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Latin Tech Wire - November 15, 2007

Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/09/2007 - 3:59pm.

Latin Tech Wire

November 1 - 15, 2007

Technology & Science News

Apple considers a raise for Steve Jobs
After years of drawing just one dollar in salary, Apple CEO Steve Jobs could be in store for a raise. Despite his paltry pay, the tech mogul has an estimated net worth of $5.7 billion.

America Movil Launches High-Speed Wireless Service in Brazil
America Movil SAB, Latin America's largest mobile-phone company, will begin offering high-speed wireless Internet to 33 million customers in six Brazilian cities after a government ruling allowing companies to use existing frequencies to offer the service.

'Arrogance is Bliss' and other signs of high-tech evil
CIO.com shares the dominant devilish traits that manifest themselves in high-tech companies like Google, Microsoft and Oracle. Be afraid. Be very afraid.

Ancient Temple in Peru Excavated
Archeologists have unearthed a 4,000-year-old temple featuring colorful murals and advanced architectural methods that differ from other known civilizations. The pre-Incan temple is one of the oldest finds in the Americas.

A Secret Backdoor in New Encryption Standard?
Random numbers are critical for cryptography. Wired Magazine tells you why you should worry about a new random-number standard that includes an algorithm that is slow, badly designed and just might contain a backdoor for the National Security Agency.

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