News.com Journalhttp://atodacosta.squarespace.com/newscom-january-2006/General informationA Toda Costaes-ESSquarespace Site Server v5.0.0 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Top headlines: January 31, 2006Hi-Tech/BusinessA Toda CostaTue, 31 Jan 2006 21:17:47 +0000http://atodacosta.squarespace.com/newscom-january-2006/2006/1/31/top-headlines-january-31-2006.html35533:420216:371127

‘Free’ is the new ‘cheap’ for software tools
The release of IBM’s free DB2 database points to the downward price pressure from open-source programmers’ tools.
Tue Jan 31 04:00:00 PST 2006 | Read the story

Online game warns gay-lesbian guild
"World of Warcraft" publisher tells guild that it risks being banned if it doesn’t cease its recruiting activities.
Tue Jan 31 04:15:00 PST 2006 | Read the story

Launch date set for redesigned IBM blades
Big Blue plans to launch its second-generation BladeCenter in February, CNET News.com has learned.
Mon Jan 30 16:43:00 PST 2006 | Read the story

AMD forums laid low by Windows exploit
Fan forum hosted by outside company is taken offline after an attack via Microsoft’s Windows Meta File flaw is found on the site.
Mon Jan 30 17:19:00 PST 2006 | Read the story

Rocket racing closer to reality
Group that aims to race high-speed rockets at 5,000 feet announces its first independent team.
Mon Jan 30 16:56:00 PST 2006 | Read the story

Tech firms skip D.C.-China shindig
Politicians wanted to talk about human rights and China this Wednesday. But tech companies are staying away.
Mon Jan 30 17:20:00 PST 2006 | Read the story

]]>http://atodacosta.squarespace.com/newscom-january-2006/rss-comments-entry-371127.xmlLatest Updates For January 30, 2006Hi-Tech/BusinessA Toda CostaMon, 30 Jan 2006 12:49:41 +0000http://atodacosta.squarespace.com/newscom-january-2006/NaN/NaN/NaN/latest-updates-for-january-30-2006.html35533:420216:369560HP debuts water cooling system

Where Hewlett-Packard once talked to its customers’ IT departments, it has now looped in facilities as well. The subject: energy costs.
Photo: HP’s cooler

7 hours, 47 minutes ago
Climate expert says NASA tried to silence him

NASA’s top climate scientist says the Bush administration tried to stop him from talking about emissions linked to global warming.
The New York Times

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Seeing fakes, angry traders confront eBay

The heart of eBay’s business model is being challenged by users who have discovered knockoff products being sold on the site.
The New York Times

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]]>http://atodacosta.squarespace.com/newscom-january-2006/rss-comments-entry-369560.xmlWeekend EditionHi-Tech/BusinessA Toda CostaSat, 28 Jan 2006 18:32:14 +0000http://atodacosta.squarespace.com/newscom-january-2006/2006/1/28/weekend-edition.html35533:420216:368318Allchin: Buy Vista for the security roundup Windows chief Jim Allchin says stronger defenses are a key selling point for Microsoft’s new OS. Vista test schedule revamped Allchin answers readers 18 hours, 39 minutes ago Talk to the car Talk to the car New voice recognition tech could ensure that gadget-happy drivers keep their hands on the wheel. Photos: Car talk January 23, 2006 Razr vs. Blade:
Skin-deep cloning Razr vs. Blade: Skin-deep cloning Samsung’s take on the wildly popular Razr cell phone nicely avoids several of the original’s pitfalls. 4 hours, 31 minutes ago ]]>http://atodacosta.squarespace.com/newscom-january-2006/rss-comments-entry-368318.xmlNews for January 27, 2006Hi-Tech/BusinessA Toda CostaFri, 27 Jan 2006 16:51:08 +0000http://atodacosta.squarespace.com/newscom-january-2006/2006/1/27/news-for-january-27-2006.html35533:420216:367522British file sharers to pay record industry Judge orders two downloaders to pay thousands of pounds in fines, costs and damages to the BPI trade association. 1 hour, 47 minutes ago Silicon Valley plans regional wireless network Coalition is seeking proposals for either fee-based or advertising-supported plans that do not require local taxpayer funds. 3 hours, 17 minutes ago Venture capital blogs? They’re about anything but VCs say blogging lets them establish potential connection to entrepreneurs looking for seed capital, right fit. The New York Times 3 hours, 30 minutes ago ]]>http://atodacosta.squarespace.com/newscom-january-2006/rss-comments-entry-367522.xml1/26/06Hi-Tech/BusinessA Toda CostaThu, 26 Jan 2006 16:59:03 +0000http://atodacosta.squarespace.com/newscom-january-2006/2006/1/26/12606.html35533:420216:366477Google: China decision painful but right

Co-founder Sergey Brin says the company’s move to censor Chinese search results was "reasonable."

1 hour, 44 minutes ago
U.N. body backs $100 laptop for world’s kids

The United Nation throws its weight behind a project to place a $100, hand-cranked laptop computer in the hands of millions of schoolchildren around the globe.

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U.K. cybercriminals threatened with 10-year term

Police and Justice Bill’s "Miscellaneous" section includes important revisions to Britain’s Computer Misuse Act.

