Remains of the Day: "Unbelievably Fast" Windows 7 Boots Edition [For What It's Worth]

Apple pushes unnecessary software updates to Windows users, a PC maker claims “unbelievably fast” Windows 7 boot times, and the music industry wants cell providers to pay licensing fees for ringtones as public performances.

• Apple pushes unwanted enterprise tool to Windows users
  Apple’s gotten a bad rap for pushing more software than Windows users are asking for or need via their Software Update tool, and now they’re at it again, telling users to download the iPhone Configuration Utility—an app that’s useless for most consumers. [Ars Technica]
• Malware torrent delivered over Google, Yahoo! ad services
  Some cyber crooks somehow snuck a few malicious banner ads past Google and Yahoo that exploit old security holes in Adobe Reader and Microsoft DirectShow. [Register]
• Lenovo vows ‘unbelievably’ fast Windows 7 boots
  PC vendor Lenovo is looking to draw new Windows 7 users to their gear by boasting PCs that will boot up to 56% faster. [Computerworld]
• Ridiculous: Verizon Pays ASCAP $5M Interim License Fee For … Ringtones
  At this risk of coming off as overly opinionated… nothing sounds much dumber than this. [TechCrunch]
• Firefox 3.6 provides easier support with about:support
  Mozilla’s about: pages provide access to all kinds of handy tweaks and information, and they’re adding a new one in Firefox 3.6 nightly builds called about:support for some handy troubleshooting info. [Mozilla Links]
• Demonoid Warns Of Severe Torrent and User Data Loss
  Demonoid, one of the most popular public/private BitTorrent trackers, has been down since earlier this month and may see some data loss when it finally comes back. [TorrentFreak]
• Update: AT&T Accuses Google of Violating Telecom Laws; Google Rejects Claims
  In a nutshell, Google Voice is currently blocking some calls that AT&T isn’t allowed to block. Experts call it a red herring. [Washington Post]
• iTunes Apps Reach 2 Billion Downloads
  The App Store just keeps on dishing out the hits. [Gizmodo]