Two firms team to develop, market Linux software to firms in China, and later, globally; to form joint Linux lab in extant HP facilities, and demonstration center to serve local users, independent distributors. [ZDNet CNETAsia]

New privacy-enhancing controls in Microsoft's Internet Explorer 6.0 can be rendered useless by a long-known security flaw in Windows Media Player.

ORBS' proactive approach to fighting bulk e-mail may actually help spammers. But the group's chief critic is under the gun, too. [ZDNet]

Microsoft's intriguing legal fight to prevent start-up from identifying self and software as Lindows gives valuable lessons for firms of all sizes. Microsoft has more trademark troubles than needed for a Fortune 100 firm. [ZDNet]

Price-conscious retailer is rolling back prices on Linux PCs. On its Web site, it has widened its range of Microtel desktop PCs, with and without LindowsOS installed, with GUI and ability to run Windows programs. [ZDNet]

Run a PC emulator, or use a Mac in a multiplatform environment? The Explore worm can find you. (ZDNet)

New e-mail marketing standards promise to balance privacy and personalization. Can the industry police itself? Will it? [ZDNet]

A change of address notification for new users generates MSN Explorer endorsements to colleagues and friends. Make that former friends. [ZDNet]

"Google.com seems to have it all...But one thing Google doesn't seem to have -- or at least isn't answering questions about -- is a business plan."

Malicious 'worm' capable of destroying data on infected machines is spreading. (ZDNet)