Napster-like Web site allows video-game swapping

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Jeff Freeman, a 17-year-old programmer, has created a Web site that allows users unrestricted access to popular video games such as Pokemon, Sonic the Hedgehog and GoldenEye. The site called Swapoo.zophar.net, has become one of the most popular online destinations, averaging 15,000 visits daily. Its file-sharing technology, similar to Napster's, allows users to freely exchange digital data, including copyrighted material. However, the big video game developers are not pleased with Swapoo. Sega says Swapoo is a proliferation of piracy while Nintendo says it would look into the site.

California, Services information, Swapoo.zophar.net

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Sex.com ownership ruling expected

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An early resolution to the case involving the ownership of the Internet domain name Sex.com is expected this week. Businessman Michael Cohen has been able to build an adult entertainment network estimated by porn executives to be worth at least $250 million. The former owner of the name, Silicon Valley businessman Gary Kremen said Cohen acquired the name fraudulently. Kremen sued Cohen and domain name registrar Network Solutions Inc for million of dollars in damages.

United States, Legal issues & crime, Sex.com

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