Paul Allen Mulls Charter Options, Including Sale
The controlling shareholder and chairman is considering alternatives for the cable operator, including taking the company private, according to a filing with the SEC on Wednesday.

Boeing Launches Broadband Satellite
The installation includes a digital processor, downlink phased array antenna, microwave switch matrix, and flight hardware for improved connectivity.

Hollywood Blamed For Scientific Ignorance
Some scientists are slack-jawed at the thought that people believe sinking in lava is even possible, not to mention leaping onto the wings of a hovering fighter jet.

With XenSource, Citrix Sees A Two-Pronged Virtualization Strategy
The company outlines its product vision, which includes one For Xen and one For Microsoft Viridian.

Xandros Licenses Microsoft Exchange Protocols
The agreement means the Scalix mail server will be able to synchronize data better with platforms that use Exchange Server.

Microsoft Gives Windows Live Hotmail A Storage Boost
Other enhancements include boosting the e-mail service's speed and making it easier to view images and links in messages.

BlackBerry Still The Enterprise King, Survey Shows
However, RIM and its competitors haven't been particularly successful at pushing smartphone use beyond the executive suite.

The Lasting Effects Of A VoIP Outage
TeleBlend is the latest example of a VoIP provider that's still feeling the impact of its outage.

VMware IPO Defies Falling Stock Market; Rises 76%
One analyst predicts that the virtualization software field "will become its own ecosystem," with Microsoft and VMware vying to lead in that space.

Yahoo Surpasses Google In Customer Satisfaction Survey
Diminishing satisfaction with Google may be the result of Google's failure to communicate effectively about changes to its services, analysts suggest.

Microsoft Seeks Bigger Presence In Online Ad Market
The company's new Advertiser and Publisher Solutions Group is charged with creating software and services for online publishers and advertisers.

Indian Outsourcers Likely To Acquire More U.S. Firms, Analyst Suggests
Among the drivers for these deals is the United States' cap on H-1B visas, which isn't likely to be raised from the current ceiling of 65,000 anytime soon.

Facebook Source Code Leak Raises Security Questions
Examining the leaked code reveals vulnerabilities in Facebook's applications that could be exploited, a developer said.

An Inside Look At Google's AdWords HQ
Ann Arbor, Mich., is now host to Google's third-largest operation after the Mountain View and New York Googleplexes.

Microsoft Moves Toward Exchange Server 2007 SP1
The preview includes increased support for Windows Server 2008 along with the No.1-requested feature, standby continuous replication.

United Online Unit Classmates Files For IPO
The Internet service provider said its subsidiary has filed regulatory paperwork related to a planned initial public offering.

ICANN Calls For Feedback On Domain Tasting
In June, ICANN report issued a report that identified several possible consequences of domain tasting, including the destabilization of the domain name system.

AT&T Expands Video Sharing With LG Trax Multimedia Phone
Between 60% and 85% of people who have seen video on a handset enjoyed the experience, according to new research.

Storm Botnet Behind Canadian DoS Attack
A researcher at the Internet Storm Center said the widespread but unfocused attack could have been a test of the might of a botnet more than 1.7 million zombies strong.

Oracle To Bolster Its PC Softphone With VoiceEngine
Service providers can use the integrated product to build, deploy, and manage converged applications that combine SIP and other Web capabilities.

Novell Acquires Senforce Technologies For Zenworks
Before the acquisition, Novell offered the endpoint security software as an option to its Zenworks systems and resource management software.

Anti-Copyright Pirate Party Seeks Official Recognition
The party, which formed about a year ago, is seeking statements of support starting in Utah.

Qwest Goes Back To The Future With New CEO
A veteran of the old Bell companies and most recently the CEO of Williams Sonoma, Edward Mueller will succeed Richard Notebaert, who retires this week.

New York To Examine Effectiveness Of E-Documents
OpenDocument Format Alliance praises state legislature for taking steps toward openness and accessibility for government documents.

Microsoft To Dispute FCC On Web-Device RF Interference
Microsoft will reportedly dispute the agency's recent finding that prototype Internet devices caused radio-frequency interference to TV broadcasts.

Novell Wins Ruling Against SCO In High-Profile Linux Case
Judge Dale Kimball of the U.S. District Court for Utah said Novell, rather than SCO, owns copyrights to Unix.

EarthLink Dedicates Wi-Fi Network In Corpus Christi
Dedicated this week, the 55-square-mile municipal wireless network traces its genesis to a dog.

Google Brings Premium Pricing to Online Storage Options
A look at storage services shows that parking files with the Internet's big brands carries a premium.

Microsoft's aQuantive Buy Gets Shareholder Nod
The deal is widely seen as an attempt to improve Microsoft's ability to compete against Google as a provider of search advertising.

Why Is Hollywood Making A Sequel To The Napster Wars?
Shutting down Napster was a huge blunder for the record companies, leading to the collapse of the entire industry. Now, movies and TV studios are looking to repeat the failure by going after YouTube, says columnist Cory Doctorow.

U.S. Patent Office Proposes Rule Changes
The proposed rules would change the current practice of listing multiple inventions in a single claim.

Cyber Divide Widens: Kids Outsmarting Their Parents
A study shows kids are online twice as much as parents think they are, while 23% admit to encountering strangers online and 7% admit to meeting them offline.

DRM Tide Turning? Universal Music To Offer DRM-Free Tunes
Companies insisted they needed DRM to protect their copyrighted material and artists' profits, but industry experts and insiders have begun leaning the other way.

FCC And Vendors Are Developing Wireless 'White Space' Devices
The so-called "white space devices" will be embedded in laptops and smartphones and use unregulated spectrum.

Universal Sues Online Collectible Music Seller Over Promo CDs
Universal claims that music labeled "promotional use only" is the company's property and can never be resold.

Microsoft Unveils 'Money Plus'
The software allows for third-party financial services including identity theft monitoring, tax preparation, and investment education.

Social Networks For Dogs, Bikes, And Sneakers
A new breed online community features pet photos posted by owners along with pooch videos, diaries and travel tips.