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Important Stories, Commentary & More from Ziff Davis
By Jim Louderback
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November 23, 2004
Vol. 3, No. 90
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Oracle Scam, Treacherous Web Banner Ads, Free iPod Update,
The Best Digital Cameras
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Nasty Virus Hides in Web Banner Ads
Now, Internet ads can infect your system -- through a known
vulnerability in Internet Explorer. Over the weekend,
thieves broke into an ad server in Germany and delivered up
malware to thousands of users via hundreds of Web sites.
What's even scarier: It can happen again without notice. Our
story details how the exploit works, and what you can do to
keep yourself safe.
Viruses Use Web Ads to Attack:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-360-1-278-1004620-15200-0-0-0-1
New Version of GPL Due Soon
It's called the "GNU General Public License," and it's the
mechanism by which code and programs are distributed freely
for all to use and modify. It's held up well over the past
13 years, but it's about to be updated. In what way? Our
story details what may be changed, when the new license will
become law, and how that might affect you. Plus, our Linux
insider weighs in on what it means, and why it's about time.
GPL 3 Due Soon:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-360-1-278-1004620-15203-0-0-0-1
It's About Time:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-360-1-278-1004620-15206-0-0-0-1
Apple Releases New iPod Software
Got iPod? Then you'll want to get this new software, the
iPod Updater. It adds loads of new features to the iPod Mini
and makes connecting your iPod to a PC much, much better.
We've got details on what's inside, and how to get your free
copy, at our everything-iPod Web site.
New iPod Software from Apple:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-360-1-278-1004620-15209-0-0-0-1
How Search Engine Experts Conspire to Trick You
That wasn't the theme of the recent World Search Conference,
but it certainly seemed to be the underlying motivation. We
sent our Internet reporter down to cover the show, and he
came back with a fascinating look at how sites legitimately
twist their content to rank higher, along with a look at
failed strategies that just don't work. We've got the latest
details on search engine science in his report, plus a look
at how the almighty dollar still ranks (no pun intended)
when it comes to rising to the top of search results.
Stupid Page Ranking Tricks:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-360-1-278-1004620-15212-0-0-0-1
Show Me the Money:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-360-1-278-1004620-15215-0-0-0-1
Arm Wrestling from Afar
You've heard about presence, right, where through video
conferencing you can appear to be somewhere you are not?
Well, now presence has been extended to the realm of the
dorky -- long-distance arm wrestling. PC Magazine site
editor Lance Ulanoff just finished arm wrestling with
someone from across the country, and he came away impressed
(if a bit sweaty). Find out what this means for more, well,
prosaic long-distance pursuits, and how you can get your
hands on this push-over device.
Arm Wrestling and More:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-360-1-278-1004620-15218-0-0-0-1
Nintendo Hits Home Run with DS
It's an almost-perfect portable gaming machine, and it
changes the face of gaming on the go. How'd they do it? By
putting in two screens and making one a touch screen. I
loved the DS when I previewed it back at E3 in May, and I'm
glad that the final version fulfills the promise. If you're
looking for the perfect gift for a gamer on the go, don't
miss our review -- and our list of the best places to buy
one for less.
Nintendo DS Review:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-360-1-278-1004620-15221-0-0-0-1
Six Audio Capture Tools for the Web
So, you're listening to a hot Web stream of a football game,
concert or radio show. But you want to save it for later, or
download it to your MP3 player. Although the legality is
currently murky, the options are many. We've pulled together
the six best tools for capturing digital audio, to help you
figure out which is right for you. If you want to capture
that stream, start with our reviews!
Capture Tools for Streaming Audio:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-360-1-278-1004620-15224-0-0-0-1
ExtremeTech's New Case Modding Expert
Did you ever want a computer case that was shaped like a
motorcycle? What about the Millenium Falcon? Well, now
you're a step closer, because we've just launched a new
weekly feature all about making that dull beige case into a
thing of beauty (or something so ugly only you could love
it). Don't miss Russ Caslis' commentary as he takes you
through all of the steps necessary to build the case mod of
your dreams!
Customize that PC:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-360-1-278-1004620-15227-0-0-0-1
Who Makes the Best Digital Cameras?
Our readers have spoken! In our just-completed reader
satisfaction survey, we now know who makes the best digital
cameras (Canon and Nikon), and a lot more. Which company
makes the best overall? Which particular models scored the
highest? Don't miss our detailed report on what you, our
readers, had to say about your digital cameras. If you're
buying a camera, start here.
Digital Camera Readers' Choice:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-360-1-278-1004620-15230-0-0-0-1
Oracle vs. PeopleSoft: When Will the Madness End?
It's like watching a slow, drawn-out tennis match. First,
Oracle serves up more than 60 percent of shares tendered for
the buyout. Then, the PeopleSoft board volleys with an "over
my dead body" response. Oracle backhands with a thinly
veiled threat to give in or else. What will happen next in
this high-stakes game of racquet and ball? We've got all of
the latest details in our special report.
Oracle Fires Back:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-360-1-278-1004620-15233-0-0-0-1
Oracle vs. PeopleSoft Special Report:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-360-1-278-1004620-15236-0-0-0-1
Oracle Scam Provides Lessons for Users
Did you hear about the latest training scam to bite users?
We've uncovered smarmy details about an Oracle training
provider who supposedly scammed his customers, ripping them
off to the tune of thousands of dollars. Want to know more?
Want to avoid getting ripped off? Check out our story, where
caveat emptor once again reigns supreme.
Oracle Scam:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-360-1-278-1004620-15239-0-0-0-1
And Mesh Will Set You Free!
That's the word from our experts on the wireless frontier.
If you're worried about wireless bandwidth being constrained
by that yokel next to you downloading dirty pictures of
Nicollette Sheridan, never fear! With a mesh network, your
bandwidth will be saved! It's not just our wireless expert
Guy Kewney who agrees. Networking biggies Motorola and
Nortel are getting into the act, too!
Mesh Networks Will Save Us All:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-360-1-278-1004620-15242-0-0-0-1
Motorola, Nortel Get into Mesh:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-360-1-278-1004620-15245-0-0-0-1
That's it for today's What's New Now. Remember, you can
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