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MILWAUKEE – Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle has signed a bill to ban computers, fax machines, and other so-called e-waste from Wisconsin's landfills.

In signing the bill, Doyle acted upon recommendations from a governor’s task force on Waste Materials Discovery and Disposal, which outlined a plan for reducing waste and use resources in an economically and environmentally sound manner.

The task force had suggested promoting recycling and reuse of discarded televisions, monitors, and laptop and desktop computers.

The decision is sure to force a change on consumers’ e-waste disposal habits. A recent Consumer Reports survey of 2,000 Americans found only 11 to 17% said they recycle electronics.

The prohibition takes effect on September 1, 2010.

NEW YORK -- Dover reported third-quarter revenue of $1.5 billion, down 24% year-over-year but up 8% sequentially.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Buoyed by demand for Windows 7, PC shipments are forecast to grow 10% next year, touching off a three-year run of double-digit growth.

AUSTIN, TX — September shipments of large-area TFT LCD panels reached 52 million units, up 2% sequentially and 25% year-over-year.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Overland Storage will outsource certain data storage product manufacturing to Foxconn Technology Group. The companies did not specify the terms of the contract.

The agreement will lead to an increased manufacturing capacity and improved operating efficiency, Overland said. It did not disclose which product line would be outsourced, or where production would take place.

SINGAPORE -- Flextronics has signed an agreement to acquire Slomedical S.R.O through a share purchase agreement. The deal is expected to close before the end of the calendar year, pending required regulatory clearances.