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  • New DVDs spark copy-protection confusion

    When the first high-definition DVDs finally hit shelves this autumn, a mad scramble may ensue -- not for the discs themselves, but to figure out what computers and devices are actually able to play them in their full glory.

  • Getting a glimpse at SCO's evidence

    When SCO Group first filed its lawsuit against IBM in March, critics characterised the move as the last gasp of an ailing company hoping to strike a series of lucrative licensing deals.

  • Microsoft extends anti-piracy programme

    As part of its growing anti-piracy programme, Microsoft plans to require customers that want to download a local language add-on to Windows to first verify that their copy of the operating system is legitimate.

  • 'Grand Theft' of intellectual property

    A stolen copy of the latest sequel in one of the top-selling video game series of all time began circulating on the Web late Wednesday in the US, the second high-profile game theft in a week.

  • Stolen 'Halo 2' hits pirate sites

    Microsoft threatened severe penalties Thursday for those who circulate a stolen copy of "Halo 2," the hotly anticipated Xbox game set to go on sale next month.

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  • Mythconceptions

    Commentary: The average fairy tale has more truth in it that some of the rubbish that's endlessly reiterated about software piracy.

  • Do you copy? Over and out.

    Last week saw two legal wins for copyright owners in their battle against piracy, but raised questions of whether large corporations are playing fair in the marketplace. If they're so keen on globalisation and having a 'level playing field', lets see them walk the walk themselves.

  • Activation aggravation

    Commentary: What benefit, exactly, are consumers meant to get from product activation?

  • Nintendo Gamecube: Hip to be square

    Nintendo's Gamecube has hit Australian shores with a low-cost thump. Don't lay down your dollars until you read our comprehensive review.

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