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    The digital rights management (DRM) software used by Microsoft to 'protect' music files so they can only be played using Windows Media Player, has once again been broken.

  • Microsoft trying to make Vista iPod friendly

    Microsoft released several patches for Windows Vista on Tuesday, including one designed to put the iPod and the new operating system back on speaking terms.

  • Software makers ready desktop lockdown

    An ancient e-mail message embarrasses Microsoft in a key legal case. A leaked memo has Linux antagonist SCO Group scrambling to explain apparently secret Microsoft connections. A leaked message from RealNetworks CEO Rob Glaser reveals his behind-the-scenes maneuvering to get a stake in Apple Computer's booming iPod business.

  • Easy iPhone and iPod Touch jailbreak released

    Third-party applications for the iPhone won't be released until early next year, but crackers this week have launched a new jailbreaking application that makes getting past Apple's security as easy as visiting their Web page.

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    Despite the ubiquity of the iPod, Microsoft's Internet Explorer is the 'most influential' tech product of the past 25 years, according to a survey of IT professionals.

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    Greedy Apple users will trust anyone

    A "jailbreak" Web site created earlier this week is already attracting hordes of iPhone and iPod Touch users who want to free their devices from the digital shackles attached by Jobs and co.

  • Read the blog post - Munir Kotadia

    Boot Camp: an expensive downgrade for your Mac?

    So Apple has launched Boot Camp, which is a piece of software that allows its customers to choose between Windows XP and OS X when booting up. But if you have OS X, why would you downgrade?

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    SanDisk co-founder and CEO Eli Harari continues to fight the good fight against Apple's iPod juggernaut, but even he's starting to look toward the future.

  • FAQ: How the iTunes Music Store works

    With the Australian debut of Apple's iTunes Music Store today, we answer the questions of iPod owners around the country.

  • How the Mac was born

    Andy Hertzfeld, co-creator of the Macintosh, talks about his work on the Mac, his reasons for writing a book on it and the reaction from his former co-workers.

  • Ballmer opens up on Microsoft's future

    What is Windows' strongest competitor? Will Microsoft expand successfully beyond the PC? Find out what Steve Ballmer thinks.

  • The Real music man

    RealNetworks CEO Rob Glaser has big plans for his company's new music-playing technology, Apple lawsuit or no Apple lawsuit.

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    Microsoft released several patches for Windows Vista on Tuesday, including one designed to put the iPod and the new operating system back on speaking terms.

  • Apple iPod 30GB

    We love almost everything about this beautifully designed player, but the battery life could be longer.

  • Listen to the Music: 12 MP3 Players Tested

    You want music on the go? We've rounded up 12 MP3 players and put them head-to-head in our Australian review of the latest and greatest portable music devices.

  • Reviews News: Apple takes a large bite

    Apple has inundated the marketplace with new releases this week, all emanating from the Macworld Conference and Expo in New York.

  • Iomega StorCenter ix2 (1TB)

    The Iomega StorCenter ix2 is a two-drive NAS device that offers Bluetooth support but no remote access via the web.

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