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Infotech & Telecom News
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June 2008
'Absurd' Tech Tax Is Repealed in Maryland
The Maryland legislature has passed legislation to remove the state's so-called tech tax, a levy on computer services. Under the legislation, the tax ... (read more)
The Maryland legislature has passed legislation to remove the state's so-called tech tax, a levy on computer services. Under the legislation, the tax ... (read more)
A Bill of Rights to Enshrine Net Neutrality?
After changing its mind about throttling Bittorrent traffic in March, Comcast pulled a 180ยบ turn on network neutrality. The firm recently announced plans ... (read more)
After changing its mind about throttling Bittorrent traffic in March, Comcast pulled a 180ยบ turn on network neutrality. The firm recently announced plans ... (read more)
Aurora, Illinois Municipal Wi-Fi Stalls
Efforts to establish a municipal wi-fi system in Aurora, Illinois have stalled as prospective Internet service provider MetroFi has sought financial commitments ... (read more)
Efforts to establish a municipal wi-fi system in Aurora, Illinois have stalled as prospective Internet service provider MetroFi has sought financial commitments ... (read more)
California Escapes Free Speech Tax--For Now
California lawmakers have rejected a bill to establish a new $500 million tax on Internet commerce, which some have dubbed the "iTax" because of its application ... (read more)
California lawmakers have rejected a bill to establish a new $500 million tax on Internet commerce, which some have dubbed the "iTax" because of its application ... (read more)
Cities Seek New Fiber-to-the-Home Funding Models
As financial trouble continues to plague municipal-funded broadband efforts, planners in mid-sized, small, and rural cities and towns around the nation ... (read more)
As financial trouble continues to plague municipal-funded broadband efforts, planners in mid-sized, small, and rural cities and towns around the nation ... (read more)
Court Allows ISP to Block Spammer
A decision by Judge James Zagel of the U.S. District Court of Northern Illinois affirms an Internet service provider's (ISP) right to block e-mail spam ... (read more)
A decision by Judge James Zagel of the U.S. District Court of Northern Illinois affirms an Internet service provider's (ISP) right to block e-mail spam ... (read more)
Court Rules in Favor of TiVo over Dish Network
A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling in favor of TiVo in a patent-dispute case with Dish Network over the latter's alleged use of TiVo's proprietary ... (read more)
A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling in favor of TiVo in a patent-dispute case with Dish Network over the latter's alleged use of TiVo's proprietary ... (read more)
Fiber to the Golf Course--At Taxpayers' Expense
If you live in Brunswick County, North Carolina, you just might get fiber-to-the-home courtesy of the U.S. government--provided your home is in a pricey ... (read more)
If you live in Brunswick County, North Carolina, you just might get fiber-to-the-home courtesy of the U.S. government--provided your home is in a pricey ... (read more)
Google Sued over Street View Imaging Program
A Franklin Park, Pennsylvania couple is suing Google, Inc., for violating their right to privacy with the company's Street View program. Aaron and Christine ... (read more)
A Franklin Park, Pennsylvania couple is suing Google, Inc., for violating their right to privacy with the company's Street View program. Aaron and Christine ... (read more)
Google's Role in Spectrum Auction Questioned
Google, Inc. has announced details of its involvement in the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) auction of the C block of the 700 MHz spectrum. The ... (read more)
Google, Inc. has announced details of its involvement in the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) auction of the C block of the 700 MHz spectrum. The ... (read more)
Intellectual Property Rights at Stake in Fla.
A lawsuit filed in a Gainesville, Florida U.S. District Court could determine whether university professors can claim exclusive rights to their lecture ... (read more)
A lawsuit filed in a Gainesville, Florida U.S. District Court could determine whether university professors can claim exclusive rights to their lecture ... (read more)
International Cybercrime Convention Gains Adherents around the World
Eight nations are considering major modifications of their criminal law as they prepare for accession to the Council of Europe's Convention on Cybercrime. ... (read more)
Eight nations are considering major modifications of their criminal law as they prepare for accession to the Council of Europe's Convention on Cybercrime. ... (read more)
Internet Tax Threats Loom in Calif.
