Linux supercluster briefing center opens

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September 13, 2000

Author: JT Smith

IBM today announced the opening of the industry’s first Linux supercluster briefing center for customers developing scalable applications on Linux systems, from NewsAlert.

Register your domain free

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September 13, 2000

Author: JT Smith

According to PC World News, DomainZero.com appears to be the first to offer free registration without accompanying banner advertising.

Intel releases computer vision software for Linux

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September 13, 2000

Author: JT Smith

Business Wire reports, the Open Source Computer Vision Library provides a wide range of functions, including gesture recognition, object-tracking, face recognition and camera calibration, that will help researchers develop ways to use “computer vision” as a method for people to interact with computers.

Secure Digital Music group issues challenge

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September 13, 2000

Author: JT Smith

Reuter is reporting, The Secure Digital Music Initiative is offering $10,000 to any
computer cracker who can break the encryption that the organization has developed to protect online entertainment.

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Linux

1.3B wireless data users by 2004

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September 13, 2000

Author: JT Smith

The number of subscribers to wireless data services will grow rapidly
from 170 million worldwide in 2000 to more than 1.3 billion in 2004,
according to a study released Tuesday by market research company
Cahners In-Stat Group, from IDG News Service.

Harris Interactive drops ISP lawsuit

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September 13, 2000

Author: JT Smith

IDG News Service reports, Harris Interactive Tuesday announced that it has dropped its lawsuit against a number of leading ISPs and an antispam organization.

Flash done right? Think ‘usability’

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September 13, 2000

Author: JT Smith

This article from the Boston Globe’s digitalMass surmises, for Flash to live up to its promise, its fans have to move beyond the current flavor-of-the-month.

The story of MacOS X

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September 13, 2000

Author: JT Smith

On the day of its public debut, MacWorld offers a complete overview of Apple’s new operating system, from Aqua to
pre-emptive multitasking.

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Open Source

Inktomi to buy FastForward Networks

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September 13, 2000

Author: JT Smith

The deal adds live broadcasting technology and management to Inktomi’s suite of licensed products that provide online searches and manage Internet traffic, reports Reuters.

Napster tells U.S. Appeals Court copyright isn’t the issue

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September 13, 2000

Author: JT Smith

According to the Bloomberg News, Napster Inc. told a federal appeals court that control of Internet technology, not copyright law, is the issue in the recording industry’s legal fight against the popular music-sharing Web site.