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Problems with SP1? Have some free support

Vista users encountering problems when they upgrade to SP1 can breathe out: the company is giving away free support for those installing the service pack.
Microsoft: Office 2003 SP3 advisory was a mistake

Microsoft has acknowledged it made a mistake over a security advisory it released concerning Office 2003.
IBM buys XML appliance maker

IBM has acquired privately held DataPower, one of the first companies to develop specialised hardware for speeding up and securing XML network traffic.
Microsoft claims secure development success

A program placing strict controls on developers to ensure they build secure code is showing early signs of success, according to a senior executive from the software giant.
IBM snaps up another partner

IBM announced early today it would acquire long-time partner Candle to further build its roster of management tools.
ISVs to jump-start Tivoli's autonomic engine

IBM has announced that it will be making software development kits available to independent software vendors worldwide who choose to use the new Tivoli Autonomic Monitoring Engine.
IBM to developers: Change is the only constant

Developers need to start embracing the changes the next generation of computing is sparking or risk being left in the dust by their competition.
'Digital divide' gets wide outside the West

While the Western world frets about the "digital divide," but the real have-nots live elsewhere. While Western companies are spending billions trying to buy up the rights to offer high-speed Internet access, much of the world can't even make a phone call.

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I'm a celebrity, don't back me up
Celebrity comes with its perks — free alcohol, better-looking partners, lots of holiday time — and disadvantages — constant media intrusions, being forced to appear in films with Eddie Murphy for the long-term good of your career, and having to do mindless radio interviews with angry men who've been awake since 4am.
Lies, damned lies and telco stupidity
Earlier this month, Telstra put out a press release trumpeting that it's come up with a new phone coaching service to help people who are "bamboozled" by their mobiles. Another excellent example of wrongheaded thinking from the mobile industry.
Dear carriers: More walking, less talking
Sometimes, a well-placed and well-timed letter can make all the difference. Other times, it can make no difference at all — and even hurt your case. This week's missive by the Competitive Carriers' Coalition, I would suggest, falls into the latter category.
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