FCC Chairman Calls for Formal Net Neutrality Rules

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Our Top Stories FCC Chairman Calls for Formal Net Neutrality Rules The U.S. FCC will move to create formal net neutrality rules prohibiting Internet providers from selectively blocking or slowing Web content and applications. Dell Agrees to Buy Perot Systems for $3.9 Billion UPDATE: Dell will make Perot Systems its global services delivery division. Seagate Unveils a Faster Barracuda First 6 Gbit/second, 2-terabyte SATA hard drive makes its debut. FCC "Net Neutrality" Rules Are A Win Consumers New rules would prohibit discrimination among applications on the nation's telecommunications, wireless, and cable Internet services. US Company Burned by China Web Filter Plans Rival Product A US company whose software code was stolen by Green Dam, a Chinese state-backed Web filter, may hit back by launching its rival product for free in China. Google Sued by Indian Portal for Trademark Infringement Google has been sued by an Indian portal company for using its trademarks as keywords for its advertising program. Rumors: Jobs Holding Tablet for 2010, Apple TV this year? Steve Jobs has taken personal charge of the new tablet, as the Apple TV group works overtime. Netbook Flash Storage Gets a Standard Connector The mSATA storage interface standard for small netbook and laptop flash modules is being announced on Monday. Dell Seeks Revenue Boost With Perot Systems Deal The purchase gives Dell a larger footprint in the services arena, but doesn't put it in the same league as dominant IT services entities like HP and IBM. Last Major PC Makers Ditch Chinese Web Filter Lenovo and Acer have ended distribution of Green Dam, a Web filter program formerly mandated by China, in the latest blow to China's efforts to deploy it. OpenID Implementation Works on Mobile Platforms Swedish company Accumulate is launching Mobile OpenID, which uses a mobile phone when logging in to a Web site using the OpenID standard. Dell Agrees to Buy Perot Systems for $3.9B Dell has agreed to buy Perot Systems for around $3.9 billion in cash. PC Sales Jump Unexpectedly IDG reports desktop and laptop sales are climbing even before the release of Windows 7 next month. Ticketmaster Goes Digital to Fight Scalpers The new paperless ticketing system includes an electronic exchange where customers can resell tickets (for a fee, natch). Get More Business News Visit PC World's Business Center Get expert advice, browse product reviews, and read the latest tech news for your business. Browse PC World's Business Center Blog http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/blogs.html How to Buy a Printer PC World explains how to choose a printer that's appropriate for your needs. Read the buying guide. Get your Home Theater in gear. See PC World's top rated HDTVs, Blu-ray players, audio systems and more. Visit the Home Theater Center Advertisement Trend Micro Internet Security Pro safeguards you against Internet attacks without slowing down your computer. Download a full version that includes all of the security features of the regular product - FREE for 30 days. Free White Papers for Your Business

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