Critical vulnerability found in Ask.com toolbar ... Frontline, AT&T appeal FCC auction order ... Microsoft wants part of Facebook

Critical vulnerability found in Ask.com toolbar
A vulnerability in Ask.com's toolbar for Internet Explorer could allow an attacker to take control of a person's computer, according to security advisories

Frontline, AT&T appeal FCC auction order
Several companies have challenged spectrum auction rules recently set by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, with Frontline Wireless LLC protesting that the auction of the 700MHz band to be auctioned in January could shut out small bidders.

EchoStar to acquire Sling Media
Sling Media Inc., developer of the innovative SlingBox TV-streaming device, is set to be acquired by EchoStar Communications Corp., which operates the Dish Network direct-to-home satellite TV service in the U.S., the companies said late Monday.

Sun launches first x86 quad-core servers
Adding spark to its Sun Fire line on servers, Sun Microsystems Inc. is expected to announced its first x86-based quad-core systems Tuesday.

Microsoft dates, prices Office 2008 for Mac
"Office 2008 for Mac" will be launched on Jan. 15 in the U.S. -- that's the first day of the Macworld Expo event planned for San Francisco -- and it will be launched in other major markets during the first quarter, the company said.

WabiSabi Labi aims to be more than an eBay for zero-days
WabiSabi Labi Ltd., a Swiss start-up that caused a stir with the creation of an eBay Inc.-like marketplace for software vulnerabilities, plans to offer an intrusion-detection system and will open up its auction site to a wider range of intellectual property, according to a company executive.

Pirate Bay hopes for action by Swedish police
Swedish police are expected to decide later this week whether a criminal case is warranted against 10 major music and movie companies over their alleged efforts to disrupt the Pirate Bay, one of the largest file-sharing search engines.

Single-chip 802.11n promises cheap fast Wi-Fi
Broadcom has put 802.11n wireless networking fast Wi-Fi on a single chip, which could make fast Wi-Fi cheaper in the New Year.


WINDOWS TIP
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When the Clipboard Dies
By Mitch Tulloch

Windows Terminal Services is generally a solid platform to use in enterprise environments but occasionally during a Remote Desktop Connection session, my clipboard has gone wonky. Here's a quick workaround to the problem.


GADGET GIVEAWAY
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It's Fall, and we have a new gadget giveaway ... just for the heck of it. We've brought back the ultimate geek tool, the Swiss Army knife equipped with USB flash drive, LED light, and ballpoint pen.

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ITWHIRLED
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Husband and wife have anonymous online affairs ... with each other
You know the song: a man, disenchanted with his relationship, meets a Pina Colada-loving woman through the personal ads, only to find that he's been corresponding with his own girlfriend. A similar scenario played itself out online in Bosnia, where a husband and wife were having anonymous online affairs ... with each other. But when they met in person, things got ugly, fast.


POLL
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Does the iPhone price cut change your mind about buying one?

- Not really - it's still too much for too little
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- It sure made me change my mind about having bought one at the old price, I tell you what

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