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********************************************************** Don't forget to check out http://www.auda.org.au/domain-news/ for today's edition of the complete domain news, already online! And see my website - http://GoldsteinReport.com/ - for daily updates in between postings. *************************************************** The domain name news is supported by auDA *************************************************** The dark side of the internet http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2009/nov/26/dark-side-internet-freenet Google and News Corp. Do Need Each Other http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/30/business/media/30iht-cache30.html Internet pulls curtain on porn publishers http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/internet-pulls-curtain-on-porn-publishers/story-e6frg996-1225805136532 Ingenuity and hard work - 20 years of internet in Australia [AAP] http://www.theage.com.au/technology/technology-news/ingenuity-and-hard-work--20-years-of-internet-in-australia-20091126-jsjd.html Google's Chrome OS rival to Microsoft could become our Big Brother http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2009/nov/29/google-attempts-to-dominate-microsoft Is Google Chrome OS cloud computing's silver lining? http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2009/nov/25/google-chrome-cloud-computing Dutch court ruling forces Mininova to end illegal torrents http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8382012.stm Lawyers target thousands of British 'illegal' file-sharers http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8381097.stm Computer hacker Gary McKinnon to be extradited to US http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/nov/26/computer-hacker-gary-mckinnon-extradition Geoffrey Robertson: An immoral and unlawful decision http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/geoffrey-robertson-an-immoral-and-unlawful-decision-1829889.html Opinion: Free Speech and the Internet http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/28/opinion/28iht-edmorozov.html Michelle Obama 'racist' picture that is topping Google Images removed http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2009/nov/25/michelle-obama-google-images-removed China's Export of Censorship http://www.feer.com/politics/2009/october54/Chinas-Export-of-Censorship French minister wants Europe to take on Google http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE5AQ4IK20091127 White House comments on net neutrality irk AT& T http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/24/AR2009112404175.html us: Internet Gambling Ban Delayed Six Months http://techdailydose.nationaljournal.com/2009/11/internet-gambling-ban-delayed.php ********************** RESEARCH PAPERS ********************** Intellectual Property Law in Internet by Dr. Tabrez Ahmad [KIIT Law School, KIIT University] Abstract: The rapid technological changes and the convergence of telecommunication, broadcasting and information technology challenge the existing legal institutions. The delicate balance of rights and obligations of intermediaries of Internet such as copyright owners, domain name holders, consumers, netizens and internet service providers can be upset when trying to keep the legal developments abreast with the technological advances. http://ssrn.com/abstract=1511183 Copyright Infringement in Cyberspace and Network Security: A Threat to E-Commerce by Dr. Tabrez Ahmad [KIIT Law School, KIIT University] Abstract: Information Technology is growing faster than any other communication vehicle in the history mankind. Invention of digital technology was the most important revolution in the last century. The influence of digital technology on information technology is phenomenal. The present millennium is witnessing a new culture that is internet culture. It is changing our life style and way of doing business form traditional commerce to e-commerce. Originally confined to military establishment internet has due to its speed, intercreativity and flexibility, tremendous potential to disseminated information beyond the geographical boundaries. http://ssrn.com/abstract=1511187 OECD: Computer Viruses and Other Malicious Software - A Threat to the Internet Economy Malware attacks are increasing both in frequency and sophistication, thus posing a serious threat to the Internet economy and to national security. This book is a first step toward addressing the threat of malware in a comprehensive, global manner. It informs readers about malware -- its growth, evolution and countermeasures to combat it; presents new research into the economic incentives driving cyber-security decisions; and makes specific suggestions on how the international community can better work together to address the problem. http://www.oecdbookshop.org/oecd/display.asp?CID=&LANG=EN&SF1=DI&ST1=5KZ9M1Q1116F http://browse.oecdbookshop.org/oecd/pdfs/browseit/9309011E.PDF OECD: Innovation in the Software Sector This book throws a spotlight on innovation across the software universe, setting out key issues and highlighting policy perspectives. It spans research and development, invention, production, distribution and use of software in the market. It also covers core innovation themes from a user perspective -- including security and privacy, mobility, interoperability, accessibility and reliability. http://www.oecdbookshop.org/oecd/display.asp?CID=&LANG=EN&SF1=DI&ST1=5KSB2JR8CV9W http://www.oecdbookshop.org/oecd/get-it.asp?REF=9309051E.PDF ********************** INTERNET USE ********************** The dark side of the internet In the 'deep web', Freenet software allows users complete anonymity as they share viruses, criminal contacts and child pornography http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2009/nov/26/dark-side-internet-freenet Google and News Corp. Do Need Each Other When a media industry insider last week floated the idea of an exclusive deal to list News Corp. content on Microsoft’s Bing search engine, stiffing Google in the process, it drew some predictable responses. