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Anonymous Hacker Pleads Guilty | 5 Windows 8 Gripes MS Must Fix

Anonymous Hacker Pleads Guilty | 5 Windows 8 Gripes MS Must Fix
May 29, 2013
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Between The Lines Columnist 5 Windows 8 Gripes Microsoft Must Address
By Michael Endler
Almost in spite of itself, Windows 8 could finally be poised for takeoff. But first, Microsoft will need to appease unhappy and confused users.

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Anonymous Hacker Jeremy Hammond Pleads Guilty
Hammond faces up to 10 years in prison and $2.5 million restitution for Stratfor, law enforcement hacks committed under the banners of Anonymous, AntiSec and LulzSec.

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Executives at money-transfer business Liberty Reserve charged with running "bank of choice for the criminal underworld."

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Business leaders believe in big data's potential but are frustrated by lengthy projects and complicated tools, according to IDG/Kapow study.

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"Most people don't really need a PC if the truth of the matter be told because they simply surf, shop, play games, or social network. A tablet/smartphone would suit their purposes perfectly."
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