta's concern is focused on Office 2007, as well as the cost to schools and the difficulty of installing Vista. In a report released on Wednesday, Becta recommended that schools should not upgrade to Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows Vista, or its latest productivity suite, Office 2007. The agency argued there are prohibitive cost and interoperability factors which mean that deployment of either product is not currently a practical option. Becta's main concern with Office 2007 is the potential for difficulties to arise when attempting to read documents created in Office 2007 using older and non-Microsoft applications, such as Office 2003 and OpenOffice. Most poorer households are not yet running Office 2007, the agency said, and so deploying it in schools would risk opening up what Becta referred to as a "digital divide", excluding some pupils from reading documents.
Pirelli MSA Gravel Rally Championship Kicks Off With Rallye Sunseeker
The highly anticipated, Rallye Sunseeker has finally arrived, with the two-day Turbo Dynamics sponsored event beginning this Friday.
Better known as the opening round of the Pirelli MSA Gravel Rally Championship, Rallye Sunseeker takes place in the South of England with talented rally teams travelling from across the UK, Ireland and Europe to compete.
Competitors for this years event include five-time winner, Marcus Dodd with his co-driver Andrew Bargery and Wyedean Forest Rally winner, Andy Burton.
Turbo Dynamics sponsored, Hants Fire & Rescue Rally Team will also be competing, with retained Firefighter, Mark Daniels behind the wheel and Hollie Sarah Roberton as newly appointed Navigator. Roberton is daughter to 1988 British National Rally Champion, Ian Roberton.
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When she takes to the track on Friday, the 21-year-old will become the fifth female to drive an A1GP car during a race weekend. Home nation Malaysia's Alex Yoong is the most experienced driver in A1GP and, despite a tough start to the season, the 31-year-old from Kuala Lumpur remains upbeat about his team's chances at his home race. Malaysian rookie Aaron Lim, who knows the Sepang circuit well, will get his first taste of his home circuit in an A1GP car when he takes to the track this weekend. Current championship leader New Zealand will have its sights firmly set on extending its one-point advantage over South Africa while Oliver Jarvis will be aiming to keep Great Britain, currently lying third, in title contention. Jarvis will arrive in Malaysia fresh from taking a dominant victory at the Macau F3 Grand Prix.
Apple peels away old retailing style
LOS GATOS, Calif. — Not a cash register is in sight. The electronics on display are all powered up and ready for use.Personal trainers, specialists and newly minted concierges in aqua-blue shirts make the Apple Store feel part salon, part Internet cafe — just without the espresso. Over the past year, Apple Inc. has revamped its 201 stores, changing the layout, adding services and increasing its staffing. "Apple indeed does things differently from the rest of the retail gang," said Kurt Barnard, president of the Barnard Retail Consulting Group. Clipboard-carrying concierges greet customers at the door to direct them to the right section of the store or to the personal shopper or trainer with whom they had made an appointment. Several others mill the floor in case someone has a question or is ready to buy an iPod, an iPhone or a Macintosh computer.
Autopalooza returns April 12
LUCIE The second annual Autopalooza returns to Tradition Field on April 12 with a free auto show and ballgame. The event, sponsored by Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers, is expected to feature more than 300 classic, hot rod, custom and muscle cars from the last century, along with 150 new model cars from about 20 area dealers. There will be kids events, a 30-vehicle military display and rows of food and drink vendors, said Andy Steinbergs, automotive advertising manager for Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when gates open for a 6 p.m. game between the St. Lucie Mets and Jupiter Hammerheads. Last year more than 5,000 people attended the show and 3,000 went to the ballgame. For information, contact Steinbergs at (772) 2214268 or visit autopalooza.tcpalm.com.
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