September 2002 - Vol. 45 No. 9

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Features

Opinion Editorial pointers

Editorial Pointers

This month will no doubt witness countless tributes and somber ceremonies around the world marking the first anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. While no words could ever truly capture the anguish and fear of that day, nor the resolve and unity of the days that followed, nor the confusion that continues over how it all came to pass, time does have a way of clearing some of the fog from the picture. In the aftermath of 9/11, we find ourselves faced with new challenges to address and renewed determination to find workable, balanced solutions for future generations.
Research and Advances The consumer side of search

Introduction

Search engines are among the most useful and visible aspects of the Internet, with millions of searches performed every day by the major engines, not including the specialized ones created for the news media, law, medicine, and individual Web sites. Indeed, search engines have become a part of the global culture, reaching a vast and diverse audience.
Opinion Inside risks

Risks of Digital Rights Management

Digital rights management (DRM) is an attempt to provide "remote control" over digital content. The required level of protection goes beyond secure delivery of the bits?restrictions on the use of the content must be maintained after it has been delivered. The buzzword for this is "persistent protection."

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