Commerce, Crime, Dave's Muse, Information, Operating Systems, Security, Software, Technical

$87 Million in Pirated Software Seized

A multi-state ring of software pirates was apprehended by U.S. law enforcement authorities, resulting in a seizure of possibly $87 million worth of pirated software. The raid followed a two-year investigation of 11 people from California, Texas, and Washington. The 11 defendants are charged with conspiring to distribute counterfeit computer software and documentation with a retail value of well over $30 million. according to a statement released by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California.

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Todd Cochrane
Security

Trackback Spam

I am awaiting a Perl upgrade on this server before allowing trackbacks again as the spammers where hitting us pretty hard. As soon as the perl upgrade is finished we will have a new tool protecting the comments and the…

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Todd Cochrane
Commerce, Dave's Muse, Information, Operating Systems, Security, Services, Software, Technical

Linux Standards Set

The Free Standards Group announced this morning the availability of the Linux Standard Base (LSB) 2.0, an essential component for the long-term market success of Linux. By ensuring a common, agreed-upon standard from which Linux applications may be developed, the LSB supports Linux developer's competition with Microsoft and its Windows operating system.

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Todd Cochrane
Security

New Worm installs Network Sniffer

I am surprised that we have not seen this before. I am going to have to some research as I cannot imagine a virus writer not having put in a Network Sniffer before. But the results are no less ominous…

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Todd Cochrane
Bargain, Commerce, Dave's Muse, Information, Security, Services, Software, Technical

Verizon Doubles DSL Speed

Verizon Communications has doubled the speed of consumer DSL service is a dozen east coast states. If the market reacts well, the remaining states will receive the same faster DSL alternative. The additional bandwidth is a reaction to Comcast's doubling the speed of its cable broadband service, earlier this year. The extra bandwidth will be a big hit with online gamers and professionals who work from home.

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Todd Cochrane