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Microsoft faces Taiwan antitrust investigation
Taiwan's Fair Trade Commission has launched an investigation into whether or not Microsoft holds a monopoly position over the island's software market and if it abuses such a position, an official said Monday.

Google launches white spaces campaign
Google hopes a new Web site will help convince the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to allow a new generation of wireless broadband devices to connect via unused television spectrum.

Microsoft sues site to stop certification test leaks
A federal court in Connecticut has ordered a certification test help-site to stop publishing Microsoft-related materials after the software maker sued the company, claiming that it was selling actual certification exam questions.

Dell loses bid for ‘cloud computing’ trademark
Dell cannot register "cloud computing" as a trademark because the term is a generic one describing services offered by many companies, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has said in an initial ruling.

You don’t know tech: The InfoWorld news quiz
This was a strange week in tech. How strange? Scientists revealed they’ve figured out how to bend light beams, but major corporations still can’t deliver reliable e-mail, mapping, or high-speed wireless services. It was a week where comic videos sparked serious political debates and a judge gagged college students from talking about information that’s openly available on the Net. It was such a strange week that the RIAA actually paid one of its victims. Think you’ve got the inside skinny on all that? Then take our news quiz and prove it. Correct answers are worth 10 points, and consider yourself a geek among geeks if you manage a perfect score. Let’s begin.

Data security: What the law requires of IT
For most IT organizations, securing corporate data against compromise is priority No. 1. Girding the enterprise against breaches is a constant, thankless task requiring foresight, vigilance, and much in the way of IT expenditures. Keep up with the latest threats, or find your company in the headlines — and your job on the line.

What to do in the event of a data breach
If your organization suffers a data breach, you are required — in many instances — to notify individuals that their personal information may have been compromised. Security breach notification laws enacted in almost all states are designed to help protect affected individuals by giving them due warning and the opportunity to take action to protect themselves against the consequences of identity theft and unauthorized account access.