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Wednesday Evening News & Reviews. (1 Comments) (link)
Wednesday, 26-May-2004 19:13:20 (GMT +10) - by Firemoth

The Inquirer is reporting that Microsoft is to pay Norway's Opera Software $12.75 million to prevent a possible lawsuit. More information here. Thanks xtortion.

AusCERT have released the 2004 Australian Computer Crime and Security Survey here. The link also includes the 2003 and 2002 surveys. Please note that you will not be able to view the pdf unless download it.

iTNews is reporting that Microsoft could be working on a new version of Windows for use in super computers, The new version of Windows is reportedly "Windows Server HPC Edition". Thanks Murray.

Kaspersky Labs has information on a possible new virus using .bmp files and a vulnerability in MS Internet Explorer versions 5.0 and 5.5 to spread. Thanks podgesss.

TWSJ is running an article on computer gamers making money from large companies such as Samsung Electronics and Coca-Cola sponsoring their talent.

Military.com are reporting that scientists at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory have developed Liquid armor.

Yahoo! News has information that Symantec Anti Virus 2004 has a flaw that could allow attackers to run malicious code on a user's system. More information here.

Dan over at Dan's Data has new letters up on his site, here.

Designtechnica have some information on rumours that Apple could be developing a Video iPod.

Motherboards:
Enermax Noisetaker EG475AX-VE 475W PSU reviewed by PimpRig.
MSI K8N Neo Platinum Edition reviewed by Neoseeker.
Soltek SL-KT880E-RL Mainboard on VIA KT880 Chipset reviewed by X-Bit Labs.
NVIDIA’s nForce3 250GB reviewed by Sudhian Media.

Storage:
Eksitdata HD Guard reviewed by Controlled-Insanity.
CoolMax X-TREME FILES reviewed by Extreme Reviews.
Plextor PX-708A 8X Dual Format DVD Burner reviewed by TechFreaks.

Cooling:
Danger Den P4 RBX Power kit reviewed by MADSHRIMPS.
Corsair Hydrocool200EX Watercooling reviewed by Hexus.
Alphacool Cape Watercooling Kit reviewed by GruntvillE.

Video:
Chaintech 'Apogee' FX5700Ultra reviewed by 3Dvelocity.

Audio:
Sennheiser HD 212 Pro and HD 270 headphones reviewed by Dan's Data.

Mods:
PCToyland Dual Cold Cathode Kits reviewed by Controlled-Insanity.

Misc:
Canon PowerShot Pro1 reviewed by Bytesector.
X2: The Threat reviewed by The Modfathers.
Ahanix iMon Universal IR Remote Control reviewed by Big Bruin.

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