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Microsoft antipiracy tool 'acts like spyware'


The Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications tool will contact Microsoft daily, but the software firm insists this shouldn't alarm you
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Senate won't quiz telcos about NSA spying


Senator Arlen Specter said he was willing to suspend the inquiry largely because of promises that future NSA spying programmes would receive more scrutiny
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Major League Baseball takes swing at Sling Media


The spat is part of a larger fight brewing between broadcasters and the companies that relay video streams to portable devices
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Google guns for Microsoft


Analysis: As the pieces come together, there's little doubt that Google is quietly providing Web-based versions of the Office applications upon which Microsoft has built an empire
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McAfee's 'Falcon' to come in four flavours


The four editions will vary in the number of security features, giving consumers the option to buy a less comprehensive package
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AOL to enter security arena


AOL's 'Total Care' is expected to be available to software testers in the coming weeks
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Google clashes with UK publishers over digital libraries


Google claims its Book Search helps publishers sell books, but publishers beg to differ
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Microsoft puts its stamp on email security


Meant for use by organisations small and large, Antigen products work with Exchange and are part of Microsoft's strategy to become a player in the security software arena
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Skype sued for patent violation


Net2Phone alleges Skype infringed on a VoIP patent issued in 2000
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ZoneAlarm adds ID theft protection


Internet Security Suite and ZoneAlarm Pro include enhanced identity fraud protection, as well as the more usual firewall, spyware protection and antivirus
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Study: Web is the No. 1 medium


A conservative estimate from the study says 17 percent of all media is consumed via the Internet, and other researchers have placed that number even higher
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Google Spreadsheets turns up heat on Excel


The launch of Google Spreadsheets puts the search engine in even more heated competition with Microsoft
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MPs demand DRM safeguards


An independent parliamentary group wants companies to receive legal guidance over the implementation of DRM, after Sony's 'rootkit' debacle last year
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Investors sue Vonage over IPO


The suit, filed in the wake of Vonage's disastrous flotation, alleges that investors were misled by the Internet telephony provider, its officers and underwriters
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