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A few interesting tidbits in the tech world.
John Battelle highlights the weirdness of Google Checkout, which appears to stiff merchants on data.
ZDNet notes muni Wi-Fi can penetrate buildings. Interference fiesta.
News.com says CyberMonday is overrated; The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) examines how e-tailers are using data to target you.
Here's how to get a free copy of Windows Vista and Office 2007; eWeek reviews Vista security features; SeekingAlpha has five stocks for the Vista upgrade cycle.

ComputerWorld reports a Department of Defense report will flag foreign software as a security risk. ComputerWorld also chronicles how Kroll Facutal dumped SQL for Oracle RAC.