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Business software solutions provider Mainsoft Corp. is moving its MainWin product, a Windows platform developed for UNIX, to the realm of the Linux open-source operating system (OS).

According to new research by the Yankee Group, nearly 10 million U.S. homes will be digitally remodeled with home networking in the next four years.

America Online's AOL Foundation announced the launch today of Helping.org, a new philanthropy portal that is designed to provide an easy and cost-effective way for Americans to donate money or time to a wide range of charitable organizations.

Newly created Internet incubator ThinkTank.com announced today that it has received $200 million (US$) in capital from Softbank, the internationally-recognized Japanese Internet investor.

Forrester Research (Nasdaq: FORR) launched its new PowerRankings service today, joining the crowd of research companies that are offering Web shoppers ranking services to help them navigate the merchant maze.

Office.com, an online business service from Winstar Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:WCII), has formed partnerships with six leading providers of products for small and medium-sized businesses. A fourth-quarter launch is planned.

Camp Hill, Pennsylvania-based Traffic.com, a company which provides real-time and predictive traffic information to both businesses and consumers, announced today that it has completed its $19 million (US$) second round of funding.

As e-businesses continue to turn their attention to ethnically-oriented Web sites, some minority groups in the United States are finally beginning to reap the benefits of the Internet's relentless expansion.

Home Access Health, an Illinois-based drug company, announced at the Internet Commerce Expo in San Francisco, California that it is using the technology of FaceTime Communications to provide online counseling for HIV patients.

In a poll of 500 Latin American companies, International Data Corporation (IDC) has found that 85 percent of the respondents are currently using or plan to use e-commerce within the next two years, and that Microsoft continues to dominate the mindshare market among companies in the region.

Just two months after online toy seller eToys, Inc. announced European expansion plans, it has launched a United Kingdom version of its popular Web site.

While the Dow rallied nearly 100 points Monday, the Nasdaq in general -- and Internet stocks in particular -- continued their October nose-dive as concerns about inflation and a possible rise in interest rates persist.

According to new research released by Nielsen/NetRatings (NYSE:NMR), online shoppers are looking for quality, convenience and a personalized shopping experience over low prices.

Last week, the United States announced that it was confident that the World Trade Organization would extend a temporary ban on e-commerce tariffs.

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