Linux Journal reports: The ubiquitous Mozilla is a magnificent lizard that has changed his spots and morphed substantially since his early days as the fledgling Netscape browser code name.
In his current incarnation, the many-faced Mozilla is the application programming framework or stage upon which the Netscape 6 web browser suite is based.
Mozilla, itself, is a browser suite as well.

ZDNet reports that MSN’s deal with Radio Shack to sell high speed satellite service has an interesting catch: people wanting to sign up for the service must buy a new compaq system through Radio Shack before they become eligible.

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.

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.

LinuxOrbit claims Storm Linux is the user friendly version of Debian, in a full review of the distribution.

ZDNet Asia reports that Hong Kong is cracking down on software piracy, increasing prison terms as a counter-incentive to steal proprietary software.

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.”

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.

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.

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.