"The Federal Communications Commission may require America Online to open up its instant messaging standard, as part of the Time Warner-AOL merger, according to the Wall Street Journal. AOL Instant Messenger is the dominant messaging standard." (posted from macnn) more info at cnnfn.

new news on the Napster v RIAA front. looks like napster went to town on their latest filings with the court of appeals. some of the legal docs can be found on Napsters site (they are pdf so make sure you have acrobat). not all inclusive but good start for those interested.

this is a cool new spot i built to communicate,with friends and stick stuff on. here is a list of cool stuff i found to listen to while i work:
beta lounge
radio1
groovetech