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Rants 'n' Raves
A reader gets a laugh -- at our expense. Plus: Readers discuss the nature of data ownership in today's Rants 'n' Raves. From
Wired News on April 20, 2006 at 4:46 p.m..
Last Piece of the Puzzle?
Cryptographers have been driving themselves crazy for more than a decade trying to solve the last encrypted part of Jim Sanborn's celebrated Kryptos sculpture at CIA headquarters. Now Sanborn discovers and fixes a mistake that may have misled the sleuths. Can a solution be far way? By Kim Zetter. From
Wired News on April 20, 2006 at 3:45 p.m..
Innovation, But at What Cost?
When Microsoft appeals a ruling by the European Commission that its business practices constitute unfair dominance of the market, the company will argue that it's operating within the law and that attempts to impose a level playing field only stifles innovation. Microsoft critics say the company is only interested in itself. From
Wired News on April 20, 2006 at 12:45 p.m..
The Anti-ID-Theft Bill That Isn't
Congress is debating a bill that would follow state laws in forcing companies to come clean on security breaches. But Washington's version would help criminals more than victims. Commentary by Bruce Schneier. From
Wired News on April 20, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..
Is the Internet Out of Room?
A new internet protocol may be able to eliminate the access bottleneck caused by a limited number of IP addresses. From Forbes.com. From
Wired News on April 20, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..
The Jasons Exposes Secret Science
A new book digs into the furtive work of a cabal of brainiacs who advise the U.S. government on hot topics, from global warming to nukes. By Randy Dotinga. From
Wired News on April 20, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..
The 10 Wackiest E-Commerce Sites
If you have $3,000 to blow on a table made from recycled paper, or have been lusting after underwear made from reconstituted beechwood chips, we've got some sites for you. By Ryan Singel. From
Wired News on April 20, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..