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06 Mar 2009
The biggest story with vnunet.com readers this week has been a makeover for Facebook. The new design adds Twitter-like features to the site, and also lets users follow the movements of their favourite celebrities or particular organisations, potentially making it more viable as a business tool. The update is due to go live next week, but in the meantime you can get a preview of the new look here.
Microsoft got a boost with the news that its flagship operating system has taken more market share in the internet access stakes, while it also fleshed out details on its next-gen Windows 7 and posted a new update for Vista SP2.
The Pirate Bay music piracy case has finally reached its conclusion, with the verdict expected next month. Many see this as a test case for the entertainment industry as a means of seeing how far it can go in the battle against illegal downloads.
Facebook
targets Twitter with latest makeover
New homepage expected next week
Windows
extends operating system lead
Apple loses out as Windows creeps towards 90 per cent market share for web
access
Prosecutor
demands prison for Pirate Bay operators
Stiff penalties demanded as court hears closing arguments
Microsoft
publishes latest Release Candidate of Vista SP2
Reports also emerge of an Internet Explorer removal option in Windows 7
Pirate
Bay trial comes to an end
Verdict expected next month
Microsoft
outlines Windows 7 tweaks
Three dozen new features for release candidate
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10 IT myths
Technological fairy tales still circulating
Spotify
user details compromised in major hack
Online music service warns its million-plus users to change their passwords
First
look: Apple Safari 4 beta
Apple looks to tempt Mac and Windows users with a speedy and attractive browser
Asus
shows off goodies to CeBIT hordes
Firm demos Eee PCT T91 tablet, Lamborghini notebook and Eee Keyboard PC
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