Segment 1:

* Apple this week announced that they are having a shortage problem with the new iPhone 3gs.
http://moconews.net/article/419-analysts-expected-to-grill-apple-on-iphone-3g-shortages/
*Good news for travelers who use their cell phone allot overseas.

http://www.crn.com/hardware/218101771;jsessionid=WCSWPXFHUU3B2QSNDLPCKH0CJUNN2JVN

Segment 2:

*   Microsoft (MSFT) announced last week companies buying PCs between now and the day new Windows 7 OS will be available (Oct 22) will get a free upgrade to the new OS
http://www.besternews.com/related/Latest%20from%20Computerworld/Windows%207%20Upgrades:%20Why%2025-Free%20Deal%20Stinks/?ref=tech

Segment 3:

* The New York Times reporter who escaped from the Taliban in Afghanistan last week was protected when his employer contacted dozens of news organizations to give him a better chance to survive the kidnapping
http://www.redorbit.com/news/technology/1713228/hidden_news_of_kidnapped_nyt_reporter_leads_to_safe_escape/index.html?source=r_technology

Segment 4 :

Shane Ketterman:  Things we IT professionals have done to get by in the recession

Segment 5:

Email from Listeners

Carrie F. from Beaverton asks “Whatever happened to MP4? I thought it was going to replace MP3 several years ago.”