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Gates' big send-off

June 26, 2008 4:18 PM PDT

As he steps down from full-time work, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates reflects on almost three decades at the software company he started.

Election 2008: Campaign coverage for the digerati

April 15, 2008 12:04 PM PDT

Here's what the 2008 presidential candidates have to say on all things technology. Also: the latest from the road to the White House.

EU probes U.S. online gambling crackdown

March 10, 2008 5:28 PM PDT

Commission looking into complaints from foreign companies that believe they are being singled out by the U.S. Justice Department.

Comcast on the hot seat over BitTorrent

March 4, 2008 11:37 AM PST

With its handling of file-sharing traffic under scrutiny, the ISP and its foes answer to the FCC on broadband practices.

Police Blotter: Armed robbers nabbed through text messages

February 25, 2008 1:00 PM PST

Court doesn't agree with armed-robbery defendants, who say police need a judge-signed court order to obtain archived text messages.

FAQ: How will Real ID affect you?

February 11, 2008 4:37 PM PST

What are the privacy implications? What happens next? News.com tries to clear up some of the confusion surrounding the controversial law.

Religious minorities face Real ID crackdown

February 7, 2008 4:46 AM PST

Some religious groups object to having their photographs on driver's licenses. But licenses without photos don't comply with Real ID.

Federal buildings become Real ID zones

February 7, 2008 4:43 AM PST

Everyone from D.C. tourists to federal jurors could be affected by stipulation that noncompliant driver's licenses can't be used to access "federal facilities."

Real ID could mean real travel headaches

February 7, 2008 4:47 AM PST

A May deadline is just one flash point in a political showdown between Homeland Security and states that oppose Real ID demands.

Why Real ID is a flawed law

February 1, 2008 10:25 AM PST

Internet attorney Sophia Cope says the act will do more harm than good and the better idea is for Congress to revisit the fundamentally flawed law.

Quit fooling with wireless-spectrum auction

January 23, 2008 7:11 AM PST

Gregory Rosston of the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research says recent moves by FCC chairman threaten successful history of auctions.

Flickr brings tagging to vintage images

January 17, 2008 3:00 PM PST

Pilot project puts hundreds of public-domain pictures on photo-sharing site. In return, Library of Congress asks for tagging help.
Photos: Library of Congress uploads

Santa's delivered the Open Government Act

January 9, 2008 6:32 AM PST

Internet attorney Eric J. Sinrod explains why he thinks the newly signed law ensures government accountability in the Digital Age.

Technology Voters' Guide: John Edwards

April 10, 2008 9:25 AM PDT

Former senator aims for universal broadband, supports Net neutrality, and pledges to "recharge" American innovation.
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Technology Voters' Guide: Chris Dodd

January 4, 2008 4:39 AM PST

Democrat, who dropped out of the race on Thursday after the Iowa caucuses, supports Net neutrality and opposes the "idea of assigning people bar codes."
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Technology Voters' Guide: Ron Paul

April 10, 2008 9:26 AM PDT

Republican thinks a free market is key to broadband expansion and that feds should stay out of mergers and social networks.
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Technology Voters' Guide: John McCain

April 10, 2008 9:18 AM PDT

Republican wants strong laws protecting children from sexual predators online. He also wants to keep Net connections tax-free.
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Technology Voters' Guide: Hillary Clinton

April 10, 2008 9:17 AM PDT

She supports tax incentives to extend broadband, wants open, unimpaired Internet access for all, and has serious concerns about Real ID.
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Technology Voters' Guide: Barack Obama

April 10, 2008 9:25 AM PDT

Staunch believer in Net neutrality says he'll push for infrastructure improvements so the U.S. can lead in broadband penetration.
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Election 2008: Technology Voters' Guide

April 15, 2008 11:36 AM PDT

Here's how the 2008 U.S. presidential candidates responded to a CNET News.com poll on all things technology.