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Sep 30 2008 6:26pm EDT

Last Bytes: RealNetworks, YouTube, Microsoft, Iron Man

RealNetworks and Hollywood's top studios are suing each other in California federal court over Real's new DVD copying program, Real DVD. [Bits, Portfolio.com]

YouTube launches Hot Spots to show publishers where in their videos their viewers gain and lose interest. [TechCrunch]

Microsoft C.E.O. Steve Ballmer says the financial crisis will "sap consumer and business spending," leading to a downturn in the company's revenue -- but analysts predict an 8 percent rise this quarter. [CrunchGear, Portfolio.com]

Adobe is currently developing a Flash Player for the iPhone that should be available shortly if Apple says yes. [News.com]

Dell and Paramount Pictures today announced a joint venture to offer consumer Dell computers with Iron Man pre-loaded. [TechCrunch]

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Laura Rich is a co-founder of Recessionwire, which provides news, advice, perspective and humor about the recession and the recovery.

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