Monthly Archives: April 2001

Bill Moyers: Journalism and Democracy. The Founders didn’t count on the rise of mega-media. They didn’t count on huge private corporations that would own not only the means of journalism but also vast swaths of the territory that journalism should … Continue reading →

AP: Judge: Chat room users’ identity won’t be revealed. 2TheMart wanted Bellevue-based Infospace to turn over the names of people who chatted on a site it maintained. 2TheMart wanted to prove that some of the chat room users also are … Continue reading →

The Economist: Beyond the bubble. Interest has grown in technologies that bypass the grid altogether, such as micropower. As part of their response to the crisis, Californian officials are signing long-term contracts to buy power at prices several times historical … Continue reading →

NetworkWorldFusion: Microsoft gets tough with independent testers. Kennedy, research director for Competitive Systems Analysis, made the mistake of using benchmark testing to compare the operating systems running SQL Server without first getting written permission from Microsoft to discuss the results, … Continue reading →

Stanford Daily: Disney chairman speaks at gathering. He likened computer piracy to stealing apples from a storekeeper, saying, “Intellectual property rights are no different than regular property rights . . . Theft will not be tolerated in any form.” Either … Continue reading →

Reuters: U.S. attorney general to create privacy post. Kevin Watson of the Falls Church, Virginia-based Law Enforcement Alliance of America, a membership group aimed at protecting civil liberties, said Ashcroft’s willingness to listen showed “a sensitivity to privacy and civil … Continue reading →

Mercury News: State’s daily electricity bill hits $70 million, Davis says. But others in the Capitol, noting the secrecy that has surrounded the administration’s power purchases, questioned Davis’ motives. “The only people who know are Gray Davis and the merchant … Continue reading →

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It’s always pleasant to break bread with Jean-Louis Gassee, the co-founder and CEO of Be Inc., even when he’s describing difficult times. He combines a stoic’s sense of life with the French joy of it all. But Be is in … Continue reading →

The Register: Apple back in the black. Apple returned to profitability during its second quarter, but its underlying figures will make uncomfortable reading for many Mac users. Comments