WHAT'S NEWS?

Test your knowledge of current industry events with the following quiz

1. Nearly 60% of America Online members plan to leave the provider for another ISP, according to a recent survey. Users considering the change blame:

   a. Poor service and customer support

   b. High subscription costs

   c. AOL's decision to replace their “You've got mail!” motto with a new voice taunting, “Nothing but spam today, loser!”

2. Dell Computer was forced to lay off 150 workers at its Limerick, Ireland, offices. The workers in question were told:

   a. “We're sorry, but your services are no longer required.”

   b. “We appreciate your hard work and dedication to the company.”

   c. “Dude, you're gettin' a pink slip!”

3. China added 6 million new cell phone users in April. The new users are:

   a. Business professionals

   b. Teens

   c. The 6 million Chinese people born that month

4. The Library of Congress rejected a proposed royalty rate that many opponents claimed would effectively cripple Internet radio stations. A number of pop superstars supported the controversial measure, arguing:

   a. Because online music distribution hampers record sales, Web radio should offer compensation

   b. If traditional radio stations can pay part of their revenues to compensate publishers and artists, so can Web stations

   c. Michael Jackson needs the extra royalty money to pay off all those out-of-court settlements

The above quiz offers a combination of news and entertainment, and should not be mistaken for either.