Can governments control the internet?

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August 26, 2000

Author: JT Smith

A report from the BBC online gives a summarized rundown of some of the restrictions placed on Internet access in countries such as China, Malaysia, and Cuba. It focuses mainly on China’s specific efforts to control internet access, and mentions how other countries are following China’s lead.

Few funds seem sold on Linux

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August 26, 2000

Author: JT Smith

Most investment firms are bearish on Linux, according to the Austin American Statesman. Most investment managers claim that they don’t see the retail value of Linux, and that it’s failed to meet expectations of toppling the Microsoft-dominated software market.

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Open Source

GNOME Foundation, UI, and Linux-duplicate

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August 26, 2000

Author: JT Smith

Yahoo! has published a report about Linux World Expo which focuses on the recent Gnome related announcements, and where they fail to meet the needs of the community.

MandrakeSoft and OpenSales Sign Pact

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August 26, 2000

Author: JT Smith

LinuxPR has the scoop: OpenSales, Inc., the leading provider of open source e-commerce applications, today
announced that its software is now bundled with the packaged Linux-Mandrake 7.1
Complete operating system from MandrakeSoft, the leader in user-friendly Linux
distribution. While financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed, the arrangement
provides for the worldwide distribution of the two products.

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Linux

Entry-level C++ class require Windows software?

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August 26, 2000

Author: JT Smith

Heated Slashdot discussion of a University’s decision to require students attending an entry-level C++ programming class to use CodeWarrior for Windows instead of allowing them to use Linux or another OS of their choice.

LuteLinux.com adds WAP service

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August 26, 2000

Author: JT Smith

From LinuxPR: LuteLinux.com adds a new service for wireless internet at LuteWap.com.

IBM first with LTO storage

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August 26, 2000

Author: JT Smith

Windows and Unix servers hungry for reliable storage options are the
target markets for IBM’s LTO drives, according to this ITWeek story at ZDnet.co.uk.

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Unix

China warns Internet domain name squatters

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August 26, 2000

Author: JT Smith

Brief Reuters story on canoe.ca says, China has drafted tough new rules on Internet domain name registration after legal wrangles involving firms such as Microsoft (MSFT.O) and Procter & Gamble.

Courting IT’s vote

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August 26, 2000

Author: JT Smith

Thoughtful piece at InfoWorld discusses the two major U.S. political parties’ stand on issues relevant to the Internet and the IT industry in general — and why, with the increasing economic importance of IT, these stances are likely to be even more important in future campaigns than in the current one.

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Linux

Dvorak: The death of Moore’s Law?

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August 26, 2000

Author: JT Smith

PC Magazine columnist questioned the continuing validity of Moore’s law in his Aug. 25 column. IBM is mentioned heavily as the company most likely to break “the law” in the near future.

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Unix