Weekend Open Forum: What are your software essentials?
Let's revisit an old topic for this installment of the Weekend Open Forum. Three years ago we asked about your software 'essentials', those that you rely on everyday and usually install on your machine first thing after a clean install.
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Senate bill could force carriers to be truthful about 4G
US Senators are mulling over a bill that aims to cut through the grand marketing façade that is 4G. Filed yesterday, the legislation would force wireless carriers to clarify the specifications of their purported "4G" services. Although major US telecoms advertise 4G networks that offer upgraded speeds over 3G, none... 
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Hulu owners cancel auction plans, joint venture lives on
As one big deal is finalized, another one is called off. According to reports, Hulu owners have canceled their auction of the online video joint venture claiming that its strategic value outweighs the short-term benefits of a sale. 
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Apple must show patents valid in Samsung case, says judge
In the latest courtroom fight between Apple and Samsung, US District Judge Lucy Koh has said that Galaxy tablets have indeed copied Apple's iPad, but added that Apple has a problem establishing the validity of its patents. The company is now required to show in the San Jose Federal Court... 
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Weekend game deals: 33% off Metro 2033, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. bundle
Steam has cut 50% off its "THQ Hit Collection," offering over a dozen games for $49.99, including Company of Heroes, Homefront, Metro 2033, Red Faction Guerrilla/Armageddon and more (they're 33% off individually too). Valve's distribution channel also offers three Tomb Raider titles for 66% off and the first two Max... 
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Google announces third quarter earnings, Google+ user count
Google announced today that they earned nearly $10 billion in revenue in the third quarter of this year, resulting in a 33 percent year on year increase for the search giant. CEO Larry Page also said that Google+ has surpassed the 40 million user mark. 
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Microsoft finalizes $8.5 billion Skype deal
Microsoft has formally closed its $8.5 billion acquisition of Skype today, giving the software giant a major foothold in the growing market for Internet telephony services. Starting today Skype will become a new business unit within Microsoft, with Skype CEO Tony Bates heading the division and reporting directly to Microsoft... 
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Google, Samsung reschedule Android event for October 19
Google and Samsung have rescheduled their Ice Cream Sandwich event that was postponed last week. The unveiling will now take place on October 19 in Hong Kong, or October 18 at 10pm ET in the US due to the time zone difference. 
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Microsoft details Windows 8 Task Manager features and layout
Microsoft has detailed some of the new changes in Task Manager coming with Windows 8. The new version is a major change to the app that brings multiple improvements to one of Microsoft’s most commonly used features. 
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