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Sony's rootkit fiasco

November 21, 2005 The storm over the record label's antipiracy software raises questions about who owns the desktop and what exactly is a rootkit. TAGS: rootkit, Sony Corp., antipiracy, copy protection, CD, uninstaller, open source, security, spyware, MP3

FAQ: Sony's 'rootkit' CDs

November 11, 2005 Sony's copy protection could help hide new viruses on a PC. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself. TAGS: copy protection, rootkit, computer security company, computer user, presence, computer security, Sony Corp., security company, CD, virus, trojan horse, PC, hard drive

Massive Linux handout set for French schools

August 11, 2005 Local government finances project to distribute 64,000 packs of CDs with Linux and with free software for Windows and Mac OSes. TAGS: pack, Linux, region, open-source software, project, student, school, CD, open source, Apple Macintosh, Firefox, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Sony settles 'rootkit' class action lawsuit

December 29, 2005 The record label agrees to offer U.S. customers money and free downloads to encourage them to replace CDs that secretly install software. TAGS: class action lawsuit, class action, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, album, settlement, rootkit, Sony Corp., digital-rights management, CD, New York

Sony 'rootkit' prompts office clampdown on CD use

November 14, 2005 IT departments are reacting to a new threat: users bringing CDs to work that can introduce rootkit-like software to their systems. TAGS: Richard Starnes, rootkit, malicious software, policy, CD, Sony Corp., digital-rights management, audio CD, bank, Microsoft Corp.

New CD copy-lock technology nears market

December 16, 2004 Sony BMG Music Entertainment likely to release experimental CDs with new form of copy-protection early next year. TAGS: Sony BMG Music Entertainment, First 4 Internet Ltd., SunnComm Technologies, Bertelsmann Music Group, copy protection, U.S., CD, CEO

Disney's MP3 players for preteens

September 29, 2005 Designed for children as young as 6, the Disney Mix Sticks is a line of MP3 players that also accommodate prerecorded memory cards. Photos: Disney's MP3 player for kids TAGS: Disney Corp., The Walt Disney Co., digital music, MP3 player, memory card, digital audio, kid, MP3, CD

Tripping the rippers

September 28, 2001 Anti-piracy features on CDs promise to dramatically alter the online music landscape, potentially handing Microsoft a potent weapon against MP3 and other rivals of its Windows Media format. TAGS: music industry, Macrovision Corp., antipiracy, online music, copy protection, digital audio, software company, CD, Windows Media, Adobe PDF, Microsoft Corp., MP3, Sony Corp., Microsoft Windows

Warner Music readies CD-free 'e-label'

August 22, 2005 Record label will experiment with a new music label based on three-song clusters and digital downloads instead of physical CDs. TAGS: Warner Music Group Corp., mechanism, artist, download, CD

Notebooks dropping to $99

November 14, 2006 Dreaming of laptops? Now's a good time to buy, as retailers scramble to best each other with dipping holiday prices. TAGS: Circuit City Stores Inc., Wal-Mart Stores Inc., holiday season, rebate, Vonage Holdings Corp., Staples Inc., notebook computer, PC company, Compaq Computer Corp., Intel Celeron, pricing, retailer, laptop computer, CD, HP, TV

Nero updates Linux disc-burning software

July 29, 2005 Nero released version 2 of a Linux edition of its software for burning CDs and DVDs this week. TAGS: Nero, Linux, CD, DVD, Microsoft Windows

iPods to support copy-protected CDs?

November 18, 2005 Record label says its music from copy-protected CDs will play on Apple's iPod, but Apple disputes that notion. TAGS: EMI Group Plc., First 4 Internet Ltd., Macrovision Corp., label, controversy, copy protection, Apple Computer, album, Apple iPod, CD, Sony Corp., music, Apple iTunes, virus, security

Sony recalls risky 'rootkit' CDs

November 15, 2005 Sony BMG recalls millions of copy-protected CDs, but more security risks are spotted in what the uninstaller has left behind. TAGS: researcher, copy protection, security risk, Sony Corp., rootkit, uninstall, CD, trojan horse, instruction, blog, security, hard drive

PlayStation 3 stats spotlighted

May 17, 2005 Wireless controllers, connection to the PSP and a raging new graphics chip: See the PlayStation 3's performance specs as provided by Sony. TAGS: Sony PS3, Sony Playstation, DVD-ROM, Sony PSP, controller, Bluetooth, Sony PlayStation 2, 1080p, CD-ROM, GPU, IBM Corp., Wi-Fi, Sony Corp., CD, DVD, hard drive

Patch issued for Sony CD uninstaller

November 22, 2005 SunnComm Technologies issues a patch for a serious security flaw in its uninstallation program. TAGS: SunnComm Technologies, copy protection, uninstaller, Sony Corp., CD, security

New external DVD drive goes for gusto

August 1, 2005 Samsung's new 16X WriteMaster SE-W164C rewritable drive can store up to 8.5GB on one disc. TAGS: Iomega Corp., Samsung Electronics, DVD-drive, DVD, CD

XM, Starbucks burn new CDs

July 26, 2005 XM Satellite Radio and Starbucks' Hear Music division announce on Tuesday a new series of CDs. TAGS: Starbucks Corp., XM Satellite Radio, CD

Free CDs spread open source in India

May 25, 2005 To encourage use of computers, government distributes CDs containing localized versions of popular open-source applications. TAGS: India, Bangalore, open source, CD, open-source software, Firefox, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

Apple's iPod spurs mixed reactions

October 24, 2001 The Mac maker announces a digital music player to be released Nov. 10 that can store 1,000 songs. Analysts weigh its pros and cons. TAGS: Apple iPod, Apple Computer, reaction, Steve Jobs, digital music player, Creative Labs Inc., digital music, consumer electronics, FireWire, Apple Macintosh, music player, song, Apple iTunes, Sony Corp., CEO, battery

Sony settles with FTC in rootkit case

January 30, 2007 Proposed agreement includes barring Sony BMG from installing copy protection software on CDs without users' consent. TAGS: proposed settlement, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, rootkit, settlement, antipiracy, copy protection, agreement, Sony Corp., CD, security
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