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Newcombe, Pat – American Libraries, 1999
Considers issues involving deregulation and freedom of speech on the Internet versus government regulation and licensing. Discusses a case in Texas that challenged a software program offering legal advice; and a federal regulatory agency's attempt to regulate the opinions and content of newsletters, Web site publishers, and related software. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Court Litigation, Electronic Publishing, Freedom of Information