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/30/business/media/30iht-cache30.html Internet pulls curtain on porn publishers They can gird their loins and stiffen their resolve all they like, but for porn publishers the pun stops here. Because, despite what the billboards promise, it seems there isn't a potent enough nasal spray in the world to rouse the moribund adult magazine market. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/internet-pulls-curtain-on-porn-publishers/story-e6frg996-1225805136532 Online blitz constricts the circulation of Playboy The Playboy Mansion is still prominent on the list of those who peddle bus tours past the homes of the rich and famous in Tinseltown to starry-eyed tourists. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/online-blitz-constricts-the-circulation-of-playboy/story-e6frg996-1225805138704 Ingenuity and hard work - 20 years of internet in Australia [AAP] Only two decades ago if you told somebody that the world would be electronically connected, with people in Sydney able to talk to those in New York, London and Tokyo with the click of a button, you would probably have been laughed at. http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/ingenuity-and-hard-work--20-years-of-internet-in-australia-20091126-jsjd.html http://www.theage.com.au/technology/technology-news/ingenuity-and-hard-work--20-years-of-internet-in-australia-20091126-jsjd.html Internet activists push for greater democracy [AP] The Internet can be a powerful medium for politicians to get their message across but it is also a vital means for civilians to have a say in what politicians do, participants in a political conference say. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/25/AR2009112502037.html Wikipedia denies mass exodus of editors Wikipedia has disputed claims that it has lost a huge number of editors that help maintain the online encyclopaedia. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8382477.stm ********************** NEW TECHNOLOGIES ********************** Google's Chrome OS rival to Microsoft could become our Big Brother A basic principle of warfare is never to fight on terrain chosen — or dominated — by your enemy. This principle seemed to explain why, as Google rose to challenge Microsoft as the world's most powerful technology company, the one market it eschewed was that for operating systems. That territory was dominated by Bill Gates & Co and so Google concentrated on building dominance in areas where Microsoft was feeble or non-existent: search, cloud computing, web applications, advertising. It all seemed so sensible. http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2009/nov/29/google-attempts-to-dominate-microsoft Is Google Chrome OS cloud computing's silver lining? It's based on open source, but Chrome, Google's cloud computing OS, will lock users into an unmodifiable world. Is this limiting or liberating? http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2009/nov/25/google-chrome-cloud-computing ************************************************ CHILD PROTECTION, FILTERING & CONTENT REGULATION ************************************************ Research to help define Australian cyber-safety environment [news release] A new research project will explore cyber-safety and cyber-security issues facing Australian children. "The online environment offers a world of opportunity for young people and families, but it is important they are empowered to confront emerging problems, such as security of personal information and cyber-bullying," the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy said. http://www.minister.dbcde.gov.au/media/media_releases/2009/106 au: Conroy promises filter report in "due course" A month after admitting to receiving the ISP filtering live trial report, the office of Communications Minister Stephen Conroy has committed to releasing it in "due course". http://www.zdnet.com.au/insight/communications/soa/Conroy-promises-filter-report-in-due-course-/0,139023754,339299734,00.htm Aus gov dredges up cuter panic-button for kids online Salvation for children who feel threatened, harassed or bullied on the internet may be close at hand, in the shape of a user-friendly dolphin-shaped "panic button". http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/11/26/australian_dolphin_patrol/ ********************** ONLINE TV & MUSIC ********************** Dutch court ruling forces Mininova to end illegal torrents The Netherlands-based file-sharing website Mininova has removed all torrents that enabled users to download copyright-protected material. The move follows a ruling in a Netherlands district court three months ago ordering the firm to remove links to illegal content. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8382012.stm Torrent Giant Mininova Forced to Go Legit Mininova, one of the largest peer too peer (P2P) file sharing sites next to The Pirate Bay, has now removed most of its links to copyrighted content. The site complied with a Dutch court ruling from August, which Miniova is considering appealing. Netherlands-based Mininova has risen in recent months as one of the most popular torrent sites on the Internet, alongside The Pirate Bay, which is still maintaining a strong presence despite fines and threats to close down the site. But Mininova had to comply with a court ruling from three months ago, which ordered the site to remove all the links to illegal content. Removing all illegal torrents from Mininova would mainly leave the site without content. Mininova used to link to several popular categories of copyrighted files, such as TV rips of U.S. prime-time shows (Heroes, Stargate Universe, Fringe, etc.) and the latest music releases from popular artists (Jay Z, Lady Gaga, Whitney Houston, etc.). Mininova also used to be visited by over five million users daily, but only legal content will be available from now on through the site's Content Distribution service. This will probably turn away most of the visitors to more obscure torrent sites, in search for popular content. The eradication of torrent sites? Due to declining sales, the music and movie giants have been targeting large illegal file sharing hotspots on the