Movers and stinkers from the world of business

Last week, we looked at the geeks who created iconic technologies. This week, we examine the executives who pushed those technologies into becoming the basis of some of the largest businesses in the world.

Last week, in honour of the Windows 7 launch, we covered Microsoft's biggest successes in the computing field. This week, in the interest of balance, we're looking to the company's dark side..

Pretty much every new product gets hyped as a potentially disruptive technology these days, and usually nobody outside of the company's marketing department actually believes it.

This week we examine a few of those true 'killer apps,' and what they have meant to computing

Some of the people on this list are successful billionaires, Some Nobel prize winners or high-tech nomads. However, some individuals are weird even by geek standards.

Developers fuming over Apple's heavy hand.

Electronics giant Toshiba said that it would be posting deep losses as reports suggested the company would cut as many as 3,900 employees.

Company said to be considering dropping computer voting business.

Home networking company rolls out VoIP devices bearing the unofficial name ofApple's much-anticipated mobile phone.

Boardroom coup called off as investor is given seat.

Apple is speaking out in the debate over allowing users to 'jail break' mobile phones..

Apple chief executive and co-founder Steve Jobs has officially returned to his position following a six-month medical leave.

Linden Labs CEO moves to board position.

Company will use "protocol agnostic" controls to manage traffic.

Flash memory branches to create new company.

Apple, Microsoft, Adobe and Real under fire for not using DRM controller.

Google is adding new location-sharing features to its Google Talk and Gmail services..

Company backs GoEverywhere beta service.

Company will push for open messaging platform.