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Good morning,

A spot of thought provocation to kick off the new week as iTnews editor Brett Winterford examines the world of software lock-in.

The result is five ways to avoid it - but if you can think of any we've missed (or in your experience the ones listed don't work) drop in a comment and let us know.

-- Ry Crozier

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By Phil Muncaster | October 12, 2009

Flaws could lead to denial of service.

 
 
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