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Featured Articles : www.netsurf.ch eBay EBay Aims to Be 'Operating System' For All E-Commerce on Internet EBay has been developing technology that will let Web companies display its auctions on their own independent sites, in the company's bid to become an "operating system" for e-commerce. (WSJ) Paid subscription required. eBay suit wins class-action status A judge gives class-action status to a suit against the online auction giant that alleges the company is liable for facilitating the sale of fake sports memorabilia. (News.com)

Domain Names Did ICANN help the rich get richer? New domain name choices spark controversy. Esther Dyson says she was for “the little guy.” But some of the losers in this week’s Internet land grab complain that ICANN, which Dyson chaired, was anything but. (MSNBC) Coming soon: Special purpose domain Names Web site addresses won't be just for Web sites anymore, if some petitioners at this week's annual me. (SV.com) Internet body has collection woes The international agency that oversees Internet addresses is having trouble collecting on its bills. (SV.com)

Philanthropists Microsoft founders follow different paths in philanthropy Bill Gates donates some of his billions to immunize children in sub-Saharan Africa, fund scholarships and help the homeless. Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, meanwhile, funds the search for extraterrestrial life. (Techserver)

Sheep Adoption Program Adopt a Sheep, for Friend or Dinner Companion In a new twist on long-distance adoptions, sheep lovers can now select their pick of the flock over the Internet. The less sentimental can also choose to receive their adopted pet in the form of lamb chops. (NY Times)

E-Mail Stories One e-mail starts anti-Gore storm In a stunning display of the reach of new media, an e-mail from a Republican activist to about 30 friends - urging them to press for Al Gore to concede the election - turned into a torrent of thousands of messages that flooded the nation's major newspapers. (Boston Globe) Surgeon on train saves woman - by email A surgeon who was 200 miles from his hospital saved a patient's life - via email. Colleagues who were concerned that a woman's condition was deteriorating called Ahmed Samy while he was on a train, travelling from Edinburgh to Grimsby. He was able to make a diagnosis from x-ray photographs emailed to him on his laptop. This allowed colleagues to operate and save the woman's life. (The Register)

MyCereal.com General Mills Take Cereal to a New Level If you were one of those kids that liked to mix Cheerios and Rice Krispies together, then General Mills has something in store for you. The company has launched a site at MyCereal.com that allows users to create a breakfast cereal of their own that will be delivered to their door. (Internet News)