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Watch ~ December 28, 2004
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Sample the Future (Misc News)
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Music released under the Creative Commons license? What of the
world is this? According to Wired, it looks like this could
potentially become thing quite big. I wonder of the established music
industry is concerned about this.... [Continued]
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Will a Hacker Crash your Cell Phone?
(Mobile)
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Mobile devices being compromised by hackers? What in the world
does this mean? Should we be concerned at all? According to WinXP
news, we might at least want to bring ourselves to a state of elevated
concern.... [Continued]
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Online-Piracy Raids Net First Conviction
(Hacker)
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To all potential software pirates out there, heed this warning.
You might just be the next to feel the wrath of the authorities as
they celebrate their first true conviction via the efforts of the FBI.
Personally, I think that the 15 year sentence was a little harsh
considering this guy is likely to do time with some really unpleasant
people. That being said, a 5-7 year sentence would not have been out
of the... [Continued]
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Windows XP Service Pack 2: The Inside Story
(Microsoft)
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So, what is the real deal with XP's SP2? Are there some secrets
that we should be aware of? Maybe there is some hot love affair that
we are all frothing to hear about? You know, a tale of mystery and
woe! To find out about the 'behind the scenes' info regarding SP2,
check out this article...... [Continued]
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Apple Sues to Halt OS X Release on Net
(Internet)
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Now who would be brave - no, stupid enough to release Apple's OS X
over the Internet to the masses without permission? Well, apparently
three different software developers decided to take that plunge!
Personally, I think that it is understandable for the desire for the
public to have access to this OS, but there are still legalities that
remain.... [Continued]
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Check IT List: Preventing identity theft
(Business)
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Michael Gregg of SearchSmallBizIT.com writes: Businesses are
increasingly tasked with processing more and more amounts of
electronic information. This can be especially burdening on small and
medium-sized businesses because of their size and manpower. If they
fail to handle this information properly, they may be just one click
away from disaster. It's a valid possibility that the organization
could be held liable if personal data is disclosed to an unauthorized
person. The business could also... [Continued]
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Scambusters.org (Security)
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Welcome to the #1 website dedicated to helping you protect
yourself from clever scams -- online and offline! You'll find lots of
great resources on how to avoid the most popular scams, viruses and
urban legends making the rounds. Plus, we have Resource Centers filled
with suggestions for reducing spam, useful consumer tips, and our Scam
Check Station. Below you'll find a convenient list of links to all our
most popular articles. But first, sign... [Continued]
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Amazon trumpets record Christmas
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I just cannot shake the feeling that Amazon is going to one day
soon, be a real force watch out for. Anyway, the BBC reports that the
major online retailer managed to shoot past a record Christmas year
with their holiday sales.... [Continued]
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Craigslist pulling revenues from newspapers
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It would seem that Craigslist is really beginning to put the
'hurt' on local newspapers in various metro areas. Speaking as someone
that lives in an area that would be considered a little less than
metro, I would have to take everyones word for it when it comes to the
effects of Craigslist on the local newspaper economy.... [Continued]
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Spec Gaming (Technology)
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Making Sense of Specs Free registration required to read the
story. LAST-MINUTE holiday shoppers, or those looking toward the
after-Christmas sales, may be familiar with the feeling Brian Halabaso
acknowledged as he made his way across the sales floor of a Circuit
City store here. "I'm just clueless," said Mr. Halabaso, a 27-year-old
student at City College of San Francisco. "This stuff changes so
fast." Mr. Halabaso was accompanying a neighbor, Luis Meza, on a...
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