Q&D Links #20 with links from @chriscoyier, @makeuseof and @boingboing

ANOTHER BOTNET UPDATE – So it turns out Kelihos is dead after all. Reps from Microsoft and Kaspersky Lab ‘contradicted published reports, including one from Ars, that claimed the network of infected computers had been resurrected’. – via Ars Technica

Try out Windows 8′s Metro UI – Like many others, you may find the previews of the Metro UI–being touted by recent Windows 8 ads and leaks–appealing. Try it out before Windows 8 arrives. – via MakeUseOf

FBI confirms Anonymous’ Interception – A few days ago a video made its rounds on the internet, featuring audio of a meant-to-be private conversation between the FBI, Scotland Yard, et. al., and now the FBI has confirmed its veracity. – via NY Times

Update: Digging Into WordPress – Digging into Worpdpress has a 3.3 update covering the 2 newest versions of WordPress. – via DigWP

CSS Star Ratings – Chris Coyier breaks down how to create a smooth star rating system with CSS only and talks about some of its possible applications. – via CSS-Tricks

French court says Google’s free maps API is ‘illegally anti-competitive’. – Cory Doctorow reports on the recent French ruling (in favor of a private, for-pay map company). – via BoingBoing

Why Facebook Connect shouldn’t be your only sign in option – Bijan Sabet writes about an idea that I agree fully with. I’ve met many people who won’t use their Facebook account to comment on or sign into another website. – via Bijan Sabet