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Gamers alert
* The retail launch of the GoMessenger wireless software for Sony's PlayStation Portable is set for January 2008. The software will enable PSP users to send instant messages and make video and voice calls. The software - a joint effort between Sony and Britain's BT Group - will be released in the U.K., France, Germany, Spain and Italy before more than 100 other countries across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Read more at http://news.com.com/BT,+Sony+unveil+PlayStation+with+video+calling/2100-1041_3-6203949.html.
Linux updates
* The results in the 2007 Desktop Linux Survey conducted by DesktopLinux.com are in and it shows desktop Linux usage has more than doubled since last year. Read more results of the survey at www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS8454912761.html.
Free online courses
* CNET's Online courses will offer a "Fix Your Flat Screen: LCD TV Calibration" class beginning Monday. This free course will teach you how to optimize your LCD TV for better quality viewing. You will learn how to create proper room lighting, dim the TV's backlight, control both the brightness and contrast and how to set up your color correctly. You will also learn how to fine tune your TV settings and how to go about getting your TV professionally calibrated. Learn more or sign up at http://lcd-tv-calibration.classes.cnet.com/.
* CNET's Online courses will offer a "Share Digital Photos with Friends and Family" class beginning Monday. This free course will teach you how to save, print and share your digital photos with friends and family. The course will show you how to organize your collection, how to share them online and how to send the images to friends and family via e-mail. Learn more or sign up at http://sharephotos.classes.cnet.com/.
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