* Posts by David

3 publicly visible posts • joined 18 Dec 2008

EU threatens vendors with smartphone tax

David

Misleading article - this is an import tax!

This tax would apply only to phones made outside the EU i.e. Nokia's fine. Apple however, could be in trouble.

Chinese spy scare sours Australia's plans for nationwide broadband

David

It makes the Nordic communications companies seem ever more attractive!

Given the politics and fixation on spying that all of the above have, it could be a new marketing tool for communications giants Nokia and Ericsson, given that they're both from countries perceived to be somewhat less paranoid and empire building.

Microsoft's Live Search cash-back chief joins exodus

David
Gates Horns

Take the life boats while they are there.

Turn the lights out if you are the last to leave.