Internet. Mininova's demise is only the latest move in what it looks like an attempt to eradicate torrent sites. The most popular case so far has been The Pirate Bay, which stirred a round of controversy around the world back in April. Since then, we have seen yet another torrent site going under the radar, Demonoid, due to alleged hardware problems. Now, Mininova is just the latest illegal torrents site to fall under the axe of authorities. However, it is likely that the illegal content that made sites such as Mininova popular will find another home very soon. There are already other up and coming sites serving such content (BTjunkie, isoHunt), next to The Pirate Bay, which despite court orders, still keeps its online presence going. Mininova, one of the largest peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing sites next to The Pirate Bay, has now removed most of its links to copyrighted content. The site complied with a Dutch court ruling from August. Mininova has said it is considering appealing that ruling. http://www.pcworld.com/article/183278/torrent_giant_mininova_forced_to_go_legit.html http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/327947/ au: AFACT v iiNet: Judge denies Internet Industry Association application to be heard in the trial The Internet Industry Association’s (IIA) application to be heard in the trial between Perth ISP iiNet and AFACT was rejected by the Federal Court today, after its submission was ruled irrelevant. http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/327828/ UK Virgin Media to monitor traffic for file-sharing Virgin Media is to monitor its customers' data packets in an effort to gauge the level of unlawful file-sharing on its networks. http://news.zdnet.co.uk/security/0,1000000189,39906062,00.htm Lawyers target thousands of British 'illegal' file-sharers Around 15,000 suspected pirates may soon get legal letters accusing them of illegally sharing movies and games. ACS:Law plans to send notes to the accused in the new year offering a chance to settle out of court for "several hundreds of pounds". http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8381097.stm ************************** ONLINE CRIME, SECURITY & LEGAL ************************** Computer hacker Gary McKinnon to be extradited to US Computer hacker Gary McKinnon, who has Asperger's syndrome, is at serious risk of suicide, relatives said today, after the home secretary rejected a last-ditch attempt to prevent his extradition to the US. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/nov/26/computer-hacker-gary-mckinnon-extradition Geoffrey Robertson: An immoral and unlawful decision The Home Secretary has decided he is powerless to stop the extradition of Gary McKinnon to Virginia, where he will be denied bail and sentenced to at least 10 years' imprisonment for an offence that would not deserve custodial sentence in Britain and notwithstanding the fact that he has Asperger's and is very likely to commit suicide. http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/geoffrey-robertson-an-immoral-and-unlawful-decision-1829889.html Hacker Gary McKinnon to appeal after extradition blow The "devastated" lawyers for computer hacker Gary McKinnon are to challenge the home secretary's decision not to block his extradition to the US. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8382066.stm Hacker loses final appeal against extradition to US A last-ditch appeal to prevent a computer hacker from being extradited to the United States has been dismissed by the Home Secretary. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/hacker-loses-final-appeal-against-extradition-to-us-1828749.html Gary McKinnon's hopes fade as Home Secretary says he is powerless to stop extradition Hopes of a reprieve for Gary McKinnon, the British computer hacker facing extradition to the US, were dashed last night after the Government said that it was powerless to intervene. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article6934133.ece Cyber-criminals cashing in with online pharmacies Thousands of Britons are putting their health and bank accounts at risk by going online to buy drugs from bogus internet pharmacies run by Russian cyber-criminals, according to a new report. http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/article6935651.ece ********************** CENSORSHIP ********************** Opinion: Free Speech and the Internet To appreciate the full bouquet of challenges that the Internet is posing to the modern nation state, look no further than the case of two German men who are waging a legal battle against the U.S.-based Wikimedia Foundation — the charity behind the online encyclopedia — for violating their rights to privacy. In 1990 the two men killed a German actor, were sentenced to life in prison in 1993, and were released on parole a few years ago. The German law allows them to start afresh; the media has been barred from mentioning their full names in relation to the crime. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/28/opinion/28iht-edmorozov.html Michelle Obama 'racist' picture that is topping Google Images removed A blog hosting an offensive image of Michelle Obama with monkey features has removed it and posted an apology. http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2009/nov/25/michelle-obama-google-images-removed China's Export of Censorship The Chinese government’s effort to prevent dissident authors from taking part in the prestigious Frankfurt Book Fair, an international showcase for freedom of expression, has offered Germany a close-up view of China’s intolerance of dissent. http://www.feer.com/politics/2009/october54/Chinas-Export-of-Censorship ************************** GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC POLICY ************************** French minister wants Europe to take on Google European Union members want to create a joint project on the digitisation of books, French Culture Minister Frederic Mitterrand said, challenging Google's plan to create a massive digital library. http://in.