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This is a story not so much about hackers bringing down an organisation's network, but about a virus software breaking down and attacking its own operating system. Just thought it would be interesting to share a story about what could go wrong even when you're trying to protect yourself against viruses. In this case, Coles was affected, with point of sale terminals shutting down as a result of the software bug.

Bug off standards! It is "www.google.com", not "http://www.google.com"!!

facebook fixed the bug that allow users to view the instant message from their friend. Privacy issued rised again for Facebook.

Steve Jobs announces that Apple has no intention of supporting Flash sites through iphones and ipads in the future. Claiming that Flash has too many bugs, drains batteries too quickly and is too oriented to PCs. Apple has not intimated that they will offer an alternative solution. Do we believe these reasons, or are there more politics at play here? I'm inclined to think there is something more. Granted Apple does make every attempt to provide its users with a high level of reliability and useability which Flash obviously undermines. Clearly such standards are what differentiates the quality levels of Apple from Mac. The power is with the market then. Will users opt for other devices that do support Flash, or will the Apple brand keep its power despite not supporting the major software brand used to build interactive sites? Interestingly, although Flash is not recognised officially as a 'standard' HTML5 does support certain Flash features. Adobe has commented that it is committed to improving its Flash product.