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The British Phonographic Industry has serious complaints against telecom giant BT for neglecting the issue of illegal file sharing. The BPI has made its complaints after gathering IP addresses of about 100,000 illegal file sharers within the BT network. The organisation claims that BT is not being responsible enough in tackling a serious crime like net piracy for fear of losing customers.

British Telecom sources were ready to offer clarification following the accusation. A spokesperson acknowledged that early in the year, the BPI presented IP addresses of presumed illegal downloaders, but was quick to add that investigations into the activities of subscribers was a delicate issue. He explained that investigations, if carried out, would be highly intrusive, which might not go down too well with individual customers.

Geoff Taylor of the BPI spoke to The Mirror regarding this, saying that a company like BT must necessarily take its responsibilities seriously, considering that its service is being used for illegal activities. He added that customers identified with involvement in net piracy must be disciplined immediately.

BT sources explained that penalising customers for using the file-sharing tools might end up as being grossly unfair, as the same tools can be used for perfectly legitimate activities like playing online games.

Earlier this week, Your Money Government was informed by BT that if the company worked on its strategies to tackle web piracy, consumers might end up paying an extra amount of £24 a year as broadband bill.

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Wardriving and Piggybacking is very common in the cyber world. Wardrivers are those who identify open wireless networks, compile this information and give it to piggybackers, who then use it to enter such networks for their own purposes.

In a bid to end such unauthorised entry into another’s network, the Queensland police are planning to start a campaign similar to the “lock your car” campaign of yesteryears. This campaign is expected to place almost no strain on taxpayers, as it uses strategies such as localised search and identification and publicity through the media, which are cheap and effective.

According to Brian Hay, Detective Superintendent, Queensland Police, in a statement to iTnews, the Australian police earlier used to be on the watch for people who do not lock their car, and would leave a note on the windshield to help such people. The note would explain the advantages of locking one’s car and the disadvantages of leaving it unlocked. People took heed of the notes and started locking their cars, leading to a fall in car thefts.

The McAfee Cyber Crime Fighter award winner Hay suggests that a campaign on similar lines will be very effective in making people realise the importance of secure networks. The cyber crime police will use the same methods as wardrivers to identify unsecure wireless networks and educate the owners about the advantages of a secure network and the problems of not securing it. Click on pay as you go internet for mobile broadband information and advice.

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American Airlines and HP recently conducted a survey on business travellers in the US, and came away with some very interesting statistics. The results of the research are proof of the ‘connectivity addiction’ catching up with people, especially among frequent travellers.

90 percent of the surveyed people revealed that they have their laptop and phone close to them at all times for quick access. 85 percent admitted that they often work at airports while 53 percent divulged that they had worked inside the plane too, something that was very uncommon until recently.

These startling stats led Carol Hess-Nickels, who is marketing director at HP’s notebook division, to remark that business travellers ask for omnipresent connectivity as they view it as an essential aspect of life. Moreover, an absence of in-flight internet connectivity often hinders the functioning of a business traveller.

70 per cent of the respondents even insisted on internet connectivity inside the flights, and it seems their wish is about to be granted as airlines have taken heed and discovered the potential that in-flight connectivity holds in attracting customers. Many airlines are now using connectivity on the plane to lure fliers. In fact, a study by In-Stat, a prominent research group, revealed that by the end of 2009, 800 planes around the world will host internet connections - hoorah for mobile internet!

So strong is this need for business travellers to be constantly connected and working, that they relegated even food to a rank lower than internet connectivity when asked what they deemed as the most important amenity while travelling.

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Hackers have found a backdoor to connect to Virgin Media’s new fibre optic broadband service. The service, which is also known as Virgin Media XXL, has been facing about a thousand such hackers connecting to it for free.

The hackers are employing modems that have had their configuration modified to enable access to the Virgin Broadband superfast fibre optic network. They are thus duplicating Virgin Media’s new broadband modems. The modems that have been given by the company to the new subscribers were closely studied first by the hackers who then figured out a way to hack into the service. However, the hacked connections work at a lower speed of about 30Mbps.

The website TechWatch has published a report on how the provider suddenly woke up to find that over a thousand users were connecting at 30Mbps even though the users’ subscribed packages offered speeds that were much lower than this speed.

No announcement has come from Virgin Media on the issue and it seems that the company has not yet decided on a course of action against the hackers. It is understandable that this sort of a decision cannot be an easy one. There are over a thousand users involved, and dragging them to court could draw a lot of negative attention. However, the law does provide for fines and even imprisonments in such offences.

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If like the rest of us you’re looking how you can cut costs now the credit crunch is hitting our pockets, then a new mobile VoIP app from one of the mobile VoIP operators such as Truphone, JahJah or Fring could be the perfect solution. Many offices around the country have already made the change over to internet telephony to take advantage of a dramatically cheaper way to make phone calls. Now the technology has been developed so you can take advantage of VoIP through your cell phone. Not only is this perfect if you’re on the move but it also has the potential to save your business a substantial amount of cash. Mobile phone bills represent a significant cost for most businesses especially when it is a necessity to make international calls.

One issue with mobile VoIP historically has been a lack of audio fidelity or problem with latency where a noticeable gap in the sound was audible when speaking to someone. However with the introduction of better audio codec’s these problems seem all but gone. Then there was the problem with the mobile VoIP client being very complicated to use with a certain degree of technical know how needed in order to be able to make it function correctly. Finally there was also an issue with what mobile handsets worked with the mobile VoIP software. All these problems combined made mobile VoIP quite an unappealing prospect.

