WAP needs lessons from i-mode

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September 12, 2000

Author: JT Smith

Don’t back i-mode to beat WAP in Europe is the unequivocal message from industry analyst IDC at the European IT Forum in Monte Carlo Tuesday, reports ZDNet News.

Group challenges stress on computers in the classroom

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September 12, 2000

Author: JT Smith

Billions of dollars spent on school computers and Internet access yield little long-term benefit and could be better spent on more
teachers and other improvements, a group skeptical of technology in the classroom said Tuesday, from The Associated Press.

Global Internet economy requires partnerships

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September 12, 2000

Author: JT Smith

Partnerships are the cornerstone to building the infrastructure for a global economy and then succeeding in it, a high-ranking U.S. government official said Tuesday at the Internet Commerce Expo,
from InfoWorld News.

‘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.