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Date: Thu, 02 Dec 1999 17:46:52 -0500
From: Adam Powell
Here is a roundup of technology-related stories from free! The Freedom Forum on line, at www.freedomforum.org:
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Technological distractions harmful, author says David Shenk says, 'The faster we go, the sloppier we're going to be.' http://www.freedomforum.org/technology/1999/12/2shenk.asp
Satellite TV companies begin offering local packages New law frees satellite providers to carry local TV news. http://www.freedomforum.org/technology/1999/12/2satellitetv.asp related: Bill allows satellites to carry local channels, limits cybersquatting Key provision also protects more than a million satellite subscribers now receiving local channels who face losing those signals by year's end. http://www.freedomforum.org/technology/1999/11/22satellitebill.asp
Cartoon cursor software will let surfers avoid being tracked But critics say many if not most users will not know how to opt out of monitoring program. http://www.freedomforum.org/technology/1999/12/1cartoonsoftware.asp related: Free software turns out to be snoopware that tracks surfing Comet Cursor, used by 16 million people, worries privacy advocates. http://www.freedomforum.org/technology/1999/11/30freesoftware.asp
High court examines restrictions on adult cable channels Playboy argues that regulations designed to keep kids from seeing adult fare
are content-based and overly broad. http://www.freedomforum.org/speech/1999/12/1sctplayboy.asp
'Digital divide' conference precedes WTO meeting; nonprofits, high-tech industries seek to narrow disparities between information 'haves,' 'have nots.' http://www.freedomforum.org/technology/1999/11/30wtoconference.asp
ISP head, FBI differ on Web site closing 'order;' BECamation president says he was told he would lose his company if he didn't remove satirical video http://www.freedomforum.org/speech/1999/11/29closing.asp related: FBI forces ISP to close Web site; site featured grainy 'Blair Witch'-style video of supposed government plot. http://www.freedomforum.org/speech/1999/11/24film.asp
Internet gives elderly 'window to life,' say researchers Geriatrics specialist says every nursing home should have Net, e-mail access. http://www.freedomforum.org/technology/1999/11/26online.asp
Long-awaited White House rules on cryptography released But industry, privacy groups say the draft doesn't deliver on White House promises. http://www.freedomforum.org/technology/1999/11/24crypto.asp
Stand-alone Internet radio device will 'localize the world' Users can tap online programming without computer or short-wave radio. http://www.freedomforum.org/international/1999/11/23radio.asp
Wireless Net will spur next race for content: 1999 Interactive Publishing Europe conference hears new-media predictions. http://www.freedomforum.org/technology/1999/11/22wirelessnet.asp
Mediator appointed in Microsoft trial; software giant faces separate class-action suit alleging Windows overcharging. http://www.freedomforum.org/technology/1999/11/22microsoft.asp
Federal judge throws out challenge to Virginia Internet law, Spokesman for state attorney general said lawsuit was dismissed because plaintiffs failed to name appropriate defendants in the case. http://www.freedomforum.org/speech/1999/11/22vanetsuit.asp
Town not liable for man's local-access cable TV rants http://www.freedomforum.org/speech/1999/11/19cablerants.asp
Digital players gear up to take on Walkman, new devices still more expensive, have limited storage capacity; but are emerging in several varieties. http://www.freedomforum.org/technology/1999/11/19walkman.asp
U.N. explores how TV could further peace, development; Secretary-General Kofi Annan urges broadcast experts to consider 'preventive journalism' - reporting on conflicts that haven't yet turned into wars. http://www.freedomforum.org/international/1999/11/19untv.asp
NBC News, Washington Post form alliance; NBC News, MSNBC, Post, Newsweek reporters, Web sites will all contribute, cross-promoting news stories, sharing technology, and offering joint advertising packages. http://www.freedomforum.org/professional/1999/11/18nbc.asp
FCC mulls TV programs for the blind; at issue: Whether to mandate video-description services, which describe TV scenes, action not captured in dialogue. http://www.freedomforum.org/technology/1999/11/18fcc.asp
FCC closes public comment on low-power radio; agency must now wade through more than 3,200 statements and studies on proposed changes to broadcast licensing. http://www.freedomforum.org/speech/1999/11/17lowpowerradio.asp
Public Citizen asks Supreme Court to review electronic-records case; Lobbying group contends that National Archive's policy allows routine destruction of valuable records. http://www.freedomforum.org/speech/1999/11/16foiemail.asp
Jon Katz column:
'Consumer protection' is latest excuse to regulate the Net http://www.freedomforum.org/technology/1999/12/1katz.asp
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