The Cornish will just have to wait

Big biz slams brakes on new domains

ICANN has bowed to pressure from big business to push back the launch of new internet domains over fears of wholesale cybersquatting......read more

Source: The Register

Security Patch - Internet Explorer

As you are probably aware there has been a security issue with Internet Explorer making it unsafe to use.

Microsoft have now issued a patch to fix the problem.

To install the patch select a link below then, when you get to the download page click on download, then click run and then allow etc. Once installed you will be safe to use Internet Explorer again.

Security Patch for Windows XP Internet Explorer 7:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=0190a289-164e-41a7-8c01-fa1aaed3f531&displaylang=en


Security Patch for Windows Vista Internet Explorer 7:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=7887111d-4fac-4823-bdd2-a18d9468fdf0&displaylang=en

For other operating systems and different versions of Internet Explorer: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS08-078.mspx

A note about Hotmail

Here is a link to Windows Live Blog. People are leaving their comments on this blog about how upset they are with the new Hotmail.

Windows Live Hotmail program manager has published a response.

http://windowslivewire.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!2F7EB29B42641D59!16221.entry?8fdaa230

Hotmail holdouts grumble about 'pathetic' new interface

Microsoft isn’t having much luck with the redesign of Hotmail, which is currently playing havoc with thousands of user’s emails......Read more

Source: The Register

Microsoft rushes out emergency Windows update

Microsoft is about to issue an emergency security update to plug a vulnerability which could allow an internet worm to be spread via a computer without the user doing anything.....Read more

Source: The Register

Non-indigenous spiders thriving across Britain

Poisonous spiders are often brought into Britain with exotic plants. But where they once died off when winter came, rising temperatures have seen colonies become established. And they're spreading......Read more

Source: The Independent

Government Plans Giant Big Brother Database

Our Governement plans to create a giant "Big Brother" database holding information about every phone call, email and internet visit made in the UK

An increasing number of influential figures from across the political spectrum have expressed growing alarm over the scale of the proposals that would give the state unprecedented access into the lives of its citizens....Read more

Source: The Independent