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Lajos Moczar caused a bit of a stir when he wrote “A First Look at Apache Geronimo.” Now, he replies to the comments in a piece which discusses his opinion on the true meaning of open source.

Opinion: The Open Source Monopoly

Slashdot reader wikinerd writes “The MozillaWiki maintains a number of pages on Mozilla 2.0 which reveals lots of possible new features of the popular browser. What does your wishlist include about Mozilla 2.0, and how has the release of Firefox affected your use of Mozilla?”

Slashdot | Planning For Mozilla 2.0

The next shot has been fired in the battle over whether cell phone use is harmful: slashdot reader yorktimsson writes “The Times Online is reporting (along with most UK press) that ‘Professor Sir William Stewart, chairman of the National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB), said that evidence of potentially harmful effects had become more persuasive over the past five years.’”

In particular, the NRPB’s report lists four studies suggesting negative consequences of cell phone use, from tumors to reduced cognitive function.

Slashdot | UK Report Suggests Dangers In Cell Phone Use

An anonymous slashdot reader writes “SecurityFocus.com reports ‘a sophisticated computer hacker had access to servers at wireless giant T-Mobile for at least a year, which he used to monitor U.S. Secret Service e-mail, obtain customers’ passwords and Social Security numbers, and download candid photos taken by Sidekick users, including Hollywood celebrities.’ Demi Moore and Paris Hilton are involved.”

Slashdot | Hacker Penetrates T-Mobile Systems