The site, dubbed "We have the way out," runs on Web servers powered by FreeBSD, an open-source version of Unix, along with the Unix-based Web server Apache, according to Netcraft, which tracks Web site information. Both pieces of software compete with Microsoft's Windows operating system. The Microsoft/Unisys site solicits names and contact information in exchange for research reports on data center trends."

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Public libraries to test digital service. Six regional library systems plan to begin testing online research services from start-up Ebrary, augmenting their shelves of resources with thousands of digital reference materials. [CNET News.com]

"An experiment in digital publishing will take a step forward this week, with six regional library systems scheduled to begin testing online research services from start-up Ebrary.

The service, dubbed Ebrarian, lets people read articles and books online for free but charges them to copy text or print pages. The company said it has thousands of titles from more than 100 publishers. Among the topics offered are history, classics, business, economics, technology, education and social sciences. "

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