One strike, you’re out

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August 17, 2000

Author: JT Smith

This article from Planet IT explains why Chapter 11 is not an option for most failed dot-coms.

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Open Source

Internet address registrar accused of favoritism

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August 17, 2000

Author: JT Smith

The Associated Press reports, the company that long held a monopoly on registering Web addresses is under attack for keeping thousands of valuable names.

New Internet service protects user privacy

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August 17, 2000

Author: JT Smith

In response to growing demand for user privacy and control on the Internet, Mailshell.com today unveiled its free email
management service that protects user privacy and eliminates all junk email before it reaches a user’s inbox, reports Business Wire.

Judge rules in favor of film companies in DVD case

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August 17, 2000

Author: JT Smith

A federal judge ruled Thursday in favor of the motion picture industry in its battle to protect DVDs from being copied on computers, reported The Associated Press. More at Wired.com, and CNet.

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Linux

Linuxlab’s new load-balancing software

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August 17, 2000

Author: JT Smith

Linux PR reports, Linuxlab has released version 2.0 of its innovative FarMan load-balancing software.

Airborne e-mail

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August 17, 2000

Author: JT Smith

The Associated Press reports, AT&T Wireless Aviation, the No. 2 purveyor of in-flight telephone service in North America, announced a
new service this week dubbed ePlane that the company hopes to sell to its airline customers, which include American Airlines and Northwest Airlines.

IDG launches micronetwork

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August 17, 2000

Author: JT Smith

Providing a central location for breaking news on all facets of security issues facing the IT and Internet security industry, International Data Group (IDG) today announced the launch of its
Security-Informer micronetwork, reports Business Wire.

Review of Nautilus 0.1

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August 17, 2000

Author: JT Smith

UserLand reviews Eazel’s newly released Nautilus 0.1.

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Linux

LinuxDevices.com Embedded Linux Weekly Newsletter

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August 17, 2000

Author: JT Smith

The LinuxDevices.com Embedded Linux Weekly Newsletter for August 17 is out.

New strain of “Love” virus steals passwords

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August 17, 2000

Author: JT Smith

Security experts say that a new strain of the infamous “I Love You” virus has hit some businesses located in Europe and in the United States, reports CNet News.

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Linux