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Seems someone in China wants to be able to help hackers exploit most of the Microsoft Windows product line. It is very important that all users patch there Windows installations as soon as possible. [Wired]
Ok folks I am back in the saddle. After enjoying a few days reprieve I am ready to resume bringing you the best Geek News on the Planet. We are always looking for additional editors that are willing to submit articles to the site so if you would like to be a Editor drop me at line at geek@geeknewscentral.com
I have been taking a few days off as I have put in some extreme hours while I was in Texas and now that I am home I can really relax expect things to be back to normal here in a few days.
The RIAA has issued 911 suponeas to ISP's and a initial list of usernames from file sharing services has been obtained by TechTV we will no doubt see that list grow. [TechTV]
I read articles by Robert X. Cringley all the time and enjoy his content. But the man has went over the top this time and came up with such and amazing concept I am saying where can I sign up. A must read for all music lovers. [PBS]
This is perfect gift for a person trying to learn English I just wish they had one that did English/Japanese translation and then pronounced it. [Gizmodo]
I am sure we all have system administrators that enforce insane password formatting on you. Well maybe they are not so insane after all. I guess it's time to look at my own password setup. [Tech Web]
A little humor for everyone today. I wonder where people get the energy. [Cartoon Clip]
I have not tried this program myself but it come recommended from a friend of mine. [www.acrosoftware.com]
You can search the U.S. District Court's Web site ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov if you want to see who the RIAA plans to sue next month, for file-sharing. The site requires registration. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) plans to release the same information soon on its web site www.eff.org. If you get sued and want advice and help visit www.subpoenadefense.org .
There is a great and quite lengthy article from CERT on Home Computer Security well worth the read. [CERT]
Nothing like sleeping in your own bed. The house has been closed up for the last 62 days as I have been in Texas and the wife has been in Japan so today has been one of those days of trying to get things squared away. WHat is truly amazing is what 2 months worth of mail looks like.
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