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If Microsoft bought CBS... Microsoft denies reports that it's interested in buying CBS, but wouldn't it be interesting if the deal went through? Computerworld editor Paul Gillin takes a look at the fall lineup. Extranet challenges Join Computerworld senior editor Thomas Hoffman. The EC Take on Java and ActiveX While Webmasters say they are comfortable using Java or ActiveX on the intranet, they still lack the security mechanisms to prevent unprincipled users, or even competitors, from roaming where they shouldn't once they get in. Join host Elisabeth Horwitt, freelance writer and frequent emmerce contributor. Is the perfect intermediary no intermediary? Theoretically, goods and services should be able to reach customers directly from manufacturers, nonstop via the Internet, with associated cost savings. So why aren't they? In reality, new types of intermediaries are infiltrating old value chains, removing a step or two but substituting other services and charging end customers the same prices. Join host Walid Mougayar, who also wrote "Beware of Value Hijackers" for this week's Emmerce update. Year 2000 Bulletin Board Looking for advice on your year 2000 project? Have information you'd like to share? Discuss the issues at the Year 2000 Bulletin Board. And check out our complete roster of date-change resources at the Year 2000 page. What's on your mind? Computerworld wants to know what readers think about the industry. What's on your mind? Join Paul Gillin, editor of Computerworld, for an ongoing chat on the major issues in corporate computing. |   |
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