New and Noteworthy: Apple developers up 250%; Printing firms admit taking data

Apple developers up 250% Macworld UK reports that Apple has grown the size of its global developer community by 250 per cent (two-and-a-half-times) over the past two years. "The increased interest in Apple is due to the switch to the Unix-based OS X operating system, and its entry into the open source community." More.

Printing firms admit taking data Yesterday we noted an article by ZDNN alleging that Lexmark engaged in involuntary data retrieval from users. They've now posted a follow-up piece indicating that Lexmark and HP have confirmed that they are using software that reports back on the way people are using their printer products. "The two printing manufacturers use the software to understand customer behaviour, and the installation on PCs is automatic once the users have consented. The companies say that they do not collect any personal information that can be traced back to the user." More.

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