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European library dragged down by demand
An EU library of famous works such as Dante's Divine Comedy and Beethoven's 9th Symphony has been taken offline only a day after it launched.
Google turns on the SearchWiki
Google has launched a new service that allows users to tailor to their own search results.
Dell profits down - and there's more trouble ahead
Dell has reported a year-on-year drop in profits of 5% and has warned of tough times ahead.
Nokia brings Lotus Notes to smartphones
Nokia smartphones will be able to access IBM Lotus Notes corporate email starting from next month, as the world's top handset maker battles Blackberry-maker RIM.
Snow Leopard poised for early release
Apple may be planning to release the next version of OS X earlier than expected, according to a slip from a company executive.
PayPal users frozen out of accounts
PayPal users are being locked out of their accounts after changing their default currency setting, leaving them with no way to access or withdraw their money.
Gmail spruced up with themes
Google has added 30 new themes to GMail, bringing the same level of customisation to its webmail service as it has long offered on the iGoogle portal.
Google's Lively goes deathly quiet
Google's brave foray into the 3D virtual world has been brought to a shuddering halt.
Ballmer still frosty on Yahoo deal
Steve Ballmer has reiterated that Microsoft has no interest in buying Yahoo, despite the resignation of Jerry Yang.
Mozilla's Google dependence draws tax inquiry
Mozilla has revealed that 88% of its revenues in 2007 came from Google, a dependence which has prompted the US Internal Revenue Service to investigate its non-profit status.
Microsoft's Morro not a McAfee rival
Microsoft has denied that Morro, its forthcoming free antivirus suite, will be a rival for major players Symantec and McAfee.
What's on this week's PC Pro podcast?
The PC Pro podcast is now available every Thursday.
BMW launches the Beamer browser in 7-series
Bavarian motoring manufacturer BMW has launched the world's first full-internet surfing car.
Epson joins netbook goldrush
Printer-maker Epson has entered the netbook fray, as the industry's headlong dash into the new product category continues to surprise.
BNP members list sparks flurry of web spin-offs
The leaked membership list of British National Party members is spreading like wildfire across the internet, as opportunists attempt to cash in on public interest.
BT bans Phorm chatter on its forums
BT is preventing customers from discussing its Phorm Webwise trials on the company's support forums.
Facebook draws flack over verification fee
Facebook has announced a new scheme that allows developers to get their apps verified for a fee, provoking a storm of criticism on its forums.
Mobile phone makers agree energy rating
The world's top five mobile-phone makers have launched an energy rating system for chargers, making it easier for consumers to compare and choose the ones consuming the least energy.
Virgin Media touts 16Mb/sec for ADSL customers
Virgin Media has launched a new 16Mb/sec connection for its ADSL customers.
Microsoft replaces OneCare with free "Morro"
Microsoft is to scrap its Live OneCare security package and replace it with a free application called Morro, designed to run on low-powered machines.
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