Worm strikes down Windows 2000 systems, CNN news, August 17, 2005
“A fast-moving computer worm Tuesday attacked computer systems using Microsoft operating systems, shutting down computers in the United States, Germany and Asia.”
Full story at: http://edition.cnn.com/2005/TECH/internet/08/16/computer.worm/index.html

Zotob worm finds its path limited, CNET News, August 15, 2005
“A new worm that was unleashed over the weekend affects only a limited group of Windows users and has not wreaked any widespread havoc, according to Tred Micro.”
Full story at: http://news.com.com/Zotob+worm+finds+its+path+limited/2100-7349_3-5833777.html?part=rss&tag=5833777&subj=news

Can Skype beat the hype? CNET News, August 16, 2005
“Although Skype, which provides Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony services and PC-to-PC calling, turns two years old on August 29, it remains unclear what kind of business this relative newcomer will turn out to be. Skype could remain a mere fad for techies, become a next-generation communications platform or evolve into the next eBay or Google, say Wharton experts.”
Full story at: http://news.com.com/Can+Skype+beat+the+hype/2030-1069_3-5833667.html?part=rss&tag=5833667&subj=news

Intel invests more in China, CNET News, August 15, 2005
“Intel is investing in three Chinese companies as part of its $200 million Intel Capital China Technology Fund, the company said Monday. Chipsbrand Microelectronics, a fabless semiconductor design company; Onewave Technologies, a Shanghai-based broadband entertainment technology solutions provider; and VeriSilicon Holdings, an application-specific integrated circuit design foundry, are receiving undisclosed sums from the chipmaking giant.”
Full story at: http://news.com.com/Intel+invests+more+in+China/2110-1006_3-5833313.html?part=rss&tag=5833313&subj=news

AOL Launches Mobile Portal, Yahoo News, August 16, 2005
“America Online is reaching out to the mobile masses in a big way with the launch of a portal that offers a plethora of customized communication and content services for wireless device users.”
Full story at: http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/nf/20050816/bs_nf/37793

Yahoo, Miva settle pay-per-click patent suit, CNET News, August 16, 2005
“Online marketer Miva has agreed to pay Yahoo $8 million and ongoing royalties to settle a patent infringement lawsuit over pay-per-click technology used in search result ads.”
Full story at: http://news.com.com/Yahoo%2C+Miva+settle+pay-per-click+patent+lawsuit/2100-1030_3-5835350.html?part=rss&tag=5835350&subj=news

Dell to open Filipino call center, OutsourcingPipeline, August 11, 2005
“Dell said Wednesday that starting next year it will outsource some of its customer service to the Philippines. The call center, which will be located in the Manila area and open in February, 2006, will initially employ more than 700, the Round Rock, Texas-based computer maker said in a statement.”
Full story at: http://www.outsourcingpipeline.com/news/168601917

The Underdog of Search, Business 2.0, August 13, 2005
“With a new CEO and a fresh approach to search, Lycos plans to rise again by focusing on user-generated content.”
Full story at: http://www.business2.com/b2/web/articles/0,17863,1093615,00.html