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  • PayPal shunts shops aside in site redesign

    A planned redesign for eBay's PayPal payment service confirms that the site has scaled back its ambitions to become a preferred supplier for all kinds of online stores.

  • No PayPal mandate at new Trading Post auction site

    Sensis announced today that its classifieds publication, Trading Post, has launched an online auction service for Australian users. And, unlike eBay's PayPal mandate, the service will offer a number of payment methods.

  • PayPal launches AU Web site

    PayPal has launched its local Web site today -- www.paypal.com.au -- which is designed to cater exclusively for Australian users.

  • Reserve Bank tackles PayPal

    The Reserve Bank of Australia today said it would shortly hold meetings with eBay subsidiary PayPal over the online auction giant's attempt to force sellers to offer PayPal as a payment option.

  • eBay backs down on PayPal mandate

    eBay yesterday withdrew its mandate that customers exclusively use PayPal. The auction site's decision came just weeks before consumer watchdog the ACCC was due to pass judgement on its decision.

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    Why eBay tried to screw Aussie users

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  • Google caught slamming eBay to ACCC?

    Australia's ongoing PayPal saga has taken another turn today with the news that an anonymous submission sent to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) opposing eBay's exclusive deal with the payment provider was authored by Google.

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    Individuals have been warned about the threat of identity theft for years. Now it's the turn of businesses.

  • Run Internet Explorer on Linux

    Even Linux devotees may need to use Internet Explorer on occasion for tasks such as testing Web design or JavaScript. We show you how to get Microsoft's browser running on Linux.

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    An estimated 27,000 people have been affected by an identity theft ring that was discovered earlier this month, according to Sunbelt Software, the security company that uncovered the operation.

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    Virus writers are merging spam, phishing and Trojan programs to develop more complex attacks on the unwary.

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    Money is fast becoming the lifeblood of the Web, yet there hasn’t been a simple way for individuals to send and receive cash online. Credit cards work well for most e-commerce sites, but what about auctions, or the occasional sale from your personal Web site?

  • Macromedia Contribute 2.0

    Macromedia's Contribute 2.0 makes it easy for non-programmers to work on Web pages, but beware of sluggish performance and limited editing features.

  • Skype to connect buyers with sellers

    VoIP company takes page from parent eBay, offering a business-rating directory and a service linking advice givers and seekers.

  • Viruses pack triple threat

    Virus writers are merging spam, phishing and Trojan programs to develop more complex attacks on the unwary.

  • Trillian Pro

    Consolidate all of your chat buddies into Trillian Pro 2.012. Perfect for students and office workers alike.

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