Cisco Source Code Stolen
Hackers broke into Cisco's network last week and stole 800MB of Cisco's router operating system source code. The code was then posted on the Internet. Security experts feel that having the source code available will allow hackers to launch denial-of-service attacks (Cisco controls 62 percent of the router market).

65 Arrests Made in P2P Child Porn Case
In the past few months the FBI, Justice Department, and Immigrations have made 65 arrests and investigated 1,000 users who used P2P (peer-to-peer) file sharing to transfer child pornography. The accused used P2P rather than downloading the pictures from traditional servers, in hopes that the P2P transfers would prove more difficult to track.

Watch TV on Your Cell Phone
Samsung is set to unveil a cell phone that will receive satellite TV signals and provide users with up to 40 channels. The launch will take place in South Korea and if it's successful in that market, will be launched in the U.S.

UN Asks for Biotech Agricultural Funding
The United Nations released a report Monday stating that genetic engineering and agricultural biotechnology may greatly help poorer countries, but more money needs to be spent to implement the technologies there. The report goes so far as to say that environmentalists' concern over genetically-altered food has not been proven, and that in fact, this food has helped the environment by allowing farmers to grow resilient crops without using pesticides. Many Europeans oppose genetic engineering of agriculture, and many corporations are using the technology solely for the benefit of the richer countries. The UN is asking for corporations to spend money on developing nations, not for the sake of profit, but out of social responsibility.

Online Grocers Making a Comeback
After a few big-name online grocers went belly up in the 90's, online grocers seem to be making a comeback by starting small and expanding slowly. Webvan, an online grocer that declared bankruptcy in 2001, went through $830 million by expanding too quickly. Now grocers like Safeway.com, Freshdirect.com, and Peapod.com are making names for themselves.

Cell Phone and DSL Companies Cloak Fees by Using Unclear Terminology
Cell phone and DSL providers add fees to your bill, using names that make it sound like government regulations are the culprit. Terms like "Regulatory Programs Fee," "Supplier FUSF Recovery," and "State-Gross Receipts Recovery" are being used, and the companies don't include these in the rates they show you when you sign up. The companies argue that these fees help make up for the losses they incur when they have to update their systems because of government regulations. Consumers might argue that these fees should be listed when they sign up, rather than being disguised.

Google May Make Concessions with GMail
The controversy continues over Google's GMail service. State Sen. Liz Figueroa, who voiced strong opposition to the service, now says that negotiations with Google are producing positive results. Other privacy advocate groups say that they can't get in contact with anyone at Google and are very concerned about the service. GMail has yet to be released, but it promises users 1GB of storage in exchange for monitoring users' email and sending them ads based on their conversations. GMail also intends to keep its users' emails forever, raising concerns about Google's intent to use this information.

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Choosing an Online Music Source
Have you considered buying music on the Internet but are nervous about getting started? There are several sites out there, many of which don't require a monthly fee, that allow you to purchase single songs and burn CDs for your personal use. Now you don't have to buy an entire album to hear the one song that you love. These sites make it easy to search and find the music you want, buy it, and download it to your machine. Burning a CD or exporting it to your MP3 player is as easy as pushing a button, as long as you have the right hardware (note: most PCs sold today have CD-writing capabilities). For a quick comparison of the major music sites, click here. This site describes the fees associated with each site and gives you an idea of the selection of music they offer.

Using Task Manager When Your Applications are Stuck
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