Internet advertising - purchase of Claria rumored (SiliconValley.com)SiliconValley.com - Insiders and some industry

Internet advertising - purchase of Claria rumored (SiliconValley.com)SiliconValley.com - Insiders and some industry

Microsoft purchase of Claria rumored (SiliconValley.com)
SiliconValley.com - Insiders and some industry observers said Thursday a rumored deal between software giant Microsoft and online advertising company Claria is a long shot at best.

More arrests, computers seized in FBI piracy bust (SiliconValley.com)
SiliconValley.com - WASHINGTON - The Justice Department seized hundreds of computers and arrested four people in an international crackdown on Internet pirates illegally distributing copyrighted video games, software and first-run movies, such as the latest episode of ``Star Wars.''

U.S. to Retain Oversight of Web Traffic (AP)
AP - A unilateral decision by the United States to indefinitely retain oversight of the Internet's main traffic-directing computers prompted concerns Friday that the global telecommunications network could eventually splinter.

Report: Virus Writers Get Even Nastier (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Malware practitioners are more prolific than ever these days and have reached a level of sophistication where the viruses they produce can spread across the Internet in minutes, according to a new report by security specialist Sophos.

Japan to restict access to"illegal and harmful"websites at public offices (AFP)
AFP - Japan said it will tackle the spread of"illegal and harmful"websites in the wake of a series of Internet-based incidents involving suicide pacts and homemade bombs.

Sprint, Motorola Partner on WiMax (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Sprint (NYSE: FON) has hooked up with Motorola (NYSE: MOT) to roll out a next-generation wireless broadband service that promises to offer users an array of multimedia options based on the relatively new WiMax networking technology.

Newegg tech shop sees IPO to fund global expansion (Reuters)
Reuters - Newegg Inc., an online seller of PCsand computer parts, is aiming for an initial public offering inthe next year as it embarks on an aggressive global expansionincluding a build-up in China, its top executive said onFriday.

Internet offers Live 8 a shot at broadcast record (AFP)
AFP - The producers of Saturday's Live 8 concerts for Africa believe the event could, thanks to the Internet, go down as the largest global broadcast in history.