If we want to stop machines from taking over, we better start becoming more like them. Story in the technology section of Salon.com. By Janelle Brown.

"The Dvorak alternative keyboard is a boon for the aching hand." By Alex Marshall. [Salon]

Doug Engelbart invented the mouse, chording keyboards, outlining, a type of hypertext, windows (tiled), and groupware. He still dreams of upgrading the human operating system. [Salon]

An article discussing the fate of fandom.tv.

As the owner of JenniferLopezsucks.com, Microsoftsucks.com and about 600 similar domains, Dan Parisi is the master of all things sucky. So far the courts are respecting his empire. By Amy Standen.

Tired of receiving dozens of get-rich-quick offers and promos for "bulk mailers" in your e-mail? Meet the software designers who have made it all possible. [Salon 21st]

Do we need anti-spam laws? Some Net veterans think the unthinkable. [Salon 21st]

A 'Spam Summit' highlights the differences between the actions of the Direct Marketers' Association and the desires of the anti-spam community. [Salon Technology}

A mass e-mailing by a New Jersey Republican stirs up an online hornet's nest. [Salon 21st]

As Netcenter's forums fall casualty to AOL-merger cutbacks, participants mourn.