"The delivery of those computer parts has been put off for another week."

In the passage, PUT OFF means approximately:

"Unless you have a password, you cannot have access to this particular site."

In the passage, UNLESS YOU HAVE A PASSWORD means approximately:

According to sources, CEOs of the computer industry – many of whom have faced severe criticism lately – have promised to tackle the issue at once.

In the passage, WHOM refers to:

The "new wave of online technology" part is debatable, but RingMessenger is definitely the leading edge of the convergence/synergy movement that is sweeping the major media companies. (Boston Globe, Jan. 2002)

In the passage, the word DEBATABLE means approximately:

First-quarter profits for Apple Computer Inc. leaped 37 percent over last year, hitting Wall Street's expectations but falling short of the company's own revenue forecast as consumers held their breath for the release of the new iMac. The Cupertino company yesterday reported a net income of $38 million (11 cents per share) during the first quarter, up from last year's loss of $195 million (58 cents) during the same period. (SFChronicle, Jan. 2002)

According to the text, the net income for the first quarter was of:

Following a string of embarrassing security glitches, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates this week announced a major strategy shift to focus on security and privacy and restore confidence in the company's software. (Silicon Valley.com, Jan.2002)

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A new computer worm masquerading as a software update from Microsoft Corp. is capable of deleting all files on the hard drive of an infected computer but has so far spread very slowly, an antivirus vendor said Monday. (CNN.com, Jan. 2002) According to the passage, the virus:

The high-tech vanguard of entertainment consumers who initiated a global music-swapping spree with the help of Napster a little over two years ago is branching out into television shows and movies. Napster's service was limited to music, and it was shut down last year after a federal judge found it liable for contributing to copyright infringement. But Morpheus enables users to trade files of any kind, and an increasing number of them are filled with copyrighted video entertainment.

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A technician's error severed Window users from Microsoft's update servers for five days, leaving .Net analysts questioning whether the software giant can deliver 24-7 services. (MSNBC, Jan.2002)

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Unlike competitors, Sony doesn't emphasize components and price as much as how its PCs can be used for digital photography or music. (C/Net, Jan. 2002)

According to the passage, Sony: