New & Noteworthy: ContentBarrier for free!; @home in trouble; Megahertz myth; Pro Skater; more

ContentBarrier for free! Andrew Dunning writes: "The latest iTools Update contains this statement from Apple: 'In response to the discontinuation of KidSafe, Internet security company Intego is offering its ContentBarrier software, a $39.95 retail value, free to iTools members for a limited time. ContentBarrier is a highly rated application that helps parents protect their kids from inappropriate content on the Internet.' After one signs up, on Intego's website, you get this message: 'You will receive instructions on where to download your product by e-mail during the first week of September 2001.'"

Cable allies to leave Excite@Home This cnet.com article states: "Financially troubled Excite@Home said Friday that cable partners Comcast and Cox Communications have decided to end their long-term relationships with the high-speed Internet service before next summer. In the meantime, Excite@Home broadband Net access customers served by Cox and Comcast must wait for a new or updated agreement, or consider other options."

Pogue on Megahertz myth David Pogue's latest column in the New York Times looks at the now infamous "Megahertz myth."

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 1.0 is now available for the Mac.

Decrypting e-books An article from technologyreview.com states: "An anonymous programmer has found a way to decrypt Microsoft Reader e-books, spurring digital-rights debate."

Wireless networks in schools A wired.com article looks at the growing use of wireless networks in schools.

Autodesk to Acquire Media 100 Software Line See the press release for details.

New Windows virus A computerworld.com article states: "Antivirus vendor Central Command Inc. has detected a new worm (Win32.Invalid.A@mm) that, disguised as a warning from Microsoft Corp., mass mails itself to users and once launched from an attachment, encrypts executable files, rendering them unusable."

Windows RG Several readers have now alerted us to this Windows satire. It's well done.

Fonty awards Another reader alerted us to the "news" that Helvetica Bold Oblique has won Best Font for 2001. :)