Intel Says: Think Like Napster

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August 25, 2000

Author: JT Smith

An Intel executive on Thursday said Napster and programs like it will transform the
Internet as profoundly as the first Web browser. From WiredNews.com.

Linux and Napster – the paradoxical parallels

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August 25, 2000

Author: JT Smith

LinuxToday reports that at first sight Napster has little in common with Linux. Look below the surface and you’ll find
there’s a deep philosophical link that goes way beyond technology and points the way to a
freer, more democratic future.

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Linux

Encrypted e-mail made easy

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August 25, 2000

Author: JT Smith

Experts have long contended that encrypted email can become an every day occurrence only when end users need only push a button to securely send messages. From IDG.net.

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Linux

Feds seek review of controversial Carnivore softwa

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August 25, 2000

Author: JT Smith

Associated Press reports that the Justice Department formally asked outside
experts Thursday to review whether the FBI’s “Carnivore” e-mail surveillance system has adequate
protections against abuse.

Cracks in Inktomi’s content bridge?

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August 25, 2000

Author: JT Smith

A new coalition of service providers, calling
itself Content Bridge, has banded together
to speed up the delivery of Web content. From the Industry Standard.

Pump petrol, buy a pop song

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August 25, 2000

Author: JT Smith

The Straits Times reports that a Singapore initiative will soon see popular international and local songs being sold digitally across
the region, even at petrol stations.

ITC investigates Intel, Level One complaint

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August 25, 2000

Author: JT Smith

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) voted Wednesday to
investigate patent infringement allegations against Altima
Communications Inc.

Use of Gigabit Ethernet over copper surges

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August 25, 2000

Author: JT Smith

Last quarter was a coming-out party of sorts for
copper-based Gigabit Ethernet, analysts say, with
shipments of 1000Base-TX switch ports accounting for
nearly a fourth of all Gigabit ports shipped in the second
quarter of 2000.

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Unix

Apple: No Jobs Webcast at Seybold

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August 25, 2000

Author: JT Smith

ZDNN reports that, while Steve Jobs is slated to take center stage next week at Seybold San Francisco 2000, browser-bound fans won’t get to follow the keynote speech.

Screw the web, stay in meatspace

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August 25, 2000

Author: JT Smith

The recent downpour over dotcom hype has made some companies think twice about doing e-business. From ZDNN.

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Open Source