Author: JT Smith
IDG reports on what ISPs and backbone providers can do if they get an FBI request for an on-line wiretap. Internet groups have established a wiretap hotline to speak with experienced lawyers.
Microsoft votes down human rights resolution
Author: JT Smith
InfoWorld reports that Microsoft shareholders turned down two private resolutions by more then 90%, including one to put Microsoft’s substantial resources to use fighting human rights abuses in China.
Category:
- Open Source
Storm Linux: the friendly Debian
Author: JT Smith
LinuxOrbit claims Storm Linux is the user friendly version of Debian, in a full review of the distribution.
Category:
- Linux
Stiffer jail terms for software pirates
Author: JT Smith
ZDNet Asia reports that Hong Kong is cracking down on software piracy, increasing prison terms as a counter-incentive to steal proprietary software.
Nvidia surpasses ATI in desktop PCs
Author: JT Smith
From a News.com report: “Nvidia has overtaken ATI Technologies as the biggest maker of chips to enhance graphics on desktop computers, according to a new study by industry consultant Mercury Research.”
Category:
- Unix
Indrema hardware specs
Author: JT Smith
Daily Radar News has the hardware specs for the Indrema L600 Linux game console. The box includes a 600MHz processor, 64MB RAM, built-in Ethernet, DVD player, and special DV Linux distribution.
Infineon opts for Mips chips
Author: JT Smith
Germany’s Infineon Technologies AG is licensing the Mips64 5Kc 64-bit processor core from Mountain View, California’s Mips Technologies Inc. Infineon plans to use these chips in a class of equipment called integrated access devices and LAN switching applications. Full story at EE Times.
Category:
- Unix
Asian domain names accepted
Author: JT Smith
SiliconValley.com reports that VeriSign Global Registry Services is ready to accept domain name registrations that use Chinese, Japanese, and Korean characters. Arabic and other languages are expected to follow.
New broadband auction begins
Author: JT Smith
Bidding begins Friday as the United Kingdom auctions off a part of its radio spectrum. The lucky winners will most likely use their new frequencies to deliver high-speed wireless services to home and business. A total of 42 licenses will be sold. Full story at BBC News Online.
Slew of Transmeta-based products on tap
Author: JT Smith
TechWeb reports Transmeta is poised to reveal product plans with Microsoft, Compaq, and Gateway. Although Compaq recently nixed plans to offer the Crusoe chip in its next generation of notebook computers, the company still plans to use the technology to power its new Internet appliance product line.
Category:
- Unix