Mozilla flaw revealed

Mozilla developers have confirmed a security flaw in the latest version of their Web browser that could allow attackers to run programs on the Windows XP operating system.

ZDNet reports the flaw affects only Windows users and like recent Internet Explorer vulnerabilities, only allows the attacker the ability to run an existing program and requires that security problems in other applications be exploited to gain further access.

A US judge has given final approval to the $1.1 billion settlement between Microsoft and plaintiffs who filed a class-action lawsuit against the company in the state of California, reports Computerworld.

The lawsuit accused Microsoft of overcharging California consumers, schools and businesses for Windows and other products.

California Superior Court Judge Paul H Alvarado said yesterday the amount constituted fair, reasonable and adequate compensation.

The report says the settlement represents the largest recovery ever achieved for consumers under California`s anti-trust and unfair competition laws.

Fujitsu Laboratories has developed a prototype wireless IP telephone handset that can also be used with conventional cellular telephone networks, reports PC World.

The report says the secret of the combination phone is a Compact Flash card slot in the top of the device into which various cellular network cards can be inserted.

A Global System for Mobile Communications module can be inserted and the handset will work on GSM networks. If a Personal Handyphone System module is inserted, it will work on Japan`s PHS network, for example. Wireless LAN support is built into the handset and so is always available.