It was another busy week here at TechFlash as Microsoft announced that it was pulling the plug on Encarta, Mobui introduced a new way to discover iPhone applications and computer security experts worried about the Conficker worm. And then there was the strange story of Alaska Airlines announcing a plan to introduce free Wi-Fi at Sea-Tac airport, only to backtrack on the statements the next day. Keep reading for the top 10 stories of the week.
Microsoft kills Encarta -- and Microsoft pronounces it dead
Microsoft reiterates H1-B support despite layofs, tough economy
Playboy gives Microsoft Silverlight a whole new level of exposure
Could laid off Microsoft workers spark a new innovation wave?
Free Wi-Fi coming to Sea-Tac (Alaska Airlines backtracked on the statement the next day)
High-tech workers remain well paid in Washington, report finds
Ignition sets up offices in Seattle
Microsoft buys iPhone jailbreak platform, and other April 1 jokes
Struggling to find the best iPhone apps? Mobui offers an answer
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