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internet news - 22/2
Domain Name News
Embrace IPv6, urges EU (Australian IT)
The world is running out of internet addresses, giving Europe a
golden opportunity to profit from a next-generation internet
protocol, the European Commission said.
http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,3823917%5E15318%5E%5Enbv%5E,00.html
http://news.com.com/2100-1033-842718.html
http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1105-842973.html
From Quicklinks
Commission takes step towards the Next generation Internet (RAPID)
The European Commission has adopted the Communication entitled "IPv6
Priorities for Action". The Communication calls for a European action
plan to accelerate the rollout of Internet Protocol version 6 (Ipv6)
- a key technology for the Next Generation Internet. Unless action is
taken, space on the current generation of the internet is projected
to be exhausted by around 2005. IPv6 will provide a quantum leap in
the number of Internet addresses available for the foreseeable
future.
http://europa.eu.int/rapid/start/cgi/guesten.ksh?p_action.gettxt=gt&doc=IP/02/284|0|RAPID&lg=EN&display=
Domain name replacement likely to use open source (IDG)
Domainz is looking to revamp its new software system using open
source technology.
http://www.idgnet.co.nz/webhome.nsf/UNID/9A57481E27355055CC256B660078E6FC!opendocument
Addressing Authorities Defend Deleted Name 'Grace Period' (Newsbytes)
Internet addressing authorities this week defended a proposal to
establish a one-month "grace period" during which domain-name holders
could reregister Internet addresses that inadvertently lapse.
http://www.newsbytes.com/news/02/174678.html
http://www.icann.org/registrars/redemption-supplement-20feb02.htm
Internet news
From Quicklinks
Singapore - model data protection code for the private sector (SBA)
The National Internet Advisory Committee (NIAC) has released the
Model Data Protection Code, a voluntary Code outlining NIAC's views
on what constitutes "fair information principles". The Code, which is
modelled on internationally recognised standards, serves to establish
minimum standards for electronic data protection and promote the
harmonisation of data protection principles among the various
sectors.
http://www.sba.gov.sg/sba/Report_on_a_Model_Data_Protection_Code.PDF
SNMP threat being addressed, not over yet (IDG)
Vendors and those using their equipment continue to act to counter
the threat of hackers disrupting monitoring programmes running on
SNMP.
http://www.idgnet.co.nz/webhome.nsf/UNID/863901EA53CE2E9CCC256B66007C7500!opendocument
With simplicity comes complacency (ZDNet)
News analysis: SNMP is an essential part of normal network
operations, but people everywhere have been lax in maintaining its
security. Nobody can claim they weren't warned.
http://news.zdnet.co.uk/story/0,,t274-s2104803,00.html
Cyberterrorism - the new Cold War (ZDNet)
During the next few years, heightened security will change the
Internet, and the office network on which many of you work. In fact,
you'll probably see changes first at the office as companies try to
"harden" their information assets against a wide variety of threats.
http://www.anchordesk.co.uk/anchordesk/commentary/columns/0,2415,7111799,00.html
Microsoft to share source code (Australian IT)
Microsoft is to share blueprints for its Windows operating system and
.NET server software with technical experts who build and maintain
computer systems for thousands of companies.
http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,3823761%5E15306%5E%5Enbv%5E,00.html
States' Remedies In Microsoft Case Could Cost $80 Bil - Study
(Newsbytes)
Sanctions sought by the states still suing Microsoft Corp. [NASDAQ:
MSFT] could cost software developers and consumers as much as $80
billion if approved by a federal court, according to a report
released today.
http://www.newsbytes.com/news/02/174680.html
Row erupts over software patent directive (ZDNet)
Critics say the European Commission is being less than truthful about
the effect of a new directive broadening European patent law, and
point to evidence of irregular access by business interests.
http://news.zdnet.co.uk/story/0,,t269-s2104807,00.html
http://www.wired.com/news/politics/0,1283,50545,00.html
Group to set bug-reporting standards (ZDNet)
The Organization for Internet Safety is to set guidelines for
software bug reporting to help increase the security of the Net.
http://news.zdnet.co.uk/story/0,,t269-s2104841,00.html
Mobile phones ace tests (Australian IT)
MOBILE phones from Philips, Ericsson, Samsung, Siemens and Motorola
are the top performers in a recent Choice study.
The survey of 27 phones, which also examined models from Nokia,
Alcatel, Sagem and Panasonic, tested the phones' sound quality,
signal sensitivity, ease of use, durability and battery life.
http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,3818238%5E15306%5E%5Enbv%5E,00.html
Racist computer games (Guardian)
White supremacist groups in the US have been creating and selling
racist computer games with titles like "Ethnic Cleansing" and "Shoot
the Blacks," according to a report out this week from the
Anti-Defamation League.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/internetnews/story/0,7369,653821,00.html
Worldwide Internet Growth Is Slowing - Study (Newsbytes)
The Internet still is welcoming millions of new netizens each year,
but according to a new study, the growth rate is slowing down -
especially in developed countries.
http://www.newsbytes.com/news/02/174687.html
Pornography Web sites cannot be blocked, experts tell HC (Indian
Express)
Observing that it would not be possible to block pornography Web
sites on the Internet, an expert team appointed by Mumbai High Court
has suggested among other restrictions, the introduction of photo
identity cards for users of cyber cafes across the state.
http://www.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=7570
Paedophile photo site shut down (Age)
A controversial website containing images of male students from
several Melbourne private schools appears to have been shut down.
http://theage.com.au/articles/2002/02/22/1014333273431.html
Schools unable to stop photos on paedophile website (Age)
Schools are powerless to prevent secretly-taken photographs of
students being posted on a website, police said yesterday.
http://theage.com.au/articles/2002/02/21/1013132465610.html
Asian women fall for the Net (South China Morning Post)
Asian women were full of festive cheer on the Internet in December
with a huge surge in the use of e-mail and electronic greeting cards,
NetValue said
http://technology.scmp.com/techinternet/ZZZNG0T3GXC.html
From BNA Internet Law News
Bosnia Wants ISPs To Monitor And Filter Content
Bosnia's Communications Regulatory Agency has released new licensing
regulations for ISPs. Among the provisions causing concern is one
that requires ISPs to ensure that objectionable, obscene,
unauthorized, or copyright infringing content is not carried on their
networks.
http://www.politechbot.com/p-03169.html
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