November 2005
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November 21, 2005
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Nov'05
Wireless security: Public Wi-Fi could open security holes
A Michigan county is working to give everyone within its borders wireless Internet access. But when it comes to security, users are on their own. Continue Reading
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November 21, 2005
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Nov'05
Microsoft's 64-bit push unveiled
Microsoft has unveiled a range of products designed to push 64-bit computing further into the business and simplify systems management. Continue Reading
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November 21, 2005
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Nov'05
Windows users fall victim to Apple media flaws
Serious unpatched flaws have been discovered in Apple’s QuickTime media player and iTunes music downloading software, which potentially affect millions of Windows PC users. Continue Reading
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November 21, 2005
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Nov'05
Thief takes off with Boeing laptop in new identity theft scare
Boeing has warned that a thief has lifted a US employee’s laptop containing the names, social security numbers and other sensitive information of 161,000 current and former employees. Continue Reading
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November 21, 2005
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Nov'05
Microsoft bolsters anti-phishing capabilities
Microsoft is bolstering the anti-phishing capabilities of its products by signing up three companies to help update its filtering technology. Continue Reading
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November 21, 2005
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Nov'05
Microsoft solves mobile synchronisation flaw
Microsoft has updated its handheld synchronisation software to address a glitch that prevented users mirroring data with a desktop. Continue Reading
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November 21, 2005
21
Nov'05
Microsoft releases Windows update Firefox plug-in
Microsoft has released a plug-in for the rival open-source Firefox browser to allow users to validate their Windows-based systems prior to downloading software updates from the company. Continue Reading
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November 20, 2005
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Nov'05
Wireless security crucial to railway safety
A transportation firm uses wireless technology to keep the trains running on time. But securing mobile devices isn't easy when they're spread across the globe. Continue Reading
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November 18, 2005
18
Nov'05
Win a brand new PSP
Register with ComputerWeekly.com and get the chance to win a brand new Sony PSP. Continue Reading
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November 18, 2005
18
Nov'05
Sanyo posts massive loss
Sanyo has reported a massive £765m net loss for the first half of the year as it continues to try to revamp its product line. Continue Reading
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November 18, 2005
18
Nov'05
Sun to distribute and support open-source database
Sun Microsystems is to distribute and support the open-source PostgreSQL database. Continue Reading
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November 18, 2005
18
Nov'05
HP lays off further 800 staff
Hewlett-Packard made a further 800 staff redundant in its most recent financial quarter, in addition to the 14,500 jobs losses announced in the summer. Continue Reading
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November 18, 2005
18
Nov'05
Google opens UK developer facility
Google has opened a new developer centre in London’s Victoria area, and is now on the look-out for software engineers. Continue Reading
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November 18, 2005
18
Nov'05
Microsoft warns of new Windows denial-of-service flaw
Exploit code has been published on the internet that can take advantage of security flaws in Windows XP SP1 and all versions of Windows 2000, Microsoft has warned. Continue Reading
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November 18, 2005
18
Nov'05
$100 Linux laptop launched for poor schoolchildren
A $100 hand-cranked Linux-based laptop is to be used by schoolchildren in poorer nations under a UN-supported educational programme. Continue Reading
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November 18, 2005
18
Nov'05
Greenpeace slams PC suppliers over toxic materials
Environmental group Greenpeace has accused US computer firms of dragging their heels in ending the use of toxic chemicals in their products. Continue Reading
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November 18, 2005
18
Nov'05
UK spammer jailed for six years
A UK spammer has been jailed for six years for defrauding up to £1.6m out of businesses and individuals. Continue Reading
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November 17, 2005
17
Nov'05
RightNow offers Siebel users CRM free for six months
RightNow Technologies is offering Siebel users six months free use of its on-demand customer relationship management (CRM) platform, in an attempt to poach them away from Oracle, which is in the process of acquiring Siebel. Continue Reading
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November 17, 2005
17
Nov'05
Developers' skills in high demand
Computer Weekly salary survey shows IT departments eager to secure skills for the future. Continue Reading
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November 17, 2005
17
Nov'05
Broadband users to get cheaper connections as BT cuts charges
BT is reducing by 40%, the charge it levies on competitors who want to use part of its infrastructure to offer alternative broadband services to new customers. Continue Reading