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]]>http://atodacosta.squarespace.com/newscom-january-2006/rss-comments-entry-366477.xmlLast update News for January 25, 2006Hi-Tech/BusinessA Toda CostaWed, 25 Jan 2006 19:07:03 +0000http://atodacosta.squarespace.com/newscom-january-2006/2006/1/25/last-update-news-for-january-25-2006.html35533:420216:365592Microsoft offers up source code in EC dispute

update To avoid EU regulatory fines of up to $2.45 million per day, Microsoft offers to license some of its Windows source code to rivals.

3 hours, 58 minutes ago
Editing tips from the NSA

Advice comes after embarrassing incidents in which sensitive data was unintentionally stored in electronic documents.

15 hours, 35 minutes ago
SAP offers surprisingly strong outlook

Company expects to increase license sales by 15 to 17 percent, push pro-forma operating margin closer to 30 percent.

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]]>http://atodacosta.squarespace.com/newscom-january-2006/rss-comments-entry-365592.xmlJan 24, 2006Hi-Tech/BusinessA Toda CostaTue, 24 Jan 2006 19:11:01 +0000http://atodacosta.squarespace.com/newscom-january-2006/2006/1/24/jan-24-2006.html35533:420216:364622Cashing in at Google

Leaders at the highflying company have sold oodles of shares. Just what message does that send to investors?
Podcast: Taking Google’s measure
7 hours, 7 minutes ago
Geek designer wears tech well


Diana Eng wants to make fashionistas more interested in technology and the science-minded more interested in fashion.
Photos: Geek chic
3 hours, 9 minutes ago
Do Web filters protect your child?


A renewed federal push for an antiporn law raises questions about just how effective filters are.
7 hours, 7 minutes ago

]]>http://atodacosta.squarespace.com/newscom-january-2006/rss-comments-entry-364622.xmlTop headlines 1/23/06Hi-Tech/BusinessA Toda CostaMon, 23 Jan 2006 17:26:36 +0000http://atodacosta.squarespace.com/newscom-january-2006/2006/1/23/top-headlines-12306.html35533:420216:363400Talk to the car with new tech
New voice-recognition technology could ensure that gadget-happy drivers keep their hands on the wheel.
Photos: Hands-free digital audio
Mon Jan 23 04:00:00 PST 2006 | Read the story

PeopleSoft co-founder plans software return
Dave Duffield says he’s proud of the job he did to try to save the company. Now he’s focused on his next big thing.
Mon Jan 23 04:00:00 PST 2006 | Read the story

HP outlines long-term strategy
Plans for next 18 months include improved direct sales technology, acquisitions and, yes, more printers.
Mon Jan 23 04:00:00 PST 2006 | Read the story

Adobe Acrobat enters the third dimension
Acrobat 3D, which can display CAD images in PDF documents, is Adobe’s first Acrobat product aimed at a specific industry.
Sun Jan 22 21:01:00 PST 2006 | Read the story

Big film festival focuses on small screen
A panel at the Sundance Film Festival mulls the issue of mobile content and the future of cinema on the go.
Sun Jan 22 10:55:00 PST 2006 | Read the story

Post steeped in blog comments kerfuffle
Some segments of blogosphere slam WashingtonPost.com for turning off comments on its Post.blog.
Fri Jan 20 17:38:00 PST 2006 | Read the story
    
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Can video iPod lead to DMCA reform?
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act needs some serious repairs. CNET News.com’s Declan McCullagh wonders whether the video iPod will do the trick. Read Full Story
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]]>http://atodacosta.squarespace.com/newscom-january-2006/rss-comments-entry-363400.xmlWeekend Edition. Last updated: Jan 22, 2006 10:15 AM PTHi-Tech/BusinessA Toda CostaSun, 22 Jan 2006 18:25:52 +0000http://atodacosta.squarespace.com/newscom-january-2006/2006/1/22/weekend-edition-last-updated-jan-22-2006-1015-am-pt.html35533:420216:362642New tech measures sun’s damage to skin
New tech measures sun’s damage to skin

Youth-blinded Americans will soon be biting their nails over new technology that can calculate the likelihood for cancer.
Photos: Showing skin
January 18, 2006
Panasonic’s word for you: Plasma
Panasonic’s word for you: Plasma

newsmakers With company on comeback trail, Yoshi Yamada, CEO of Panasonic North America, is making a big push for plasma TVs.
January 18, 2006
Trash mixed <br />with treasure
Trash mixed
with treasure

Anyone, from the biggest TV network to the most talent-free camera-phone owner, can post videos to Google’s video store.
4 hours, 24 minutes ago

]]>http://atodacosta.squarespace.com/newscom-january-2006/rss-comments-entry-362642.xmlWeekend EditionHi-Tech/BusinessA Toda CostaSat, 21 Jan 2006 14:07:45 +0000http://atodacosta.squarespace.com/newscom-january-2006/2006/1/21/weekend-edition.html35533:420216:361904IRS may want some of that magic wand

The weapons, armor and gold pieces from online games are worth millions in real dollars. How much of a share will the taxman want?
January 17, 2006
The privacy question
The privacy question

Google’s fight with the feds raises this issue: Do you have to give up your privacy to help keep kids safe from porn online?
FAQ: The Google subpoena
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A new old way <br />to make diesel
A new old way
to make diesel

Oil companies are exploring an obscure and once-shunned method for converting natural gas into clean-burning diesel.
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