It certainly seems like those days are well and truly a thing of yesterday with mobile VoIP clients such as Fring and JahJah now working with a wide array of popular mobile phones, including the iPhone and the BlackBerry - the obligatory mobile device in business. As well as this they are simple to install, working seamlessly with your existing phone book. For these reasons there is little excuse not to have a mobile VoIP client installed on your mobile phone not least because they are free to download and install. What are you waiting for start saving money on your mobile calls!

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BT has come under fire from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over some of the statements that they made in a recent advert.

In the advert, they claimed that they had been voted the best performing broadband provider, but competitor Virgin Media has since challenged this, they claim that the advert did not specify which type of broadband they were referring to.

Obviously, BT was talking about ADSL and not all the types of broadband that are currently available in the UK, such as cable. BT also mentioned within the advert that the monitoring company Epitiro had undertaken the tests, but they had not even included Virgin Media in their tests.

However, as normal there is another point to this claim, BT did in fact add additional information to their advertising which actually did clarify that they were referring to ADSL and not all types of broadband.

The ASA said, “Because consumers taking BT broadband could choose another provider for their phone line, the price would not be fixed, because different providers offered different prices for their line rental.

“We considered that consumers would be aware that a phone line was necessary to enable a broadband service, and it was not misleading to include this information in the footnote,”

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The F490 has not proved the most popular mobile handset Samsung have every built, in spite of this it is still worth considering if you are offered one with the right deal. Considering it is an entry level mobile handset the F490 is fairly well featured when compared to some other mobile phones. The Samsung F490 is a very well designed phone with a contemporary feel to it.

The ring-tones on the F490 are Polyphonic, MP3 plus a vibration alert. In terms of the all important battery life the Samsung F490 has 6:00 talk time and 220 hours reserve charge. The battery cell fitted to the F490 is a Li-Ion 880 mAh. The F490 has support for 2G GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 and 3G HSDPA 2100. A 5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, autofocus, video(QVGA 15fps), flash; secondary videocall camera is integrated into the F490 camera. A WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (NetFront 3.4), browser allows this mobile handset to be used for mobile Internet access. The Samsung F490 comes equipped with bluetooth, which means it can be used with with a number of mobile phone accessories. Regarding the the display the mobile handset is supplied with a 3.3 inch screen, which is a great size for the price. The display type is TFT touchscreen, 256K colors. Weighing in at 102 g, this handset is pretty light. Compared to other models, the F490 is very compact and easy to carry. Colour wise this phone only comes in Black. This handset has a number of extras such as:

In spite of being amongst the latest handsets currently available, it remains possible to get yourself a bargain on the F490. Thanks to the web it has never been quicker or as cost competitive to buy a mobile. Ordering online can save you a lot of money, incredibly it is possible to get a 12 month free contract on the Samsung F490 , which may never cost a dime.

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It can be worth your time to educate yourself about the features of the GPS tracking devices and in the end decide which unit will best suit your needs, life style and budget.

There is certainly no shortage of GPS tracking devices available, so I think doing a little research can save you a lot time and hassle in the buying process.

Most of newly designed and developed GPS tracking devices these days feature a voice prompt that tells the direction for you to take during the entire trip.

There are basically four main types of GPS tracking devices to consider.

1. The first is in-car navigation systems, which helps you to identify your location from point A to point B in your car.

2. The second type is the portable outdoor units for outdoor type of people.

3. The third are a handheld type of GPS tracking device that have built in radios which not only allow you to communicate with your fellow hikers, but will also display everyone’s location on your screen.

4. The fourth type is a combination of the first and second type, known as PDA/GPS hybrid. GPS tracking devices of this kind offers you large screen and a PDA to help you keep organized.

If you’re on a budget, then it is necessary to decide which features of the GPS tracking devices are most important for you. If for instance you want a full featured car navigation system, it can easily run for more than $1000. The marine GPS tracking devices vary widely in prices, but a very good choice may cost no more than $1000. And, if the PDA/GPS hybrid devices interest you, the typically cost of these GPS tracking devices range from $400 to $900.

Here are some features of GPS tracking devices to consider.

In -Car Navigation System

These GPS tracking devices can be built in to your car. You can also buy a device that mounts onto your dashboard. Perhaps the desirable features of these systems include the voice guided directions, detailed built in maps, touch screens, rerouting in case you get off course, and a database with points of interest to help you locate the nearest gas station, and other establishments.

Portable Outdoors Unit

The portable outdoor units are perfect for those who want a GPS tracking device that is not limited to the car. The features that one should look for in a handheld GPS tracking device are lightweight, waterproofing, rugged, color screens, long battery life, and mapping features.

Note that the handheld GPS tracking systems are geared towards people who spend a significant amount of time outside, that’s why it is named “outdoor units”.

The Marine Systems

If you are on the water and fishing is your passion, then the marine GPS tracking devices are the right one for you. These systems are designed to be on and around water. They usually feature waterproofing, easy-to-read screens, color chart plotters, onshore and offshore maps, fish hotspots, and sonar capability.

PDA/GPS Hybrid

This type of GPS tracking device offers a good combination of the car navigation systems and handheld devices. You’ll get the large screens and a PDA to help you keep organized. However, only limited companies have tried to make these units and all have some serious limitations.

There are many companies that offer GPS devices online. You can read the reviews of each type of unit to get a better idea of the quality and if the unit will be cost effective for your budget.

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