Top news items of interest...
Wired Online from March 5th to the 7th, 2004
The articles
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- ISP Files First Can-Spam Lawsuit
The U.S. Can-Spam Act may be too weak to stop spam altogether, but it's all we've got, says a California attorney. That's why he's going to be the first to use it to help an ISP sue an alleged spammer. By Amit Asaravala. Wired News issued: 3/7/2004
- Warning: Blogs Can Be Infectious
Confirming what many have suspected, a study finds that the most popular bloggers aren't the most original. But they do have a knack for swiping material from other, lesser-known blogs. By Amit Asaravala. Wired News issued: 3/7/2004
- SCO Says Microsoft Memo Is Legit
Open-source advocates had claimed the leaked document proves Microsoft bankrolled SCO's legal assault against Linux. But SCO claims the memo's writer was simply confused. By Michelle Delio. Wired News issued: 3/7/2004
- Borgs Invad Vegas
Borg Invasion 4D, opening soon at the Hilton, promises to whisk Star Trek fans to new frontiers of 3-D experience, without all the shaking. Steve Friess reports from Las Vegas Wired News issued: 3/7/2004
- Rich-Media Ads Cause Bellyaching
As Internet advertisements get flashier and use up more bandwidth, Web users and software developers find fresh ways to block them out. The biggest targets of their scorn: Flash-based and video ads. By Joanna Glasner. Wired News issued: 3/7/2004
- Indies Stay in Tune With Sharing
Austin's South by Southwest music conference will provide free access to its library of music to anyone near a wireless hotspot. Songs will be accessible to users of Apple's iTunes through a 600-song shared playlist. By Katie Dean. Wired News issued: 3/7/2004
- Senators: Hands Off Kids' Data
Congress considers a bill that would make it illegal for marketers to trade information about anyone under 16. Companies would not be able to buy and sell data about children without their parents' consent. By Kim Zetter. Wired News issued: 3/7/2004
- Buy Offline, Get Spammed Online
The Direct Marketing Association says offline businesses that track down the e-mail addresses of customers to pitch them more stuff online are providing a 'benefit' to consumers. Critics beg to differ. By Amit Asaravala. Wired News issued: 3/7/2004
- Hands Off! That Fact Is Mine
Congress is considering a bill that would allow companies to copyright databases and other sets of information. Critics say the bill would circumvent the core of copyright law, which says no one can own a fact. By Kim Zetter. Wired News issued: 3/7/2004
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