As Americans stretched to pay the taxman this year, California Assemblyman Charles Calderon (D-Montebello) was working on the sly to institute a new digital ... (read more)
As Americans stretched to pay the taxman this year, California Assemblyman Charles Calderon (D-Montebello) was working on the sly to institute a new digital ... (read more)
June 2008 InfoTech & Technology News (PDF)
The June 2008 issue of Info Tech & Telecom News highlights news from wi-fi systems in Illinois, Colorado, and Florida ... on buses, in state parks, and ... (read more)
The June 2008 issue of Info Tech & Telecom News highlights news from wi-fi systems in Illinois, Colorado, and Florida ... on buses, in state parks, and ... (read more)
Maryland Taxpayers Pay Big Money for Controversial E-Voting System
A new study based on data collected from Maryland state government agencies reveals the state's elections now cost 10 times what they did in 2002, almost ... (read more)
A new study based on data collected from Maryland state government agencies reveals the state's elections now cost 10 times what they did in 2002, almost ... (read more)
Municipal Wi-Fi Delayed in St. Charles, Illinois
A municipal wi-fi project in St. Charles, Illinois is approximately one month behind schedule but continuing to move forward. MeshLinx of Richardson, Texas ... (read more)
A municipal wi-fi project in St. Charles, Illinois is approximately one month behind schedule but continuing to move forward. MeshLinx of Richardson, Texas ... (read more)
New York City Imposes 'e-Waste' Mandate
The New York City Council has passed a measure requiring city residents to recycle electronic equipment in lieu of sending it to a landfill. Citizens ... (read more)
The New York City Council has passed a measure requiring city residents to recycle electronic equipment in lieu of sending it to a landfill. Citizens ... (read more)
Ohio Wireless Company Takes Over Colorado Town's Wi-Fi System
The Longmont, Colorado City Council has approved the sale of the city's wireless network to Ohio-based DHB Networks. Previously operated by Kite Networks, ... (read more)
The Longmont, Colorado City Council has approved the sale of the city's wireless network to Ohio-based DHB Networks. Previously operated by Kite Networks, ... (read more)
Online Safety Course Mandated for School Children in Virginia
Virginia has become the first state in the nation to implement mandatory "Internet safety" courses in its public schools. Other states, including Illinois ... (read more)
Virginia has become the first state in the nation to implement mandatory "Internet safety" courses in its public schools. Other states, including Illinois ... (read more)
Privacy Right Upheld
A federal district court in Massachusetts has struck down a set of subpoenas filed by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) against Boston ... (read more)
A federal district court in Massachusetts has struck down a set of subpoenas filed by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) against Boston ... (read more)
Tallahassee Presses Ahead with City Bus Wi-Fi
The city-owned transportation service in Tallahassee, Florida has installed wi-fi on 10 buses on six of its city routes that serve riders with long commutes. The ... (read more)
The city-owned transportation service in Tallahassee, Florida has installed wi-fi on 10 buses on six of its city routes that serve riders with long commutes. The ... (read more)
U.S. Senate Committee Debates Proposed Internet Regulations
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has held a full hearing on "The Future of the Internet," in consideration of ... (read more)
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has held a full hearing on "The Future of the Internet," in consideration of ... (read more)
Wi-Fi Comes to State Parks Across the Country
State parks are turning high-tech, with many local governments and parks authorities offering wireless Internet "hotspots." At least one state ... (read more)
State parks are turning high-tech, with many local governments and parks authorities offering wireless Internet "hotspots." At least one state ... (read more)
Yahoo Establishes Human Rights Fund in China
Following an international outcry over its role in assisting Chinese authorities in identifying dissidents online, Internet services firm Yahoo, Inc. has ... (read more)
Following an international outcry over its role in assisting Chinese authorities in identifying dissidents online, Internet services firm Yahoo, Inc. has ... (read more)
