SMB Tech News Today; 6/12

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Jun 12, 20071 min

* Senators looking to block patent overhaul. A group of senators (republicans) backed by a few large tech vendors are looking to delay a bill that would rework the much-maligned US patent system. Legal pending? (Source: InfoWorld) * AVG mobile AV comes to Symbian. Usually the more reclusive of the cell phone operating systems, Symbian now has some malware protection from AVG. Released in beta. (Source: PC World)

* Senators looking to block patent overhaul. A group of senators (republicans) backed by a few large tech vendors are looking to delay a bill that would rework the much-maligned US patent system. Legal pending? (Source: InfoWorld)

* AVG mobile AV comes to Symbian. Usually the more reclusive of the cell phone operating systems, Symbian now has some malware protection from AVG. Released in beta. (Source: PC World)

* IBM shows off Cheetah. Code name for version 11 of its venerable Informix database. This one is notable because it’s got all the advanced features but overlays that with a hands-free administration system. (Source: InformationWeek)

* TheStreet.com cancels investing contest. In case you were participating in TheStreet.com’s $100K investing contest, you can stop. Seems some players cheated by taking advantage of the system, so contest one is canceled and its prize money will go to increase the purse in the [more] secure contest 2. (Source: CNet)