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Overview
It would be a pity if peer-to-peer technology became a casualty of the conflict between Napster and the music industry. By giving away its software Napster created the temporary - and illusory - impression that previously costly products had suddenly become free. P2P has reminded those in the industry, that they have fallen behind.
Unusual speed
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Bureaucratic dilly-dallying? Those days are over - Technical legislation is being pushed through with uncustomary speed as the European Commission pulls out all the stops in a calculated effort to narrow the e-commerce gap with the US
Country profile
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"Don't forget to wash your hands after using the PC' You could catch a virus, some Russians believe. But a slow-changing mentality is just one obstacle facing the internet in a country crippled by a creaking telecoms infrastructure.
Alternative funeral services
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Whether you'd like a bookcase that converts to a coffin, an Egyptian burial complete with pyramid or a virtual cremation, alternative funeral arrangements are alive and well on the web.
E-Christmas holiday hiccups
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After a gruelling Christmas the previous year, e-tailers met the onslaught this time round with improved logistics. But did this help them avoid the disaster predicted by doomsayers?