NEWS OFF THE WEB

Last rites for Microsoft's loathed browser IE6

New Off The Web "Mark your diaries for 4 March because in Denver the funeral arrangements are well underway for the planned passing that day of Internet Explorer 6, commonly referred to as IE6..."

Read the full article at: BBC

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Filed: 2010-02-25 13:05:44 by Stephen

Dalai Lama on Twitter

New Off The Web "Yes, even the Dalai Lama is on Twitter. And what's more, the Tibetan spiritual leader – who once laughed at a suggestion of using an internet social networking website – already has more than 68,000 followers."

Read the full article at: AP/NZ Herald

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Filed: 2010-02-24 09:22:30 by Stephen

Welcome to FarmVille

New Off The Web "Perhaps you've only heard of FarmVille from your cluttered Facebook news feed, informing you that so-and-so has just planted their 15th field of soybeans, or built their first barn, or earned a brightly coloured ribbon in recognition of their virtual agricultural achievements..."

Read the full article at: NZ Herald

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Filed: 2010-02-23 16:18:54 by Stephen

PleaseRobMe website reveals dangers of social networks

New Off The Web "A website called PleaseRobMe claims to reveal the location of empty homes based on what people post online."

Read the full article at: BBC

Category: News off the Web
Filed: 2010-02-19 13:24:52 by Stephen