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Monday, 7th May 2007
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This afternoon, Australian teachers have called on the NSW Teachers Federation to take legal action against a US website which allows pupils to rate them.

Also making news, paying for software could be a dying practice as Google and Microsoft continue to sign several thousands of customers to ad-funded software .

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Operating Systems
Five tips to give Vista a personal touch
It's time to add some more sophisticated options to your Vista palette..
By Staff writers


Applications
Businesses warm to free ad-supported software
You've heard the slogan that software is dead. Here's another spin: Paying for it is dead. Google, Microsoft, Spiceworks offer apps--along with a word from the sponsor.

By Staff writers


Internet
Aussies call for RateMyTeachers ban
Legal action may be launched to close teacher rating site.
By Matt Chapman


Research/Trends
Online advertisers turn to 'Super Banner' ads
The traditional online banner ad is dying, according to new research.


By Staff Writers


Hardware
Pioneer unveils US$299 Blu-ray drive
BDC-2202 drive allows users to play Blu-ray films and read and write to DVD
and CD.
By Robert Jaques


Hardware
Eight things to know about Intel Quad core
We came back from Intel's Spring Analyst Meeting with this guide to the technology efforts you should watch out for in 2007 and 2008, plus an image gallery of notable slides from the chip giant's annual presentation..
By Staff writers


Security
'Silly' worm targets USB sticks
Malware uses old-fashioned propagation technique.
By Iain Thomson


Internet
AltaVista almost Google
Digital Equipment Researchers set the standard for Internet search..
By Staff writers


Jobs Centre
Sun to highlight open source at JavaOne
Sun CEO Jonathan Schwartz and Rich Green are expected to deliver major Java news at the annual JavaOne conference in San Francisco next week..
By Staff writers


Hardware
Aussie boffins boost solar cell efficiency
Australian scientists promise cheaper and more effective panels.
By Robert Jaques


Applications
What's the greatest Web software ever written?
What are the 12 most important programs we've seen since the modern Internet began with the launch of the Mosaic browser in 1993? Check out our list, and see if you agree..
By Staff writers


Finance
Yahoo shares jump on Microsoft buyout rumour
Shares in Yahoo were up over 17 percent last week after rumours emerged of a takeover bid by Microsoft.
By Iain Thomson


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