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	Skype Network Falls Down

digits

8-17-2007 1:39 PM

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digits says:

Skype is denying it was a cyberattack or exploit and is maintaining it's a software issue. This is making news everywhere and after being faced with an ad for AOL service here at channel4.com, I know what website I'll be adding to my blocked list.

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