August 27, 2007
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1. TorrentSpy shuts down in the U.S.
2. Separating fact from fiction on digital copyrights
3. Open-source SugarCRM eyes stock market entry
4. Intel updates vPro for desktops
5. Photos: Cracking open the Wii
6. Visiting San Francisco Bay, in a warehouse
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1. TorrentSpy shuts down in the U.S.
Under siege by Hollywood, the company bars American residents
from the site.
Mon Aug 27 09:25:00 PDT 2007
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2. Separating fact from fiction on digital copyrights
Qorvis' Maura Corbett says copyright law wasn't intended to
serve as a stick for rights holders to wield against the freedom
of information.
Mon Aug 27 04:00:00 PDT 2007
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3. Open-source SugarCRM eyes stock market entry
The open-source packaged application company, which is releasing
the beta of a major product upgrade, is on track to go public, CEO says.
Mon Aug 27 08:11:00 PDT 2007
http://ct.news.com.com/clicks?t=39806385-87c47f4b466864d2ea83c311d0900053-bf&s=5&fs=0
4. Intel updates vPro for desktops
New features of the processor include better security, management
and energy savings.
Mon Aug 27 05:00:00 PDT 2007
http://ct.news.com.com/clicks?t=39806386-87c47f4b466864d2ea83c311d0900053-bf&s=5&fs=0
5. Photos: Cracking open the Wii
A step-by-step summary of TechRepublic's project to take apart
the Wii. Caution: This will seriously void your warranty.
Mon Aug 27 10:00:00 PDT 2007
http://ct.news.com.com/clicks?t=39806387-87c47f4b466864d2ea83c311d0900053-bf&s=5&fs=0
6. Visiting San Francisco Bay, in a warehouse
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Bay Model is a wonder of
watershed simulations, even after computers replaced it.
Mon Aug 27 10:18:00 PDT 2007
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