‘Netspionage’ costs firms millions

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September 12, 2000

Author: JT Smith

ZDNet News suggests, while corporate espionage is as old as the
silk trade, the Internet age has made it easier, faster and much more anonymous.

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Open Source

Toshiba set to bring Bluetooth to market

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September 12, 2000

Author: JT Smith

CNet News proclaims, Toshiba will be able to claim some bragging rights over other PC makers when it offers the first Bluetooth option for notebooks later this month.

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Unix

Selling yourself bit by bit

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September 12, 2000

Author: JT Smith

Wired News reports on a new company called Zimtu who are adding a new twist to privacy software, you can select which personal information you want released to marketers, and Zimtu will sell that data and give you half of what it makes on the deal.

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Linux

Zomba sues MP3.com

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September 12, 2000

Author: JT Smith

The world’s largest independent music group charges MP3.com with willful copyright infringement in U.S. District Court, from The Standard.

eLink Business releases Linxera

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September 12, 2000

Author: JT Smith

Linux PR: eLink Business introduces the Linxera family of ecommerce router/servers with integrated Linux-based software designed to provide a simple, inexpensive “out-of-the-box” solution for ecommerce and ebusiness needs.

U.S. regulators mull policy on cable “open access”

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September 12, 2000

Author: JT Smith

CNet News is reporting, The Federal Communications Commission will launch an inquiry Thursday into mandating access to cable systems for Internet services.

California’s debate over Internet taxes heats up

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September 12, 2000

Author: JT Smith

The Mercury News notes, other states are watching closely to see what California does as they, too, try to navigate this difficult issue.

SuSE Linux for SPARC

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September 12, 2000

Author: JT Smith

SuSE has announced that a version of its distribution for SPARC processors is now available for download, available at Linux Weekly News.

AT&T lobbies on behalf of MediaOne deal

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September 12, 2000

Author: JT Smith

Three months after agreeing to sell off substantial assets in order to win federal approval of its purchase of cable television giant MediaOne Group, AT&T Corp T.N is lobbying for legislation that could relieve it of the burden to sell, the Washington Post reported Tuesday.

Why own when you can rent?

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September 12, 2000

Author: JT Smith

This article from the Boston Globe states that Lotus Development Corp. plans to offer its popular Notes and Domino software for rent.

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Open Source