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Tech News from August 24th to August 31st, 2005

Please help the victims of Hurricane Katrina by making a donation to any of the following organizations supplying relief aid:

The Salvation Army: Call 1-800-SALARMY or www.1800salarmy.org

American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund: 1-800-HELP NOW, or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish). Mail contributions to your local Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C. 20013 or online at www.redcross.org

Key Web links for tracking Katrina's aftermath
Sites around the Web offer details on Hurricane Katrina's devastation and information on how you can help. CNET News.com 8/31/05 10:26 AM The Net

Opera offers free registrations for its 10th anniversary
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Opera Software is offering free registrations for its popular Web browser Opera... MacMinute 8/31/05 6:50 AM

Is Malware Hiding in Your Windows Registry?
Security company says vulnerability could allow malicious software to lurk undetected. PCWorld.com - Latest News Stories 8/31/05 1:54 PM

Timbuktu Pro 8.5 for Mac OS X released (Editors note: this is a great tool for Multiple Platforms users)
Netopia today released version 8.5 of its Timbuktu remote control software for Mac OS X. Simple setup... MacNN 8/31/05 10:55 AM

With 25-song cap, iTunes phone may underwhelm
Also: Sony starts build-to-order PC sales.
CNET News.com 8/31/05 1:54 PM

Create an iPod with both HFS and FAT32 partitions
I'm not a specialist, but I studied the Create a bootable HFS+ partition and a FAT32 partition on one external drive hint to do this. It works for me, with a Powerbook, iPod mini 4GB, Tiger, and tested on Windows XP. Mac OS X Hints 8/29/05 4:28 AM System

Apple offers Mac Mini 'test drive'
Online promotion lets customers return the Mini after 30 days. Is it a sign the company's foray into low-cost computing has fizzled? CNET News.com 8/31/05 12:46 PM

Zotob worm linked to credit card fraud ring
Turkish authorities have linked one of the suspects in the Zotob worm investigation to individuals thought to be part of a credit card fraud ring. CNET News.com 8/30/05 02:33PM PDT

Microsoft investigates another IE flaw report
Software giant probes report of a new browser flaw that, according to its discoverer, could let attackers run malicious code on users' PCs. CNET News.com Monday August 29, 2005 10:30PM PDT

ID theft creates opportunities for data companies
Identity theft is spurring credit bureaus and banks to offer services designed to protect against fraud. CNET News.com Sunday August 28, 2005 05:55PM PDT

U.S. defense networks attacked via China
Web sites in China are being used as a staging ground for attacks on U.S. Defense Department networks, according to reports. CNET News.com Thursday August 25, 2005 05:42AM PDT