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• Survey debunks broadband productivity gains

  A NZ government-funded survey has raised questions about the productivity gains to be made from providing fast internet access.

• People Telecom retails Telstra ADSL2+

  Mid-tier telco People Telecom today said it would soon start selling ADSL2+ broadband services based on Telstra's wholesale platform, making it the first telco to do so.

• Microsoft prepares for final OOXML battle

  Weeks out from a crucial ISO vote in Geneva on the ratification of Microsoft's proposed Open XML standard, Microsoft is engaged in a last ditch campaign to convince the wider industry that its endeavours are in the best interests of users.

• Microsoft confirms Vista OEM hack

  In response to widespread talk on blogs and forums, Microsoft has acknowledged the presence of hacks that may allow pirates to bypass the product activation security feature in its Windows Vista operating system.

• Some MacBooks have premature age spots

  What began as a few isolated reports of mysterious stains appearing on the wrist rests of Apple Computer's MacBooks looks to be more widespread and the impetus for a growing Web community of displeased owners.

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• Rush to deploy virtualisation leaves security gaps

  Server virtualisation is a no-brainer -- it's quick to deploy and easy to justify in terms of cost-savings but too many companies are deploying the technology without considering the security implications.

• A globetrotter's guide to cyber crime

  Is the war on cyber crime as simple as pointing the finger at China, Russia and the US? We investigate whether these parts of the world are being unfairly blamed.

• Backing up is not hard to do

  In 2004, a study showed backups and recoveries took too long, and the processes consumed too many human resources. To hopefully overcome this issue, ZDNet Australia has compiled a guide for IT managers.

• Civil libs brand Internet ID checks "ludicrous"

  Civil liberties organisation Electronic Frontiers Australia (EFA) has dismissed a proposal to restrict access to Internet accounts to those that can satisfy a 100 point identity check as "ludicrous".

• Train your team to gain long-term benefits

  Before you go outside for expertise, you should consider the benefits of spending the money you had budgeted for a consultant on training your in-house staff to handle not only the project at hand but also others down the road.

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• Some MacBooks have premature age spots

  What began as a few isolated reports of mysterious stains appearing on the wrist rests of Apple Computer's MacBooks looks to be more widespread and the impetus for a growing Web community of displeased owners.

• Heinous headsets and hammered hard drives

  Technology's been driving me nuts, but not quite insane enough to attempt 'cleaning' my hard drive in a radical new fashion.

• First Look: AMD's Athlon 64

  With the Athlon 64, Windows users get their own 64-bit processor. The chip delivers excellent 32-bit performance today, along with the promise of 64-bit computing tomorrow.

• IBM aims to get smart about AI

  Big Blue plans to boost artificial intelligence by unifying the different schools of thought.

• It's a hoax!

  "Fake" viruses can be just as much trouble as the real thing.

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