We have repeatedly reported the news about the growing popularity and sales success of the operating system Windows 7, the public release of which, we recall, took place on October 22, 2009. And now the research firm Net Applications has published new information, only confirm this trend. 

IBM has decided that for its staff the best choice to use for Internet access free open browser Mozilla Firefox. He was selected as the browser's default on corporate computers. As reported in his blog Managing Director of IBM Bob Sutor, those employees who have not yet used Firefox, will be actively encouraged to go to him. At the same time, other browsers, of course, also be used, but Firefox - is the "gold standard". 

An interesting event occurred in the market of web browsers. According to research firm Net Applications for June 2010, the Internet Explorer browser, somewhat unexpectedly increased its market share and re-crossed the 60 percent bar popularity, following which he fell in March this year. 

Google finally decided to speak out and clearly identify the position in the ensuing recent controversy around HTML5 and Flash. Trigger for this debate, we recall, was the decision to ban Apple's implementation of Adobe Flash technology on mobile devices running iOS. 

Google described the partial blocking of Internet sites of the company in China. 

Opera Software released the final version of the newest browser, Opera 10.60 for the platforms Windows, Mac and Linux. This version includes new features, characterized by improving the security and stability, as well as works 50% faster than previous versions of the browser Opera 10.50. Opera 10.60 you can download for free at: www.opera.com.

As expected, Mozilla quietly released the first beta candidate of its new Firefox browser 4. From a study of this preliminary version can be concluded that Firefox 4 will receive an improved engine javascript, which probably should have a positive impact on the speed of the new browser. 

Google announced the waiver of the automatic redirection of search queries from mainland China to Hong Kong its servers, the official blog of the internet giant. From now on, obviously, will have to decide yourself. Recall the practice of the search queries from the censored service Google.cn redirected to the resource Google.com.hk in Hong Kong, where there is no censorship, was introduced the largest Internet company in March. 

Google introduced an update to the official version of its browser Chrome. Interestingly, in the updated browser support for Adobe Flash technology is enabled by default. What do the users of Google Chrome has no other choice but to tolerate the presence of this plug-in and receive updates through your own service Chrome. 

Hewlett-Packard, which is one of the world's largest computer makers are likely to want to compete with Apple and the market of mobile devices. Not so long ago we reported on the purchase of HP-known supplier of smartphones Palm, in recent years, located in a deplorable situation. And now the American IT giant confirmed the acquisition of music service Melodeo, which specializes in streaming music to mobile devices.