New encryption strategy: typing rhythm
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Net Nanny International has developed an password encryption program called BioPassword. The program uses a computer's ability to time keyboard activity by the microsecond to measure keystroke pressure and speed and adds this information to a user's password. This makes it more difficult for users to share passwords and online accounts. Musicrypt.com Inc. will use the software to guard its site from unauthorized downloads. Moreover, the password is required each time the music is played. Industry observers anticipate music copyright protection spending will reach $4 bil by 2004.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2000
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Apple breaks the mold; long-awaited operating system new from ground up
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Apple Computer Inc. has introduced its first new operating system since 1984, called Mac OS X. The core of the new software is based on the Unix operating system and a new interface called Aqua. This is a beta version of the operating system and could re-establish Apple as a player in operating systems innovation.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2000
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The Web gets a new dashboard
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Microsoft Corp. is introducing its new MSN Explorer Web browser software with the capability of offering other Internet features, such as e-mail, chat rooms, instant messaging, Web-site building, weather information, stock quotations, and a calendar. The real attraction of this software is that it is free and can be used with any Internet connection. MSN allows accounts for nine people, two more than AOL.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2000
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