| Computers have changed the world. The world | | | | Toshiba. 5. Technology reached new heights |
| view is now driven by cyber space and | | | | with video streaming, downloadable movies, |
| "virtual functioning" has embraced just about | | | | MP3 music, and more. GenX computers and |
| every aspect of life from finance and trade | | | | peripherals waved in a new era of media |
| to marriage, pets, and dating. According to | | | | entertainment and learning systems. 6. Open |
| tech gurus the year 2006 was a "turning | | | | source software created waves and the whole |
| point" for the IT industry. Winds of change | | | | industry readied itself for a new work order. |
| blew through all aspects hardware, software, | | | | 7. Gaming consoles like Xbox 360, Sony Play |
| and accessories. Internet donned a new mantle | | | | stations, and Nintendo delighted gamers world |
| and the genX processors redefined PCs and | | | | wide and the new consoles took gaming towards |
| their functioning. Transition was the by-line | | | | new horizons. 8. Apple made history with the |
| and new platforms and processors dominated | | | | launch of a Mac Pc that runs on Intel chips. |
| computing along with introduction of a new | | | | 9. Hp was rocked by a "spy" scandal followed |
| generation of consoles. Video gaming reached | | | | by the resignation of Chairman Patricia Dunn. |
| for the skies with new technology, | | | | 10. Microsoft saw changes with Bill Gates |
| accessories, and futuristic games. Among the | | | | exiting business activities to focus on |
| main hues in IT were a few distinctive | | | | philanthropic projects. Introduced into the |
| milestones: 1. Vista was launched and | | | | burgeoning computer bazaar were hi-tech |
| welcomed by some and rejected by others. | | | | graphics cards, key boards that could even |
| Initial reactions were positive and industry | | | | think for you, wireless mouse that will abide |
| watchers have adopted a "wait and see" policy | | | | by all you command, gaming accessories, sound |
| before pronouncing opinions or accolades. 2. | | | | cards, graphic cards, headphones, computer |
| Linux received a much needed support from | | | | furniture, lighting, and more. Popularly |
| software giants. 3. Google introduced many | | | | termed to be the "year of change for |
| strategic innovations and purchased YouTube | | | | computing and video gaming," 2006 changed the |
| to become No 1 in the cyber world. 4. Dell | | | | way the world perceived computers and the |
| recalled 4 million laptop batteries after | | | | World Wide Web. The IT and related industries |
| reports that the lithium-ion batteries would | | | | are all poised for further growth and the |
| short-circuit and catch fire. Dells action | | | | year 2007 is all set to spring a few |
| was quickly followed by other leading | | | | delights. |
| manufacturers like Apple, lenovo, and | | | | |