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ALLIANCE ADVANCES PLAN TO FIGHT SPAM
NEW TECHNOLOGIES AIM TO TURN BACK JUNK EMAIL
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In this issue of the FINFlash Update...
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LEAD STORY: ALLIANCE PUTS SPAM SQUARELY IN ITS SIGHTS
In advance of a special summit organized by the Federal Trade Commission, an alliance of 35 companies and organizations including Amazon, Bank of America, Cisco, eBay, Microsoft and many others, shared their anti-spam battle plan with FTC Chairman Deborah Majoras. The plan calls for broad implementation of authentication technologies that will help separate legitimate email from spam.
Read more...
http://news.com.com/Amazon,+others+lobby+FTC+for+help+fighting+spam/2100-1032_3-5452986.html
and...
http://truste.org/about/sender_id_industry_letter.php
LEGAL UPDATE: MICROSOFT SETTLES WITH NOVELL AND TRADE GROUP
On November 8, Microsoft announced that it had reached settlements resolving antitrust claims with Novell and the Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA). Both Novell and CCIA will withdraw from participation in the European Commission case against Microsoft. The settlement with CCIA brings to a close the historic U.S. antitrust case. CCIA had been the sole remaining challenger to the settlement approved by the U.S. District Court in November 2002. The agreement with Novell, under which Microsoft will pay Novell $536 million, settles all claims with Novell relating to NetWare. As expected, however, Novell filed suit against Microsoft for antitrust claims related to WordPerfect, which Novell owned from June 1994 to March 1996.
Read more...
http://www.techweb.com/wire/software/52500143
MICROSOFT NEWS: STRENGTHENING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION
In response to growing customer concerns about intellectual property (IP) claims and the need to better manage risk, Microsoft announced earlier this month that it would extend IP indemnification to all end-users of most Microsoft products. Previously Microsoft had only indemnified large corporate customers. Many other, but not all, technology companies also offer IP indemnification to their customers.
Read more...
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1722786,00.asp?kc=EWRSS03119TX1K0000594
PRODUCT NEWS: A BUSY MONTH OF RELEASES
In November, Microsoft launched a test version of its new search site and released Halo 2, a game for the Xbox video game system. Though MSN Search is still under development, you can test this new tool at:
http://beta.search.msn.com
The release of Halo 2 became a widely reported event, and sales of the new game set industry records, reaching $125 million on its first day.
Read more...
http://money.cnn.com/2004/11/11/technology/halosales/
TECH TIP: IT’S THE HOLIDAY SEASON -- SHOP SAFELY ONLINE
One of the best ways to shop for the holidays is online. You can comparison shop, avoid the crowds at the mall and ship your gifts without any hassle. Unfortunately, online scam artists will be trying to spoil the fun. But with a few precautions, you can shop safely. Review the FTC’s Consumer Alert on holiday shopping for tips on keeping your transactions secure:
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/holidayalrt.htm
From everyone at the Freedom to Innovate Network -- Have a great holiday and happy New Year! You’ll hear from us again in early January. Until then, visit the FIN Web site for news, policy information and more.
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