Stories by Omar J. Pahati
The Daily Enron
Posted on Jun 28, 2002, Source: AlterNet
In their own short online stories, fans are re-inventing the personal lives of music icons like N'SYNC and Backstreet Boys with explicit detail, drawing readers and igniting controversy.
Posted on Apr 10, 2002, Source: AlterNet
Enron did much to keep Texas Republicans in office the last 12 years. Now a Web site called EnronOwnsTheGOP.com is not going to let voters forget.
Posted on Feb 28, 2002, Source: AlterNet
On Jan. 23, the Feds slapped criminal charges on two hackers from the software piracy gang DrinkOrDie, escalating the underground war between thrill-seeking "warez" gangs and government agents.
Posted on Jan 24, 2002, Source: AlterNet
Recent anti-terrorism legislation has given Carnivore -- the FBI's online snooping tool -- increased powers. But privacy-minded citizens can foil the Feds with a few simple tools.
Posted on Nov 29, 2001, Source: AlterNet
Microsoft is coming down hard on Linux, its #1 competitor, calling it "un-American" and "a cancer." Its fear? That Linux can't be bought or sold -- and that big names like IBM and Compaq are lining up behind it. Welcome to the geek wars.
Posted on Aug 14, 2001, Source: AlterNet