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Tuesday 10 October 2000
Music downloads: Dancing to a different tune
As if the Napster shenanigans haven't already highlighted just how important the future of online music has become in the hearts and minds of netizens, the concessions that AOL and Time Warner will have to make to get the go-ahead for their merger underline it in bold.
The wider picture: predicting the broadband revolution
The move towards broadband communications is one of those stories that never seems to go away.
AOL-Time Warner deal tipped to get EC approval
The European Commission is expected to give the go-ahead for the merger between AOL and Time Warner.
IT projects foundering in legal quagmire
Companies are wasting time and money in legal negotiations over IT projects. This is the conclusion of a report released today by the Computer Software and Services Association (CSSA) and law firm Nabarro Nathanson.
Abbey not happy with online mortgage comparisons
Mortgage aggregation website Moneysupermarket.com has started a public spat with Abbey National after the bank asked to withdraw its mortgage products from the site.
UK government unveils latest blueprint for e-Britain
The government's latest £5.5m initiative to get UK businesses online has received a guarded welcome from industry leaders.
Automotive giant consolidates operations for ecommerce
Automotive company Daimler Chrysler has consolidated its internet interests into one company dedicated to developing its ecommerce strategy.
Tumbling Tiscali shares restart World Online talks
Italian ISP Tiscali has reopened negotiations with World Online after its share price fell by 14 per cent.
News in View: Pundits fail to bond with wireless networks
Wireless offices will never fully replace the wired environment we work in today, although recent advances in the technology means it is now an appropriate choice for certain applications.
Government defeated over IR35 review
The Professional Contractors Group (PCG) - an organisation which represents the rights of freelance contractors - has won its court battle to demand a judicial review of the controversial IR35 legislation.
Apple sales chief bids adieu
Mitch Mandich, chief sales executive of Apple, is to leave the company two weeks after the company issued a profit warning and suffered crushing losses on Nasdaq.
Morning Edition: the good, the bad and the ugly
Three themes dominate coverage of all things ebusiness in this morning's UK national newspapers - good news, bad news, and telecoms.
Orange chief steps down
Hans Snook is to step down as chief executive of Orange later this month, but will stay on as executive chairman, according to reports in this morning's press.
DTI claims top spot in Euro ebusiness charts
The UK tops the European ebusiness nations, fighting off stiff competition from Sweden and Germany, according to the latest figures published by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) today.
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