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idINIndia-44302520091127 http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE5AQ4IK20091127 OECD: Ask your question about e-commerce! Make your voice heard at the OECD conference on empowering e-consumers, to be held on 8-10 December in Washington, DC. As of today and throughout the conference, the public is invited to submit questions to the panellists. What do you think about e-commerce? Do you feel safe when making purchases online? Have you experienced any obstacles when buying from foreign countries? What are your questions or ideas? Ask the experts and express your opinion about e-commerce. http://www.oecd.org/topic/0,2686,en_2649_37441_1_1_1_1_37441,00.html UK Government net disconnections could scupper free Wi-Fi and breach EU laws, says expert The Government's Digital Economy Bill could be in breach of EU laws, according to an internet law expert. Professor Lilian Edwards has also warned that the Bill could make it impossible to operate a free wireless network legally. http://out-law.com/page-10558 Viviane Reding picked to re-write EU data protection laws [IDG] Viviane Reding, the European Commissioner who for the past five years has championed consumer rights in the telecommunications and IT arenas, has been picked to take charge of a re-write of the European Union's 15-year-old data protection laws due to start next year. http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/112709-viviane-reding-picked-to-re-write.html http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9141540/Viviane_Reding_picked_to_re_write_EU_data_protection_laws au: Conroy must stand firm in NBN negotiations with Telstra Failure of the telecoms reform bill to get through Parliament has given Telstra a window of opportunity to wring from the Government more favourable terms in return for its involvement in the NBN. http://www.itwire.com/content/view/29664/1095/ nz: COMMENT: The politicisation of fibre creates risks for carriers So the Coalition-controlled Senate Select Committee into the National Broadband Network makes a series of recommendations—largely aimed at accountability– late Thursday and already its report has been buried by the far greater intrigues of climate policy and the future Liberal leadership. http://www.commsday.com/node/700 White House comments on net neutrality irk AT& T AT&T doesn't like the idea of new regulations mandating unfettered access to the Internet, and recent comments from the Obama administration that connected the issue to censorship in China have really gotten under its skin. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/24/AR2009112404175.html us: Internet Gambling Ban Delayed Six Months The Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve announced today that regulations designed to ban Internet gambling are being delayed by six months, giving U.S. financial institutions additional time to comply.The two agencies said the new rules, which were to take effect on Dec. 1, would be delayed until June 1.But it remains in question whether the rules will ever go into force. In their joint notice, Treasury and the Federal Reserve said several lawmakers had sought a delay, arguing there was considerable support for new legislation to clarify the current laws. http://techdailydose.nationaljournal.com/2009/11/internet-gambling-ban-delayed.php US delays crackdown on Internet gambling [AFP] The US Treasury Department and Federal Reserve Board delayed for six months on Friday the enforcement of new rules designed to crack down on Internet gambling. http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-technology/us-delays-crackdown-on-internet-gambling-20091128-jxc5.html http://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-technology/us-delays-crackdown-on-internet-gambling-20091128-jxc5.html au: It can't get worse than Minchin: Budde The ICT industry couldn't get a worse shadow communications minister than Nick Minchin, according to telecommunications analyst Paul Budde. Minchin confirmed that he has resigned from his role, effective at the end of next week. http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/327929/ http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/112709-it-cant-get-worse-than.html ********************** TELECOMMUNICATIONS ********************** nz: One law for all on broadband, officials tell MPs The government will have to make sure its broadband strategy does not end up with a “duplication” of the debates it had over Telecom’s network and retail arms, the commerce select committee was told today. http://www.nbr.co.nz/article/one-law-all-broadband-officials-tell-mps-115513 Appeal to rebuild Samoan Telecentres An appeal has been launched to raise money to rebuild four Telecentres destroyed in the earthquake and tsunami that struck Samoa in September. http://www.techday.co.nz/telecommunicationsreview/news/appeal-to-rebuild-samoan-telecentres/14925/ ********************************** ARRESTS/COURT CASES FOR ONLINE CHILD PROTECTION ********************************** au: Former teacher facing child porn charges A former drama teacher at a private girls' school in Melbourne has been committed to stand trial, accused of using students to make child pornography. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/11/27/2755465.htm au: Former drama teacher on child-porn charges A former drama teacher at a Melbourne girls' school has been accused of making child pornography and installing a spy camera to capture students undressing. http://www.theage.com.au/national/former-drama-teacher-on-childporn-charges-20091127-jwga.html au: Journo gets bail on child porn charges [AAP] Journalist and father-of-three Paul Nyssen is facing child pornography charges, with police further alleging he's the mastermind of an online chat group used to access illegal images. http://news.brisbanetimes.com.au/breaking-news-national/journo-gets-bail-on-child-porn-charges-20091126-juc8.html http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/journo-gets-bail-on-child-porn-charges-20091126-juc8.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ For information on subscriptions to the domain name and/or general internet news please contact me. 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