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Hollywood aims to block RealNetworks' DVD software (AP via Yahoo! News) - Hollywood's six major movie studios on Tuesday sued RealNetworks Inc. to prevent it from distributing DVD copying software that they said would allow consumers to "rent, rip and return" movies or even copy friends' DVD collections outright.

Software Firms Brace for 'Spending Storm' (TheStreet.com) - Even hot technologies such as virtualization and security software are facing a spending crunch.

Shareholder proposes Epicor Software acquisition (AP via Yahoo! Finance) - Shares of Epicor Software Corp. spiked 13 percent Wednesday after large shareholder Elliott Associates LP said it is prepared to offer $566 million to acquire the business software company.

Apple Drops NDA For Released iPhone Software (paidContent.org via Yahoo! Finance) - Apple is dropping its newly instated non-disclosure agreement about iPhone applications, it wrote today on a developer Web site. Under the new rules, developers who have already released their software or applications will no longer be prohibited from talking about it.

Economy to take its toll on software, analyst says (Market Watch) - While the recent tumult on Wall Street has had a questionable effect on the technology market to date, Citigroup analyst Brent Thill says that for many software firms, it's only a matter of time.

Hollywood Fights DVD Copying Software (ABC News) - Six studios try to block software that lets users "rent, rip and return" movies.

Movie studios sue company selling DVD-copying software (Winston-Salem Journal) - LOS ANGELES -- Six major movie studios sued Real­Networks Inc. on Tuesday to prevent it from distributing DVD-copying software that they said would allow consumers to "rent, rip and return" movies or copy friends' DVD collections.

Software billionaire plans second space station trip (Sydney Morning Herald) - A space company says a software billionaire plans to become the first private traveller to make a second trip to space.

Stone Bond Technologies Selects The Planet for Software Test Bed (TopHosts.com) - HOUSTON, Sept. 29, 2008 – The Planet, the global leader in IT hosting , today announced that Stone Bond Technologies ( www.stonebond.com ) has selected the company as the core platform for its software test bed.

Oracle buys maker of 3D retail software (CNET) - The company said it will acquire Advanced Visual Technology, which makes space planning software for retailers.