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    Spammers who send pornographic pictures in the hope of enticing the recipient to signing up to an adult Web site have discovered a way to bypass Outlook 2003's security features, which are designed to stop potentially offensive content being automatically displayed in the preview window.

  • OpenDocument could 'turn the world inside out'

    The data format standard has the potential to transform the world just as the Web did, according to a senior Sun executive.

  • 'Critical' megapatch sews up 10 holes in IE

    Microsoft on Tuesday released a "critical" Internet Explorer update that fixes 10 vulnerabilities in the Web browser, including a high-profile bug that is already being used in cyberattacks.

  • Ozzie memo: 'Internet services disruption'

    Last week, Microsoft announced its plans for two new online services: Windows Live and Office Live. However, it is clear that Microsoft sees more work ahead as it tries to catch up with rivals offering free, ad-supported products. Chief Technical Officer Ray Ozzie, who is leading the services push, outlined the challenge in a memo he penned late last month.

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    Discover how Visual Studio 2005 takes advantage of the latest versions of the .NET Framework and ASP.NET, and provides a variety of new technologies to make developers' lives easier.

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  • Microsoft: URL spoofing is not a security risk

    Microsoft has rejected claims from security researchers that a recently discovered spoofing technique on Internet Explorer is a security vulnerability

  • Firefox, bah humbug

    So far, the open source browser has been getting a free ride -- nobody is criticising it. That is, until now.

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    At the RSA Conference Europe 2004 in Barcelona, Microsoft gave an upbeat assessment of its campaign to improve security.

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  • Internet Explorer 7 Beta 3

    Microsoft has changed the look and feel of its venerable browser while adding some much-needed security features.

  • Firefox, bah humbug

    So far, the open source browser has been getting a free ride -- nobody is criticising it. That is, until now.

  • Alternatives to Microsoft Office

    WordPerfect 12 and StarOffice 7.0 aren't the dominant office suite players, but each brings strong qualities to the field, such as affordability and ease of use. But do they have what it takes to stand up to Microsoft Office? Read our reviews to find out.

  • Why you should switch to Firefox now

    Recent flaws in the way Microsoft processes JPEG files and a decision to offer IE updates only to Windows XP users lead to just one logical conclusion: bail on Microsoft Internet Explorer.

  • Corel WordPerfect Office 12.0

    WordPerfect 12.0 features a core stable of productivity apps but suffers from its poor handling of Microsoft files.

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