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AnchorDesk Staff ZDNet AnchorDesk Friday, September 15, 2000 |
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The FCC delayed the formal opening of an inquiry into Internet access over cable networks. Commissioner Gloria Tristani requested the removal of the topic from the FCC's open-meeting agenda. Tristani was concerned about affecting agency's review of the AOL/Time Warner merger. The FCC isn't eager to discuss the topic but was dragged into the debate after several courts issued conflicting decisions as to whether Net access is a cable, telephone or information service. The FCC needs to strike a balance between promoting broadband services while preserving an open market. MICROSOFT RELEASES WINDOWS ME TO YOU
Microsoft officially launched Windows ME, the latest iteration of its Windows operating system for the home user. Windows ME is not considered a major upgrade, but rather a stopgap in between Windows 98 SE and next year's Whistler. Windows ME features new multimedia features, such as a home movie editor and a System Restore feature to help save information after system crashes. MICROSOFT BRAIN DRAIN CONTINUES
Group vice president and 14-year Microsoft veteran Paul Maritz announced his retirement yesterday, adding another name to the long list of high-ranking officials departing the Redmond giant. Maritz was one of the key executives chosen to launch Microsoft's .Net strategy. LINUX JOURNAL URGES SDMI BOYCOTT
Members of the Linux community are calling on hackers to reject the record industries' Secure Digital Music Initiative (SDMI) hacking challenge. SDMI technology is being developed by record companies to create a secure form of digital music and thwart privacy. The record industry is using the challenge to make SDMI more hack-proof. Linux enthusiasts say the industry only wants to use hackers as a "free consulting" service so it can exert control over how people use digital music.
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