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Internet
iiNet attempts to delay copyright case rejected
By
Ry Crozier
| May 08, 2009
Attempts by ISP iiNet to delay the start of its copyright case have been rejected by the Federal Court, with a decision now expected before Christmas, the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) has revealed.
Telecommunications
Telstra appoints David Thodey as chief, Donald McGauchie resigns
By
| May 08, 2009
Telstra has extended an olive branch to the federal government by appointing group managing director of enterprise and government David Thodey as its CEO.
Operating Systems
Windows 7 raises complaints from rivals - report
By
Staff Writers
| May 08, 2009
Microsoft's next version of Windows is stirring fresh complaints of anticompetitive behaviour from rivals who say the new version of the operating system gives unfair advantage to Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser, the Financial Times reported.
Telecommunications
Union starts lobbying Telstra chief
By
Staff writers
| May 08, 2009
The national president of the Communications Electrical Plumbing Union (CEPU) has wasted no time setting out a wishlist for incoming Telstra chief David Thodey to address.
Software
Microsoft plans to patch PowerPoint flaw
By
Shaun Nichols
| May 08, 2009
Microsoft is preparing to issue a patch for a security vulnerability that has plagued users since early last month.
Linux & Open Source
Intel and Novell make mobile push
By
Shaun Nichols
| May 08, 2009
Intel and Novell have renewed their backing for Linux-based mobile devices.
Internet
Sergey Brin reflects on the state of search
By
Shaun Nichols
| May 08, 2009
Google founder Sergey Brin has shared his thoughts on the progress of the web search market.
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