Television by any other name

Article Abstract:

Britain, France and Germany have attempted to regulate the Internet, but have produced a result that is antithetical to its free-flowing nature. Paradoxically, the Internet-unfriendly European Commission is likely to disallow Internet regulations because they contradict each other.

Europe, Internet, Freedom of speech, Column, Political aspects, Science and technology policy, European Union. European Commission, Freedom of information

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Agents and other animals

Article Abstract:

Software developers at General Magic Inc, Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Media Lab, and elsewhere, are excited about the prospects for a new type of utility program called agents. General Magic Corp's mobile programs and the Media Lab's virtual dog are described.

Computer software industry, Software industry, Product development, Utility programs, Utilities (Software), NetPhonic Communications Inc.

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Tell us another story, please Bill

Article Abstract:

Many observers have stated that Microsoft Corp. founder Bill Gates' participation in the new DreamWorks venture will bring a new era in entertainment.However, others have expressed doubt over the feasibility of the 'interactive' movies Gates plans to make.

Planning, Evaluation, Gates, Bill, Interactive video systems

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