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Computerworld Wrap-Up
November 09, 2007
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In this issue:
* Microsoft drops IE's 'click to activate' nag
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2317752/303112/86896/2/
* Early iPhone 1.1.2 update testers confirm it breaks third-party apps
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2317752/303112/86897/2/
* Analysts grade Vista's first year: Did not meet expectations
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2317752/303112/86898/2/
* New Facebook ad system raises privacy concerns
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2317752/303112/86899/2/
* Breakup lets Clearwire pursue other WiMax partners, including Google
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2317752/303112/86900/2/
* Microsoft stands by its invite to arrested hacker
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2317752/303112/86901/2/
* Take-Two polishes off 'Hot Coffee' sex content case
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2317752/303112/86902/2/
* DOJ cracks down on Internet pharmacy
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2317752/303112/86903/2/
* Nigeria favors Mandriva over Microsoft after all
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2317752/303112/86904/2/
* New Windows refurbisher program fights piracy, Linux
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2317752/303112/86905/2/
* iPhone launches today in U.K.
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2317752/303112/86906/2/
* Companies fail to block music threat
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2317752/303112/86907/2/
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TODAY'S IT BLOGWATCH
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There is no gPhone, but there is an Android (and Dutch radio)
Hello? It's IT Blogwatch: in which blogland throws up mixed reactions to
Google's cellphone platform announcement. Not to mention a new twist on an old
story...
Matt Hamblen reports:
Google Inc. and several other technology companies [unveiled] a new mobile
platform called Android [Monday] ... The system is expected to yield an actual
phone in the second half of 2008. According to Google, Android is the first
truly open and comprehensive platform for mobile devices. The internet search
firm worked with T-Mobile, High Tech Computer Corp., Qualcomm Inc. and Motorola
Corp. to develop Android through the Open Handset Alliance (OHA) ... [which]
includes 34 companies that want to reduce the cost of developing and
distributing mobile devices and services.
To view the rest of the blog post, click the following link.
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FROM OUR TECH DISPENSER BLOG NETWORK
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Google, EA aiming for open gaming platform?
When it comes to advertising, Google is preeminent, able to squeeze revenue
from clicks and passing eyes in print, the web, and possibly TV soon, too. But
what about entertainment? Specifically, video games. Can we expect to see
Google adverts in Halo 4 or Quake 5?
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/2317752/303112/86909/2/
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TODAY'S TOP STORY
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Why telecommuting stinks
Sure, you get to stay in your pajamas -- but you might also lose out on that
promotion to someone who works in the office with the boss.
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