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FAA Glitch Causes Air Travel Delays Call of Duty Is Setting Records MS Told To Stop Some Windows Sales Peer-to-Peer Software Ban Sought Better Maps, Made by Volunteers Would You Pay for iPhone with Ads? Air travelers nationwide were scrambling to revise their travel plans Thursday after an FAA computer software glitch caused widespread cancellations and delays for the second time in 15 months. The video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is blasting its way into entertainment history. After hauling in the biggest-ever first-day sales total last week, the game continues break records. A Beijing court has ordered Microsoft to stop selling some versions of its Windows operating system in China in a licensing dispute with a local supplier who says Microsoft exceeded its rights. Stung by an embarrassing electronic leak revealing ethics investigations into dozens of lawmakers, Congress moved to prohibit federal employees from using the file-sharing software blamed for the disclosure. From Petaluma in California to Peshawar in Pakistan, amateurs are arming themselves with GPS devices and software to create digital maps or fix mistakes and add information on existing ones. Apple has applied to patent technology that could bring ads to any device with a screen. But it is hard to imagine how this would not have a negative effect on the company's brand.   FULL STORY   FULL STORY   FULL STORY   FULL STORY   FULL STORY   FULL STORY   FAA Glitch Causes Air Travel Delays   Call of Duty Is Setting Records MS Told To Stop Some Windows Sales Chinese court cites licensing dispute.   FULL STORY Peer-to-Peer Software Ban Sought After embarrassing federal info leak.   FULL STORY Better Maps, Made by Volunteers Companies rely on locals with GPS.   FULL STORY Would You Pay for iPhone with Ads? Apple experiments with built-in ads.   FULL STORY Handy, Free Windows 7 Utilities OS Dilemma: 32-bit or 64-bit Win 7? Google Buys Internet Calling Tech Win 7 and Vista Offer Best File Search Webmail Features Come To Desktop EU Objects To Oracle's Sun Takeover Hilton Guests Get Handy New Apps Tips and Tricks for Windows 7 Software Companies Eye Patent Case Solo or Parallel: Installing Windows 7 Storytelling Tips from Marc Benioff Net Security: A Solid Corner of Tech The Hidden Gems in Windows 7 Beta Versions: Approach with Caution Moving Your Contact Center Forward Win 7 Upgrade Headaches Irk Some Windows 7: More Secure, More Fun iPhone's Business Tools Are a Hit Windows Live Bolsters Windows 7 An Upbeat Launch for Windows 7 Linux Raps Harder at Company Doors PepsiCo Removes iPhone App Windows 7: Fresh Start for Microsoft?   More on this topic...

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House Lawmakers Push Ban on Peer-to-Peer Software Stung by an embarrassing electronic leak revealing ethics investigations into dozens of lawmakers, Congress moved to prohibit federal employees from using the file-sharing software blamed for the disclosure.   GAO: Los Alamos Computer Security Has Weaknesses Security weaknesses uncovered in Los Alamos National Laboratory's computer network increase the risk of a classified-information breach, says the Government Accountability Office.   Computer Security Firm Fortinet Plans IPO This Week Fortinet plans to go public in an initial public offering, giving investors a chance to tap a network security provider with sales that are expected to grow. The IPO could be valued at $137.5 million or more.

Enterprise Hardware Spotlight

Flat Shipments Hurt Dell Despite Increased Earnings Dell's earnings are up and expectations are solid, but the company's stock still took a hit after analysts signaled the company isn't playing a key role in the PC market recovery.   New Pogoplug 'Personal Cloud' Does Social Networking Cloud Engines has released its newest version of the Pogoplug, a small "multimedia sharing device" that connects hard drives to the Internet and allows a user to access the files remotely.   Apple Tablet Rumored Delayed as Publisher Gears Up There have been so many rumors of an Apple tablet that it has taken on legendary status. But now the legend is being revised with reports of a delay and that a major publisher is getting ready.

Enterprise Technology Spotlight

Flat Shipments Hurt Dell Despite Increased Earnings Dell's earnings are up and expectations are solid, but the company's stock still took a hit after analysts signaled the company isn't playing a key role in the PC market recovery.   Smartphones: A Bigger Target for Security Threats Smartphones are increasingly prevalent and adept at handling more tasks, including trading stocks, paying bills, and buying stuff online. That makes them attractive to thieves and hackers.   FBI Says Hackers Targeting Law Firms, PR Companies Hackers are targeting law firms and public relations companies with a sophisticated e-mail scheme that breaks into their computer networks to steal sensitive data, often linked to large corporate clients.

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