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Windows market share dives again as Mac nears 10%Open in New Window
"Windows lost nearly a full percentage point of market share for the second month in a row in December, pushing Microsoft Corp.'s operating system to a new low, an Internet measurement company..." read more »
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Video: History of the InternetOpen in New Window
If you've ever wondered how the Internet was born, but can't be bothered reading a whole book on the subject, check out this short animated documentary from Milah Bilgil. Entitled History of the inte read more »
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FCC: Burn it down or reform it?Open in New Window
The FCC needs either an overhaul or a complete dismantling. At a conference in DC this week, academics and former FCC staff argue that the agency can be fixed. A new website offers their ideas and se read more »
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Model Sues Google Over Snarky Blogger RemarksOpen in New Window
Canadian model Liskula Cohen has sued Google for a number of snarky remarks that were made by a blogger using the company's Blogger service. The NY Daily News reports that the former Vogue cover girl read more »
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Kiwis rally opposition to NZ copyright billOpen in New Window
Two controversial provisions of a New Zealand copyright law, slated to take effect next month, are stirring opposition. Artists and ISPs say the law will result in the disconnection of users and dele read more »
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Apple Gives Desktop Apps an Internet LifeOpen in New Window
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College courses: even "offline" classes are online nowOpen in New Window
This week's edition of Science contains a series of perspectives on how computer technology is changing the education system. Two of the papers review a real trend in education: the growing access t read more »
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VPN4Life: scam, scheme, or foolishness?Open in New Window
Devin Coldewey writes "VPN4Life is a new site that is promising a lifetime of private and anonymous access to the internet through their servers for a one-time fee of $50. Their mission statement is read more »
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