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October 5, 2003
The SCO Group threatens to revoke SGI's UNIX license over source code controversially contributed to Linux. Silicon Graphics says the allegations are without merit. VeriSign shuts down its Site Finder service after ICANN officially orders the company to back down or face the consequences. Microsoft releases a patch for Internet Explorer as a Trojan horse uses an easy-to-exploit vulnerability to enter IE users' PCs. Adobe updates its graphics and publishing software, and integrates products into a 'Creative Suite'. Plus, news on Sun Microsystems' hefty quarterly loss, Napster's comeback, Trillian's Yahoo! update, CBS News' hacked web site and much more.
October 12, 2003
Yahoo! is reporting spectacular Q3 results as the Internet media giant cashes in on online advertising and targeted advertising. At the same time, MSN cuts its LookSmart distribution deal as AOL and Google strengthen their pact. Eolas Technologies is seeking to halt Internet Explorer distribution after an August legal win over Microsoft. Napster launches a beta version of its reborn identity. Plus, news on Half Life's stolen source code, CA's sacked senior executives, ValueClick's acquisition of Commission Junction, Apple Computer's iTunes Music Store and much more.
October 19, 2003
Apple and Intel are reporting strong quarterly earnings, while IBM and especially Sun disappoint investors. SCO backs off from Linux user invoicing as it gets $50 million in fresh investment. Apple launches the iTunes jukebox for the Windows platform amid a growing field of competitors. Plus, news on Network Solutions, MSN, Overture, RIAA and much more.
October 26, 2003
Microsoft launches a host of new applications under the hood of Office System 2003 and reports better-than-expected profit, but investors are unhappy about the future of corporate IT spending. Google is considering an initial public offering (IPO) in March next year. Plus, news on Red Hat's Enterprise Linux, Gator's libel lawsuit, Apple's iTunes Music Store glitch, Macromedia's slumping sales, new U.S. anti-spam legislation and much more.
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