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Data wiped from 630 Megaupload servers

Megaupload did not ask for the data, hosting provider LeaseWeb said

Microsoft partners with Samsung, HP to help stop Windows piracy

Microsoft signed a similar agreement with Lenovo in March

Steve Jobs’ draft email plays pivotal role in antitrust case

The DOJ presents a wealth of documentation, although observers wonder if such evidence is sufficient to prove collusion

States tackling Google on human trafficking, drugs

Attorneys General from multiple states want the search engine giant to engage in dialog to deal with illegal activity

Swedish court OKs Pirate Bay co-founder Svartholm Warg’s extradition to Denmark

The decision to extradite the Pirate Bay co-founder can be appealed

Sprint sues Dish, Clearwire over takeover plan

Dish's proposal would violate Clearwire's shareholder agreement, Sprint says

How Apple shook up the electronic book market

A Manhattan court is due to decide whether Apple helped fix the prices of electronic books

European trust in US compromised, says EU data protection head

The EU Digital Agenda Commissioner expressed similar views, saying more transparency is needed from US authorities

Experts support Google in Oracle’s lawsuit over Java APIs

Apple received thousands of data requests from US law enforcers

Investigating robberies or searching for missing persons are among the most common reasons for requests, Apple said