Evening News Round UP

• Google Prepares to Take On Microsoft on the Desktop
  Google's new offerings include a beta version of the forthcoming upgrade of its desktop search tool and a "communications tool" that is said to be a step beyond the company's current search-related business focus. [via eWeek]
  
• Podcast start-up creates music network
  PodShow's network is designed to give podcasters access to music, other content and tools to create royalty-free podcasts. [via CNet]
  
• Report: Google Plans Instant-Messaging System
  Google Talk goes beyond text-based instant messaging using a computer keyboard to let users hold voice conversations with other computer users, according to a source.[via eWeek]
  
• Sony, Toshiba don’t agree on DVD format
  Sony and Toshiba have failed to agree on a unified format for next-generation DVDs
• Apache hopes to encourage female coders
  Open-source project creates new mailing list to help build a "welcoming environment" for women.[via CNet]
  

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