Australia's largest real estate companies are joining forces to bring 20,000 property listings to the public via the Internet. Prospective buyers can choose properties by type, geographical area, price range and size. Property listings include a description and a photograph. The headlines from matching stories are presented in a familiar search-engine style, with the option to click for more details. The numbers are expected to grow as well, as more schools and homes get Internet access.
Children use the Internet for Web surfing, informal learning, e-mail and chat.
Almost half of parents surveyed want their children to use the Internet instead of TV for entertainment. Currently, the bulk of on-line children have access from home. But this trend is expected to change as schools build up their technology resources. University sues Web sites for selling exam papers Boston University is suing eight companies that are selling exam papers over the Internet. The lawsuit accuses the companies of racketeering, mail fraud and a violation of a State law that prohibits the sale of university papers.