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Dumping Microsoft Internet Explorer for a different browser

As reported by the BBC yesterday (Saturday 16th January 2010), the German government has warned web users to find an alternative browser to Internet Explorer (IE) to protect security.  It closely followed Microsofts admission that IE had been the ‘weak link’ in recent attacks on Googles systems.  Microsoft have obviously tried to defend their browser, […]

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‘Rock Group’ (the laptop makers) go into administration

Rock specialise in high-spec laptops for the gaming sector, but have fallen into administration.
They are citing the following reasons:

Cashflow difficulties as a result of ’stock misappropriation’ by a former employee
Lowering of credit limits by suppliers
Lack of regular supply of key components

The administrators (Deloitte) are still hopeful that they will be able to sell the business […]

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