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Adobe have warned of a Buffer overflow vulnerability in their Adobe Reader product. If exploited, it could allow the execution of arbitrary code under the privileges of the local user. Users of Adobe Reader and PDF files should have a read of this article.
Just a reminder that Win2K users might want to grab a copy of the final update rollup for Windows 2000. This update contains all of the security patches issued since the release of Service Pack 4. Full details and download links can be found on Microsoft’s website. Further updates are unlikely as Microsoft have officially stopped supporting this OS.
A new wireless broadband system which enables signals to be transmitted up to 22km, and known as xMax, is being developed in the USA. The system piggybacks on the same carrier frequencies used by TV and Pager services. If this takes off it could be very promising for rural users.
Deanodriver sends word that "The European Parliament has voted by a massive majority to reject the software patents directive", something which will make a lot of people happy... and some unhappy. Read it here.
Hexus have had a long hard look at Battlefield2 and posted a review of the new game, which follows up on the successful Battlefield 1942 game and its Desert Combat mod. I think I've put nearly 40hrs into this game already and if I can drag myself away from it for a while I might get this news post finished.
Podcasting! What is it? Ever wanted to run your own radio station? Well, get into the Podcasting scene and you can. "Wikipedia describes Podcasting as a method of publishing files to the internet, allowing users to subscribe to a feed and receive new files automatically." Have a read of this article and get all the dirt on how to cast your own Pods. The Tech Zone also have an article called Podcasting Your Blog, Blogging Vs Podcasting. On Cnet there is a Create your own podcast instructional page.
Another spam-king is set to appear in court according to this article on ZDNet. " Christopher Smith, who allegedly sent a billion junk e-mails to America Online subscribers, was arrested at a Minneapolis airport after he stepped off a plane from the Dominican Republic." A good thing for us all. My daily spam has reached the point where my email address is Opt-In only. Any sender not on the opt-in list gets redirected straight to the junk bin, which makes email all but useless at times.
AnandTech have posted a roundup of seven nForce4 Ultra Motherboards. If you are planning a new AMD machine or upgrading an older box, then this might be worth a read.
More information and images from NASA's Deep Impact comet collision are available on the NASA website. 10Kms/Sec, now that’s getting a move on.
That’s all for now.
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