-------------------- Tuesday, August 17, 2004 -------------------- CYNTHIA L. WEBB'S FILTER RealNetworks Tries to Core Apple - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E65384658B4F3FB441AA0 RealNetworks launched round two in its heavyweight digital music match against Apple Computer, slashing the cost of its music downloads to take business away from Apple's iTunes download service. -washingtonpost.com Also in Today's Filter: Yahoo Enters Domain Name Biz ... - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E75284658B4F3FB441AA0 Latest Google IPO Developments... - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E55D84658B4F3FB441AA0 An Internet Tollbooth? - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E65C84658B4F3FB441AA0 More Filter Columns - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E35F84658B4F3FB441AA0 -------------------- GOOGLE UPDATE Auction for Shares in Google's IPO May End - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E45E84658B4F3FB441AA0 Google Inc.'s initial public offering took a major step forward as the company notified investors that Tuesday may be their last chance to submit, withdraw or change bids in the unusual $3 billion electronic auction for stock in the Internet giant. -The Washington Post Tactics of 'Google Guys' Test IPO Law's Limits - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E05984658B4F3FB441AA0 Complete Google Coverage - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E15884658B4F3FB441AA0 -------------------- DEAL WATCH Four Firms Buy Intelsat - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E75B84658B4F3FB441AA0 Intelsat Ltd., the pioneering commercial satellite company that connected the world through global television and telephone communications, announced Monday its sale to a group of private investors for $3 billion in cash. -The Washington Post -------------------- Hewlett-Packard executives announced poor quarterly results on server and storage sales. What did they blame for the tepid sales? A. "Unacceptable execution" - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E85A84658B4F3FB441AA0 B. Illegal chip dumping - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E74584658B4F3FB441AA0 C. "Unauthorized amortization" - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E84484658B4F3FB441AA0 D. Reverberations from economic policies of the Clinton administration - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E54784658B4F3FB441AA0 Advertisement Get your news just the way you like it. - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E64684658B4F3FB441AA0 Add your favorite columnists and topics to a washingtonpost.com newsletter delivered to your in-box each morning. It's a free and easy way to make sure you never miss a thing. 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Extends Review of Anti-Piracy Software Deal - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E04B84658B4F3FB441AA0 (Aug. 16, 2004) Nanotech Research Spending Seen Reaching $8.6B - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E14A84658B4F3FB441AA0 (Aug. 16, 2004) -------------------- STAYING SAFE ONLINE Computer Naivete Cost Me a Bundle And a Bit of Sanity - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E17484658B4F3FB441AA0 The Washington Post's special report on cybersecurity includes horror stories and tips to stay safe. A Digital Doctor Treats Computer Contamination - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E87784658B4F3FB441AA0 Fast Forward: 'SP2' a Must For XP Users - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E47184658B4F3FB441AA0 Take Care to Guard Your Windows - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E57084658B4F3FB441AA0 Skepticism Is the Message for E-Mail - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E37284658B4F3FB441AA0 Computer Users Need a Good Backup Plan - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E17D84658B4F3FB441AA0 Cybersecurity Transcript Discussion - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E27C84658B4F3FB441AA0 EXCUTIVE COMPENSATION REPORT The Region's Highest-Paid Executives - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E07E84658B4F3FB441AA0 Pay for the Washington area's top executives rose significantly last year, reversing the downward trend that set in with the recession in 2001. Board Members, Executives and Family Members Can Still Benefit - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E67984658B4F3FB441AA0 Lucrative Cash Package Came as Fairchild Reported $53.2M Loss - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E37B84658B4F3FB441AA0 Pay for XM Executives Modest - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E47A84658B4F3FB441AA0 Expense Issue Draws Mixed Views - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E36484658B4F3FB441AA0 Chart: Top Compensation Packages - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E06784658B4F3FB441AA0 Chart: Top Salaries - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E16684658B4F3FB441AA0 INTERACTIVE FEATURE 2004 Laptop Guide - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E66184658B4F3FB441AA0 Check out reviews of five laptop models from Apple, Dell, Gateway, Hewlett-Packard and Toshiba. Also included are key stats -- price, processor and memory, storage, communications, expansion and support -- on each model. Rob Pegoraro's Laptop Column: The Rightness of Lightness - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E76084658B4F3FB441AA0 Feature Story: Muscle Laptops Dominate a Market That's on Hold - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E46384658B4F3FB441AA0 -------------------- Contest 2004 Best Blogs - Politics and Elections Readers' Choice Awards - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E56284658B4F3FB441AA0 Nominations run through Sept. 3 for categories including "Best Democratic Party Coverage, Best Republican Party Coverage, Most Original, Most Likely to Last Beyond Election Day, Class Clown and Best Campaign Dirt." Readers and bloggers alike are encouraged to participate - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT045C3E36D84658B4F3FB441AA0 in the nomination process. 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