Google adds OAuth to widget mashups
November 29, 2008
The search giant’s Google Gadgets platform is adopting the open authentication standard for controlling privacy. Move follows June move to use OAuth for the Google Data API.
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Facebook awarded $873 million in spam case
November 29, 2008
In largest judgment in history of Can-Spam Act, Canadian man is ordered to pay the company $873 million for allegedly spamming Facebook users.
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Felony charges dropped against teacher in porn/spyware case
November 29, 2008
Connecticut officials may seek another trial after felony charges are dropped against a teacher accused of showing Internet porn to students in class, despite evidence the culprit was spyware.
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Online quiz tests phishing knowledge
November 29, 2008
Do you know a legitimate e-mail from a phishing e-mail? A security vendor says many people do not.
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Can Apache Maven Make It by Going Commercial?
November 29, 2008
A widely used open source project maps out a plan for building a viable open source company.
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HP to Microsoft: Thanks for Nothing
November 29, 2008
Microsoft’s move to relax standards to qualify for its Vista Capable sticker program left HP execs fuming, newly disclosed e-mails show.
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Security Breach Can't Halt Fedora 10's Debut
November 29, 2008
After being delayed for a month by a security breach, Red Hat’s community Linux is here — showcasing what might become several key open source technologies.
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Mandrake Linux Founder Back, Virtually
November 29, 2008
Why the founder of Mandriva Linux is back in the saddle at new open source startup that offers virtual desktops.
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A Networking Idea That's Out of This World
November 29, 2008
NASA’s space internet will benefit networks on Earth and there is an open source version too.
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Flat Lines Seen for eCommerce Holiday Spend
November 29, 2008
Research firm comScore weighs in on what’s weighing down the holiday spending.
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