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Mozilla, maker of open source Web browser application Firefox, released a new version of the program that fixes a security issue stemming from an interaction between Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE) and Firefox. Version 2.0.0.5 of Firefox was made available for download on Wednesday ...

Sony BMG has filed a US$12 million lawsuit against the Amergence Group (formerly SunnComm), claiming that the company did not perform as expected in developing copyright protection software for music CDs ...

Drivers have become accustomed to security cameras that catch a license plate number when someone violates a traffic law at toll booths and even stoplights. However, the lowly traffic camera is sparking a whole new debate in its role as part of the homeland security initiative that the New York Police Department has for Wall Street and contiguous areas of Manhattan...

Credit card and ID thieves are turning to charities to help them validate credit card numbers, says computer security company Symantec ...

Remember back when the primary use for the VCR was recording television shows playing at one time to watch them at a more convenient hour? Time-shifting has long been a technique of gadget lovers, and open source software advocates are no exception ...

Sure, you can walk into any big-box bookstore and see several shelves full of volumes about open source software -- about why you should use it, how to use it, and what to do when you stumble on problems. Likewise, the Web sites of Linux-related companies and organizations are chock-full of white papers and articles analyzing one or another's position on open source hot topics...

While wireless carriers are shuddering in the face of the iPhone's launch, Sprint Nextel has sent letters to some of its more demanding customers telling them, in effect, "you're fired." ...

Years ago, endurance athletes spent a big chunk of their training energy mapping routes, measuring distances and figuring paces. That's because the only way to determine how long and fast they were running or cycling was to drive the distance in the car to establish mileage and then time the workout to calculate speed. Those same athletes would contort themselves to touch their neck pulse points during exercise, the other arm crooked to see a watch and track their heart rate...

Adobe Systems released two suites of software -- Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Premium and Adobe Creative Suite 3 Master Collection -- representing a major step for the company as it integrates its recent acquisitions ...

U.S. Department of Homeland Security CIO Scott Charbo was in the hot seat Wednesday, testifying before a Congressional subcommittee on the hundreds of security breaches that have occurred at various areas within his organization in the last couple of years. Some reports pin the number around 800, and they comprise everything from stolen laptops to Web site hacks...

Google wants to go beyond discussing its latest tools and products with blog readers -- the search engine giant is eager to share its corporate viewpoint with public policy makers ...

Ubuntu will not be joining the list of open source OS and productivity suits recently linked to MS through interoperability deals, said Ubuntu founder and Canonical CEO Mark Shuttleworth ...

Last year, SAP spin-off company Tealeaf introduced software that allows call center agents and other customer service representatives to view what customers see through their Web browsers through an application called "cxReveal." Now, the company has announced an upgrade to that software that integrates that package with any Web-based CRM (customer relations management) software...

How can companies establish effective customer relationship management in the heat of battle? We're not talking about a military action; the conflict in this case exists between entertainment companies and their customers ...

"Modular" and "virtualized" are now buzzwords of the enterpriseserver world, andSun Microsystems is aiming to offer both with its rollout of the Blade 6000 Modular System. The line of servers includes models that run onIntel's and AMD's processors, as well as on Sun's ...

As any gadget-happy music lover knows, the Holy Grail of mobile personal electronics is having all functions on one slim device: voice calls, photography, music, mobile Internet access, personal organizer, calendar, and maybe a few little PC applications on the side. However, most multifunction devices released so far fall short in some way -- too big, low resolution, not enough music storage...

Intel will be eliminating a toxic heavy metal from its computer chip manufacturing process starting in the second half of this year ...

Not long ago, consumers had a clear choice to make when shopping for a digital camera: size versus power. Smaller cameras traveled well and fit into a pocket, but they were lacking in resolution and cutting-edge features ...

Allegations of illegal gambling, reports of online orgies, and even an active investigation in Europe of sexual abuse and misconduct seem to have overshadowed the tamer daily goings-on in the virtual world Second Life ...

Social networking site MySpace has announced that it will launch a group of branded channels for video content produced by partners such asThe New York Times,National Geographic, and Octane TV. Each channel will be housed within the MySpace Video area of the site and will feature content customized for various MySpace audiences by the media partners...