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DNS patch causes BIND blunder

The group responsible for maintaining the internet's most popular domain name software BIND has admitted it caused problems by fast-tracking a security patch designed to fix the widescale DNS flaw discovered by researcher Dan Kaminsky this month. Read more »

Google privacy blunder opens up share lists

Google has followed in the footsteps of Facebook by changing its Google Reader to make shared items automatically available to Google Talk contacts. Read more »

Microsoft says sorry for update blunder

Microsoft has apologised for a Windows Server update that automatically installed the Windows Desktop Search (WDS) tool on users' desktops without approval. Read more »

Fighting Office with open source

Michael Meeks is a distinguished engineer at Novell. But his current project may be his toughest yet. He is in charge of tackling interoperability between Novell's OpenOffice.org productivity suite and Microsoft Office. And as with anything relating to Microsoft, this involves more than just technology. Read more »

Development pressures compromising online security

The pressure to get e-commerce sites up and running by market-led deadlines means that security often gets overlooked in the development process, according to one expert. Read more »

Linux Australia fights Motion Picture Association of America notice

What seems to be an embarrassing blunder by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) in its hunt for online pirates has prompted Linux Australia to contact its legal representatives and warn of a possible breach of Australian law. Read more »

How eight pixels cost Microsoft millions

Microsoft's lack of multicultural savvy cost the Redmond behemoth millions of dollars, according to a company executive. Read more »

Features (5)

The Seven Deadly Sins of AJAX application development

The AJAX bandwagon is a good place to be. It takes you to faster, more efficient, more dynamic apps. But it also has pitfalls all its own. Read more »

How the Mac was born, and other tales

Steve Jobs will be the star attraction when the Macworld Conference and Expo opens to the public Tuesday, but many Mac fans might be just as interested in hearing from one of the original Mac's creators. Read more »

Interview bloopers offer good insight into what not to say

Often, the best advice comes from those who've suffered through the toughest lessons. Here readers share their job interview gaffes to help you avoid making the same mistakes. Read more »

Your biggest project management mistake

What's your worst project management mistake? Some project management veterans share their biggest blunders. Add yours to the list. Read more »

Project tips: Don't discourage the reporting of bad news

Warning of a potential risk is absolutely a valid use of the status reporting processââ,¬"even if the risk ultimately does not materialise. See why bad news reporting is not only desirable but also vital. Read more »

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