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Google develops Wikipedia rival

December 14, 2007 Now in beta, the "knol project" aims to present authoritative articles; once project goes live, contributors can monetize their pages. TAGS: Wikipedia, Google Inc.

Google may host encyclopedia project

February 11, 2005 The group behind the Wikipedia online effort says the search giant offered to host some of its content on company servers. TAGS: encyclopedia, Wikipedia, Google Inc., Wiki, server

Where the wired kids are

May 25, 2006 Teen things, that is. A new crop of Web sites is joining mainstays like MySpace, Yahoo on list of most-popular sites among teens. TAGS: teen, margin, MySpace, ComScore, teenager, visitor, Yahoo! Inc., Wikipedia, kid, America Online Inc., Google Inc.

On the Net, they may find out you're a dog

March 14, 2007 Attorney Eric J. Sinrod says a move is afoot to identify the authors of anonymously posted content when they violate the law. TAGS: anonymity, dog, Wikipedia, identity, YouTube, damage, poster, motion, Google Inc., video

Dancing with Jimmy Wales in 'Second Life'

May 14, 2007 Wikipedia's founder visits CNET's virtual theater to talk about the free, open encyclopedia, his for-profit company and more.Images: Wales urges audience to get onstage TAGS: Jimmy Wales, Wikipedia, Second Life, community, founder, Google Inc.

Wikibooks takes on textbook industry

September 28, 2005 Project aims to create open-ended curriculum that would offer a free, licensable alternative to traditional textbooks. TAGS: Jimmy Wales, biology, textbook, curriculum, project, open source, college, Wikipedia, Google Inc.

Open-source project treads on Google Maps turf

November 13, 2006 Volunteers with GPS devices aim to map the planet and loosen the grip of government on geographic data. TAGS: Google Maps, planet, open source, volunteer, Wikipedia, U.K., London, Wiki, Britain, map, GPS, Google Inc.

Bid to trademark the word 'Linux' rejected

September 16, 2005 Australian government turns down the bid, but the group that had pushed the effort claims partial victory anyway. TAGS: Linus Torvalds, trademark, Linux, trader, IP, Wikipedia, open source, letter, Google Search, Mr., Google Inc., operating system
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