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Be better than your competitors

Books & Arts

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The world according to C++

Books & Arts

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How to conquer the fear of maths

Books & Arts

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Review: Logoland for young learners

Books & Arts

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Review: The frustrated user always knows better than the engineer

Books & Arts

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Review: Prophets not without honour

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Forum: Does business have an attitude problem? - Harold Thimbleby explains why market forces do not bring out the best in science

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Forum: Turning viruses to good use - Computer viruses could yet prove beneficial

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New Scientist. Science news and long reads from expert journalists, covering developments in science, technology, health and the environment on the website and the magazine.

Forum: Thanks for wiping the memory / A look at the bright side of computer viruses

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New Scientist. Science news and long reads from expert journalists, covering developments in science, technology, health and the environment on the website and the magazine.

Forum: No way to sell a program - Software companies should abandon 'packages' and sell their wares on subscription

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