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Anonymous Source on MSNBot

"They have Google in their crosshairs. They are trying to replicate every feature of Google in the next year, and have tie-ins with the next version of IE (including a 'search' box right on the browser toolbar that by default points at MSN Search) and in Windows Longhorn (the Search function in the shell will have an Internet option that will go to MSN by default). They made a build-vs-buy decision in the last few months (in fact they made an informal offer to purchase Google, which was refused)."

Another Conversation With Jeffrey Zeldman

"This is the second of our two conversations with Jeffrey Zeldman. Our first conversation covered the wonderful world of Web standards: from The Web Standards Project to his latest book, Designing With Web Standards."

MSN search bot a glimpse of ambitions

"As it prepares its own algorithmic search engine, MSN quietly launches software that will index Web sites, a move that raises questions about MSN's deal with Yahoo unit Inktomi."

Treo 600 Revealed

"The Treo 600 smartphone looks more like a modern cell phone than any of Handspring's previous products."

This looks pretty sweet. Read all about it at News.com and eWeek.com.

Tablet PC: Why I'm (still) not ready to switch

"Now that I've had a chance to live with a Tablet PC for a while, I think it's about time to ask: Would I trade in my laptop--or a digital pen--for one? My answer: Not quite yet. Here's why."

The Web, According to Google

"It's becoming the dominant way to search the Net, and that worries critics who see problems with its privacy practices and ranking methods."

MacWarriors 3DOSX's 3-D File Explorer

"3DOSX is a file system browser that utilizes three dimensions to view directory hierarchies. It supports a full range of file system actions, such as copying, labeling, creating new folders, and ejecting disks."

This looks like an interesting idea, but a very poor implementation. The file system get's way to much in the way of the desktop in this version. I could see if someone put some thought into it they could create a much more usable version.

McNealy's Last Stand

"Technical muscle and a history of innovation made Sun a Silicon Valley standard-bearer. It also blinded famously combative Scott McNealy to the coming Linux wars. Now he's fighting to survive."

Google Search: father's day

Internet Explorer consigned to the Trash

"Roz Ho, the general manager of Microsoft's Mac Business Unit, has confirmed that no future versions of Internet Explorer will be released for the Mac."

MusicNet to adopt Microsoft's format

"In the latest deal in the rapidly expanding online music business, MusicNet said Thursday that it would offer more than 350,000 songs to subscribers in Microsoft's Windows Media format."

Since RealNetworks was dumping them for Rhapsody this seemed like the only obvious choice left.

So Much for Economic Principle

"Apple's vertically integrated approach offers a hidden advantage. By setting design and performance specifications of Macintosh hardware, writing system software becomes easier. There are fewer variables to contend with and less testing and debugging required. Such a controlled environment produces excellent code quickly at lower overall cost."

Whenever you compare PC to Macs the above fact has to be taken into consideration. Apple doesn't design for the broadest reach in hardware, thus they have a distinct advantage when creating an operating system. However, they pay for it with market share as you are the only one producing the machine."