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May 4, 2003
Two of Internet's biggest challenges to date are again in the news. AOL, Microsoft and Yahoo! have joined forces in their fight against spam, while the Federal Trade Commission is looking for input on legislation to curb junk mail. At the same time, the RIAA is continuing its efforts to cease illegal music-swapping. The association is sending messages notifying users legal prosecution is possible. Plus, news on Apple's newly launched music store, the SCO-IBM lawsuit, Dell Computer and more.
May 11, 2003
A major security hole left Microsoft Passport's 200 million subscribers vulnerable to theft of personal and financial information and could potentially (although unlikely) cost the software giant $2.2 trillion. Meanwhile, Apple's music store turns into a major hit, while a survey finds music-swappers are interested in buying online songs. Also, a study by British ISP BT OpenWorld shows Thursday is the busiest spam day of the week. Plus, news on ICQ, Microsoft's Longhorn, Ted Turner, Google and more.
May 18, 2003
This Sunday, SCO is stepping up its legal campaign against Linux, drawing a slew of criticism and rage from the open source community. A new sophisticated worm is spreading via e-mail, IRC, AIM and the Kazaa P2P network. Meanwhile, Intel uncovers a flaw in its 64-bit Itanium 2 chips. On the legal front, a new spam bill is making headway through the U.S. House of Representatives, while authorities are pursuing spammers with court orders. Plus news on the RIAA, Apple's iTunes Music Store, Bertelsmann, Symantec, Linux, Iran and much more.
May 25, 2003
This Sunday, Microsoft licenses SCO's UNIX source code and patents, clearing itself from legal liability after the SCO Group threatened litigations over Linux. Spurring the debate, the software giant, analysts say, is siding against IBM in the billion-dollar lawsuit filed in March. Meanwhile, Roxio acquired Pressplay, setting the stage for the relaunch of Napster, but some believe the once hugely popular brand name may not be enough for success. Also, news on the Palyh worm, HP's soaring profits, Yahoo!'s latest ad campaign, Kazaa's popularity, pending U.S. anti-spam legislation and much more.
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The Technology Lookout is Svetlozar Online's weekly review of the stories making news across the world of Information Technology (IT). Every Sunday we provide you with a unique and critical glimpse on the events, the people, the companies, the deals and the technologies, having impact on the IT sector. Whether it's litigations that impinge upon major players, or technological breakthroughs with a potential for fundamental fallout, Svetlozar Online's editors give you a review with unparalleled perspectives and outstanding insights.
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