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Bizarre Bugs: Nine of the Strangest Software Glitches Ever (PC World via Yahoo! News) - Writing buggy applications is a cinch--for decades, the world's software developers have been proving that with just about every program they release.

China backpedals on filtering software order (USA Today) - China's authoritarian government has backed away from an order to load Internet-filtering software on every new computer after a major outcry by citizens used to the relative freedom of online life.

China says unpopular filtering software optional (AP via Yahoo! News) - China appeared to cave in to public pressure Tuesday by announcing that computer users are not required to install Internet-filtering software — though it will still come with all PCs sold on the mainland.

China Urged by Trade Groups to Review Anti-Porn Software Order (Bloomberg) - June 17 (Bloomberg) -- China should review its requirement that state-backed anti-pornography software be shipped with all personal computers sold in the country because the program prompts security and privacy concerns, a group of 19 business associations said in a letter to the Chinese government.

CrossOver 8 virtualization software released (Macworld.com via Yahoo! News) - Codeweavers has announced the release of CrossOver 8, a new version of its virtualization software for Intel-based Macs. Free for users with active support entitlements, CrossOver 8 comes in Standard and Pro versions for $40 and $70, respectively.

Software companies jump on agile programming bandwagon (InfoWorld via Yahoo! News) - Software companies are eager to hop on the agile development train, providing wares to help clients leverage agile development processes such as Scrum in their IT shops.

China Says Unpopular Filtering Software Optional (Fox News) - China appeared to cave in to public pressure by announcing that computer users are not required to install Internet-filtering software -- though it will still come with all PCs sold on the mainland.

Bizarre Bugs: Nine of the Strangest Software Glitches Ever (PC World) - Among other disasters, these software snafus exposed 60,000 tax returns, accused the entire Web of hosting malware, and--horrors!--cut off the climactic moments of favorite TV shows.

China Flip Flops On Web Filtering Software (CBS News) - Government Says Software No Longer "Compulsory" - But It Will Still Come With All PCs Sold On Mainland

US Cybersecurity Chief Warns Of Malicious Software "Market" (Nasdaq) - WASHINGTON (AFP)--More must be done to combat the lucrative trade in malicious software, which threatens sensitive government networks and personal data, the head of the U.S. National Cybersecurity Center warned on Tuesday.