Microsoft to pull plug on Windows 98 & ME in July

Seeded on Thu Apr 13, 2006 1:12 AM EDT (Australian News Network)

Microsoft has begun reminding users of Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, and Windows Millennium that it will cut off all support for the aging operating systems in July.

technology, microsoft, windows

Microsoft to 'open the doors' of Linux labs

Seeded on Thu Apr 6, 2006 7:41 AM EDT (zdnet.com.au)

Microsoft will launch a Web site to share the activities of its internal Linux laboratories, an effort to sample feedback from customers who combine Microsoft and open-source software

technology, windows, linux

Apple hears complaints, offers volume controls - Hardware

Seeded on Wed Mar 29, 2006 11:17 PM EST (Australian News Network)

Faced with criticism and litigation charging its portable music players can cause hearing loss, Apple Wednesday released a software update for fifth-generation iPods and the iPod nano.

technology, apple, ipod

Mum sentenced over online auction scams - Top stories - Breaking News 24/7 - NEWS.com.au

Seeded on Mon Mar 20, 2006 7:23 AM EST (Australian News Network)

Mother-of-two Leanne Emanuel, 24, yesterday admitted fleecing unsuspecting internet shoppers over 11 months.

ebay, australia, odd-news

Manly Daily: Pub security stir

Seeded on Wed Mar 15, 2006 6:43 AM EST (manlydaily.com.au)

To have a drink in the New Brighton Hotel,you now need to hand over their driver's licence, which is swiped in a digital device, No Swipe... you are denied entry. Is this going to far...???

odd-news, hotels, australian