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Submission + - Company Sells Open-Source Software As Its Own (zabbix.com) 4

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teknopurge

on Monday August 18, 2008 @09:15AM

teknopurge writes: "After using the software for years I was shocked to find that one of my favorite open-source projects, Zabbix, had its code stolen, rebranded and sold for profit as Firescope. Touting thier product as "revolutionary", Firescope has apparently copied the Zabbix repository and themed the interface without adhering to the GPL that Zabbix is distributed with. Is this not the worst fear of every open source project?"

Submission + - Microsoft blows cover on iPhone-esque device (gearfuse.com)

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bob82

on Wednesday June 06, 2007 @01:04PM

bob82 writes: "When you develop a product with a large group of companies, sometimes it is hard to keep everybody's mouth shut. During the WM6 Japanese Edition press conference this morning, Microsoft was a bit too excited with what they've been working on with Sharp and Willcom. So here it goes, up on the screen for the gasping fans, people who have been following the viral marketing teaser site. This is just one day before the official announcement."

Submission + - Firefox 3.0 may block sites fingered by Google (computerworld.com)

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bookmarkrobin

on Wednesday June 06, 2007 @07:36AM

bookmarkrobin writes: "Mozilla Corp. is considering adding a tool to Firefox 3.0 that would automatically block Web sites thought to harbor malicious downloads, but the company's security chief refused to spell out details, saying Mozilla is "not ready to talk about the feature.""

Feed Aspirin may protect against cancer (pheedo.com)

From feed by nsfeed on Monday April 23, 2007 @10:12AM

Regular aspirin use may protect more than just your heart - it could also reduce your risk of cancer

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