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Important Stories, Commentary & More from Ziff Davis
By Jim Louderback
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November 30, 2004
Vol. 3, No. 91
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This Week: Mad Monks and Fruitcake, Nasty Cell-Phone Virus
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E-Commerce Snafu Imperils Global Fruitcake Supply
I can't believe the major networks aren't all over this.
We've got the exclusive details on how a poorly worded
systems spec threatens timely delivery of the world's best
fruitcake. This story has it all--an obscure order of monks,
gross application development negligence and a generous
dollop of everyone's favorite holiday treat. Will it end
happily? Will those fruitcakes ever make it off of the
island of misfit sweets? Read our story for the sad yet
oddly cloying details.
Where's Rudolph When You Need Him?
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SCO Site Hacked Again
It's the Internet equivalent of writing on the bathroom
walls, but sometimes it's too darn funny to pass up. We've
got a serious, reasoned story on how SCO's site was hacked
repeatedly over the past four days, detailing what happened
and when. We've got an official response from SCO's
spokesperson. But the best part of our story? We captured
the hacked home page before it was fixed. Read the story,
and then check out our side-splitting screen shot.
SCO Site Hacked:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-362-1-278-1004620-15377-0-0-0-1
Security Expert Delivers Google Desktop Warning
I've been a fan of Bruce Schneier for a long time. He's one
of the best computer security experts around, and when he
talks, you really should listen. Well, we got him to talk,
this time about Google's new desktop search product. It's
good, he claims--too good. It can bypass some types of
encryption, recover secret stuff from your Internet cache
and even reveal files from other users on shared computers.
Ouch. But it's not Google's fault, he insists. Don't miss
his guest column, where he unveils the true culprits in this
revealing morality play. Oh, and find out how to fix the
problems, too!
Don't Blame Google:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-362-1-278-1004620-15380-0-0-0-1
Nasty Cell-Phone Virus Adds Second Payload
Smart-phone users, beware! A nasty worm is making the rounds
that can disable all of the non-calling capabilities on your
phone--turning that $500 smart phone into a dim-witted pile
of plastic and parts. Find out how to keep yourself safe,
and what this latest infestation means for the sanctity of
our cell phones.
Cell Phone Virus Attacks:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-362-1-278-1004620-15383-0-0-0-1
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
Looking to buy the best high-tech products for everyone on
your list? PCMag.com has you covered, with our ultimate
holiday shopping list. We've got details on the best gifts
for everyone on your list, with a handy shopping cheat sheet
that you can print out and carry with you. And if you're
shopping for an Extreme Geek, don't miss ExtremeTech's Geek
Gift Guide. Plus our take on the best places to shop online,
and the best bets for last-minute bargains! If you're buying
tech, start with us.
Ultimate Holiday Shopping Guide:
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Geek Gift Guide:
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Bargains Online:
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Hands On with iPod Wannabes
We just got in four super-new, hard drive-based MP3 players,
each looking to out-iPod Apple. We put each through our
exhaustive audio test suite and lined them up against the
Apple standard. How did they do? If you're looking to buy a
sweet new portable player for someone (or for yourself),
don't miss our hands-on reviews. We'll let you know whether
Creative, iRiver or Virgin can match that special iPod
savoir faire. Plus, a special, in-depth look at the Creative
Zen Micro--the first serious competitor to the iPod Mini.
iPod Wannabes Reviewed:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-362-1-278-1004620-15395-0-0-0-1
Zen Micro in Depth:
http://ct.eletters.whatsnewnow.com/rd/cts?d=181-362-1-278-1004620-15398-0-0-0-1
That's it for today's What's New Now. Remember, you can
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