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Hewlett-Packard surprised Wall Street on Tuesday by saying its earnings will be slightly above analysts’ expectations, going against the grain as other technology bellwethers have slashed forecasts and posted weak results in the sagging economy. Its shares climbed more than 12 percent in morning trading. The Palo Alto, Calif.-based computer and printer maker expects earnings of 84 cents per share and adjusted earnings of $1.03 per share for the three months ended in October.

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HP’s Q4 Earnings to Top Analyst Expectations

Samsung Electronics was hit with two separate sets of lawsuits as Eastman Kodak and Spansion both accused it of infringing on their patented technology. Spansion accused Samsung of infringing its technology for flash memory, which allows a device to retain data even when its power is turned off. Kodak accused Samsung and LG Electronics of infringing its patents for digital cameras. The suits were filed with the International Trade Commission and in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York.

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Samsung Slapped With Pair of Patent Suits

Online shoppers looking to save a few bucks have plenty of options this holiday season. Those looking to save on shipping costs in particular might find themselves at FreeShipping.org, a new Web site that lists free shipping deals for hundreds of retailers. “We noticed how many retailers were offering free shipping, and that shoppers were wanting it,” Luke Knowles, cofounder of the company, which is based in Fort Collins, Colo., told the E-Commerce Times. “There wasn’t a Web site out there collecting that information.”

FreeShipping.org: Painless Deliveries

Folks in IT tend to ask a lot of questions. We’re a curious breed by nature. In fact, we have to be. Change comes about so quickly in our industry, technology moves so fast, and our businesses adapt so fluidly that we have to ask questions just to keep up. Some might even say that a healthy curiosity is the hallmark of a successful IT professional — and I wouldn’t disagree. So when I’m in the field and an IT professional has a question about some specific technology, about some new regulation, or about their information security program, it’s not usually cause for comment.

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Yes, PCI Applies to You

Observers who follow Apple are worried that Apple’s customers will dry up in an economic downturn. On the the other hand, Apple, once again, has a unique opportunity to use its cash to develop products and services that will take control of the market while other companies cut back their R&D and essentially sleepwalk through the downturn. Apple’s cash will allow it to catch other companies napping, so to speak. While customers who aren’t in great economic shape cut back on items that aren’t necessities, the people who are better off will tend to spend their money on quality.

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Recession Won’t Kill Apple Innovation