Making free software pay: the Internet creates an alternative economics of innovation

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The software companies Netscape and Cygnus Support provide free software that works the Internet, but more advanced products and service cost users. The marketing ploy is effective because it could lead to more innovative and universal technology supported by free basic software.

Computer software industry, Software industry, Software, Internet, Marketing, World Wide Web, Netscape Communications Corp., NSCP, Cygnus Support Inc.

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The Rosetta hack

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The quest for a universal language has proven fruitless but communication technology, with the aid of computers, is trying to break down linguistic barriers. Nevertheless, computer translation has its limitations. Furthermore, English is emphasized over and above other languages.

Social aspects, Usage, Computers, Digital computers, Technology application, Language and languages, Translating and interpreting, Translation (Languages)

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Europeans on-line

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The cultural diversity of Europe presents significant challenges to on-line services plans to bring the information superhighway to the continent. To succeed, providers must hurdle differences in national preferences, customer needs and lifestyles.

Evaluation, Europe, Foreign operations, Database industry, Behavior, Demographic aspects, Multiculturalism, Europeans

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