We've selected several messages that expand the discussion. Sometimes Even True. I remember reading the two articles regarding the Netscape-Novell issue. I possess the ability to follow up on news reports and do my own research.
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The public has the same obligation when it comes to news. For you to misjudge the intentions and misstate the facts in CNET's articles while offering inaccurate information and gratuitous analysis in yours is the height of hubris. At this point, the story appears to be false , but the Morning News is sticking by its source. The temptation to run with an unverified story just to be first is intense. I guess that happened then in part because those in print didn't consider TV serious journalism.