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Ubisoft sucks at server migration, apparently 
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Ubisoft sucks at server migration, apparently View all Atomic Articles

by David Hollingworth  |  9 Feb 2012  |  Comment now
This is why Ubisoft's DRM setup is a terrible idea - when things go wrong that even Ubi cannot foresee, it's proof the company needs another solution.
Opinion: Our cloud masters will have their way 
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Opinion: Our cloud masters will have their way

by Jon Honeyball  |  1 Dec 2011  |  Comment now
Something very dangerous is happening. Our rights are being taken away, not in little nibbles and chunks, but in a wholesale rout.
Opinion: Our cloud masters will have their way 
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Opinion: Our cloud masters will have their way

by Jon Honeyball  |  30 Nov 2011  |  Comment now
Something very dangerous is happening. Our rights are being taken away, not in little nibbles and chunks, but in a wholesale rout.
Copyright laws must focus on consumer rights 
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Copyright laws must focus on consumer rights

by Stewart Mitchell  |  19 May 2011  |  Comment now
Report calls for format-shifting to be legalised and Government to pay more attention to consumer rights
Open Rights Group wants in on DEA talks 
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Open Rights Group wants in on DEA talks

by Jennifer Scott  |  10 Mar 2011  |  Comment now
An open letter to Ed Vaizey asks for rights organisations and consumer groups to be included in Digital Economy Act discussions.
When tech turns ugly: new rules for refunds and contract disputes you should know about 
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When tech turns ugly: new rules for refunds and contract disputes you should know about

by Rosalyn Page  |  6 Jan 2011  |  Comment now
Ever had a major problem with a TV, digital camera, smartphone or ISP or phone contract? Who hasn't, right? New consumer protection laws will help, we hope.
Dell told staff to stay silent on faulty motherboards 
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Dell told staff to stay silent on faulty motherboards

by Barry Collins  |  23 Nov 2010  |  Comment now
Court documents reveal how staff were told to "spread uncertainty" about a known issue with PC motherboards
MSY heads to Federal Court over Consumer Warranty Rights 
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MSY heads to Federal Court over Consumer Warranty Rights View all Atomic Articles

by Ewa Grygier  |  19 Nov 2010  |  Comment now
We've a small, but interesting, update on the whole MSY/ACCC warranty issue. But there's more court time to come...
Investigator: know your warranty rights 
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Investigator: know your warranty rights

by Rosalyn Page  |  4 Nov 2010  |  Comment now
One thing is clear: knowing your rights can save you money, and time
Apple to offer logic board upgrades again? 
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Apple to offer logic board upgrades again? View all Stuff Articles

by Stuff.tv   |  4 Nov 2010  |  Comment now
If there’s something strange with your MacBook Air, who you gonna call?
Investigator: Have your say on customer service 
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Investigator: Have your say on customer service

by Rosalyn Page  |  21 Oct 2010  |  Comment now
Do the Australian thing, and have a whinge! Tell ACMA your experiences with telco customer service at public forums.
Investigator: A bonus offer that fails to deliver 
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Investigator: A bonus offer that fails to deliver

by Rosalyn Page  |  15 Oct 2010  |  Comment now
Cashback offers can be more trouble than they're worth
Investigator: PayPal payment woes (again) [UPDATED] 
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Investigator: PayPal payment woes (again) [UPDATED]

by Rosalyn Page  |  8 Oct 2010  |  Comment now
Another reader has contacted Investigator about a refund problem with PayPal. In this case, the issue of the seller having two different addresses has led to the problem with a refund not being processed.
Microsoft extends Windows XP downgrade rights 
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Microsoft extends Windows XP downgrade rights

14 Jul 2010  |  Comment now
Businesses running Windows 7 can revert to XP for at least another 10 years.
The Sex Party fights back against new Customs procedures 
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The Sex Party fights back against new Customs procedures View all Atomic Articles

by David Hollingworth  |  2 Jun 2010  |  Comment now
Don't like the idea of Customs Officers handling your pornography? Neither do we, and neither do the Australian Sex Party - so here's some nifty luggage tags...
Americans continue plans to switch off the Internet 
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Americans continue plans to switch off the Internet View all Atomic Articles

by The Inquirer  |  1 Sep 2009  |  Comment now
It is ours we can do what we like with it.
Is Internet access a basic human right? 
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Is Internet access a basic human right?

by Daniel Long  |  16 Jun 2009  |  Comment now
A top French court has ruled that the internet should be classified as a basic human right, and denying access to it in the form of deterrents such as outright disconnections, should be deemed unlawful
The Investigator: software licenses that stop working 
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The Investigator: software licenses that stop working

by Rosalyn Page  |  13 Feb 2009  |  Comment now
Abort, retry, Investigate? One reader's battle with a known issue with Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 and Adobe Premier Elements 7
FCC grants full phone rights to VoIP 
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FCC grants full phone rights to VoIP

by Shaun Nichols  |  6 Mar 2007  |  Comment now
Ruling says VoIP services have same access rights as phone providers.
Tech giants develop human rights principles 
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Tech giants develop human rights principles

by Matt Chapman  |  22 Jan 2007  |  Comment now
Microsoft, Google, Vodafone and Yahoo seek to allay criticism.
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