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Facebook wins round against phishing spammer
Facebook won a $711 million court judgement Thursday against an alleged spammer who used a "phishing" scheme to gain access to personal accounts at the social networking Website.
One more word about Linux and Windows 'emulatiion'
In Monday's "On Computers" column, I make reference to WINE, which, technically is not a Windows "emulator." I did so using the word "Emulatiion" up front. Here's why:
AT&T relents, allows VoIP on Apple's iPhone
Perhaps seeing the FCC's handwriting on the proverbial wall, AT&T today said it would permit Voice-over-Internet-Protocol, or VoIP, calls on Apple's iPhone, which is currently tied to the AT&T wireless phone network.
Stamp Collecting Month starts with underwater philatelic event
National Stamp Collecting Month begins Oct. 1 with an underwater issuance of new postage stamps at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California. You can watch it live via the Web.
Schmidt leaves Apple board
Google's CEO quits after three year stint as Apple Inc. director.
NIH, Wikimedia to team on health info
There may not be a bill for President Obama to sign just yet, but change is coming to American health care.
Irving, Clinton admin tech vet, joins HP
One of the top advisers to President Bill Clinton on technology issues is joining Hewlett-Packard's government affairs team.
Verizon's "broken" Web pay is fixed
Verizon did explain, at least a little.
Jackson tribute sparks Facebook frenzy
If you were following the Michael Jackson tribute via Facebook today, you were not alone. Not by a long shot.
Is Verizon's Web-based bill paying broken?
It appears that Verizon's got some 'splainin to do.
AOL reunion slated for June 17
If you've ever worked for AOL, this party's for you.
Comcast ups cable data speeds
Comcast is raising the bar on broadband Internet service.
Turn off your PC, HP says
To help the planet, turn off your computer at the end of the day, HP says
Howard U. gets software grant
The in-kind gift from Siemens is valued at $150 million and is the largest in school's history.
Web tools help fight hunger
The World Food Program, a United Nations agency, is helping students and teachers learn about hunger -- and how to fight it.
Social media has biz perils, study says
Who'd'a thunk it? A business (or any other enterprise?) can be unmade by the social media that perhaps helped make it.
Zune grows up, adds HD Radio
Microsoft's Zune hasn't yet been an iPod killer. Will this help?
More on Linux woes
Lots of folks -- well, one, at least -- have an opinion about my Linux problem.
Remember fair use when making videos, AU says
If you're mixing up a new Nancy Pelosi-meets-Godzilla video for YouTube, remember the rules of fair use, a news item from American University says.
Giving it away online
More than 500 books are published each day in America. Someone's trying to sell more by giving them away online.
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