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Mozilla could form base of a Google browser

Analysts agree that it would be of little benefit for Google to create a browser from scratch, but it could add value by adding components onto the open-source browser Mozilla. Read more »

Google mulls RSS support

Google is considering renewing support for the popular RSS Web publishing format in some of its services, marking the latest twist in a burgeoning standards war over technology that could change how people read the news. Read more »

Avoid using IE if possible: AusCERT

Australia's Computer Emergency Response Team (AusCERT) has recommended organisations "consider using a web browser other than Internet Explorer until a patch becomes available" — an option that many large firms cannot seriously consider. Read more »

Microsoft releases IE8 beta 2

On Wednesday in the US, Microsoft released the second public beta for Internet Explorer 8. Read more »

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Stateless computing to become core to cloud computing?

As companies glom onto cloud computing, stateless computing is likely to emerge as a core tenant within the cloud and one that can deliver cost savings, predicted the chief technology architect for Merrill Lynch. Read more »

Massive SQL-based Web attack decoded

The SANS Internet Storm Center has published details about the massive SQL-based Web attack that occurred over the weekend. Read more »

Sun: JavaFX can take on Flash

This week at Sun's JavaOne conference,the company introduced JavaFX, a rich Internet application environment set to compete with Adobe Systems' AIR and Microsoft's Silverlight. Read more »

Safari 3.1 update fixes 13 security flaws

Apple has released Safari 3.1 for users on Mac OS X and Windows. Along with new features are 13 security updates, most of the fixes address cross-site scripting flaws. Read more »

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50 significant moments from internet history

We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet. Read more »

Make the most of HTTP headers

By understanding how to take advantage of the information in HTTP headers, you can build more effective Web applications. Here's what you need to know. Read more »

Make the most of AJAX

AJAX has changed the way Web apps are developed and used. It allows for interactive Web pages and is on the cutting edge of current web trends. Read more »

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Chrome DNS shortcut revealed

Chris Duckett [blogs:betaliving] -- The Chromium Blog has detailed one of the shortcuts that Google Chrome uses to enhance the browsing experience: DNS prefetching. Read more »

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  • Staff A first look at Windows 7 beta

    In this week's Roundup we show you a preview of Windows 7 beta, cover news from the annual Macworld and more. Read more »

    -- posted by Staff

  • Staff Opera's new SDK: Better browsing on the Wii?

    Opera has thrown a little more love at device developers by announcing an updated version of its software development kit on Wednesday at CES. Read more »

    -- posted by Staff

  • Staff 2008: Time to call stumps

    It's another year down but some things never change. That was shown this week as Internet Explorer remained under fire from yet another zero-day exploit. In other news, we set a hard drive on fire and Apple cans its involvement with MacWorld. Read more »

    -- posted by Staff

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