This week on WorldWatch.LinuxGazette, [1] the most popular article came from Bulgaria's neighbor, Romania. The article covers two topics: [2] whereas this month Microsoft inked a three-year contract with the Romanian government, next month the entrepreneurs in that country will be busy getting a taste of Linux and FLOSS at the first Linux Hardware and Software Solutions Expo in Bucharest.

We also covered articles by Bill Glahn and Keith Gordon, [3] who announced the death of the RIAA because of its failure to change with the times and its heavy-handed legal tactics. Also from the legal and "intellectual property" scene, we published Groklaw's reply to SCO's Darl McBride. [4]

On more general and philosophical notes, we briefly reviewed Taran Rampersad's site, [5] which is from Trinidad and Tobago. Taran's site includes a number of interesting essays and even some poetry. I appreciate readers such as Taran who bring their sites and thoughts to my attention, and welcome others to do the same.

I also linked to and commented on some articles about Internet security and its implications. [6] I believe each and every person should spend some "quality time" thinking about this topic, as it has great implications vis-à-vis our personal responsibility to the society in which we live. The resources presented are interesting and should provoke a lot of thought if you take the time to read and digest their implications.

Willy Smith is Editor in Chief of WorldWatch [7].