Student’s 'Wiki-Scanner' program sends PR chaos in Wiki-scandalBr


	Student’s 'Wiki-Scanner' program sends PR chaos in Wiki-scandalBr

JediKnut

8-20-2007 2:15 AM

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wikipedia, scandal, edit, entries, microsoft, apple, corporations

JediKnut says:

Brilliant stuff! Worth checking out the full page to see what else has been 'covered up' !

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