InternetGerman site sued by Facebook says claims without merit (Reuters)

Reuters - The German company sued by Facebook for running a "knockoff" of the social networking Web site said on Sunday it asked a German court to declare that Facebook's claims are without merit.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The German company sued by Facebook for running a "knockoff" of the social networking Web site said on Sunday it asked a German court to declare that Facebook's claims are without merit. Facebook's complaint, filed on Friday in a California federal court, accuses studiVZ of copying the look, feel, features and services of Facebook and seeks "to end StudiVZ's illegal activity" lest Facebook's own reputation be harmed by association. "As with any counterfeit product, StudiVZ's uncontrolled quality standards for service, features and privacy negatively... [ Read more on www.yahoo.com ]

InternetCongressman Wants Opt-In Rule for Web Tracking (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - The chairman of the House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet said he thinks online monitoring services working on behalf of the advertising community should be required to obtain clear approval before tracking the online activities of individuals.

InternetMac Cloner Psystar's Headquarters Listed For Sale (TechWeb)

TechWeb - InformationWeek - Internet real estate sites show that the building that houses Psystar is on the market for $4.6 million.