Links for 2007-02-07

GOP revives ISP-tracking legislation

*Sigh.* Why do you need to know whether I surf for porn? Join me, won’t you, in writing to your Congressperson?

Open Source Alternative

Find open source alternatives to proprietary software apps. [Via Lifehacker → Open Source Advocate] Related: Is Open Source Superior?

Hacking Skype: 25 Tips to Improve Your Skype Experience

25 things you can do with Skype … including using the software as a DIY home security system.

New York may ban iPods while crossing street

*Sigh,* the carelessness of a few leads to a law restricting the many.

Tuskegee’s ghosts: Fear hinders black marrow donation

No black people aren’t (that) paranoid. Apparently, there’s a long history of using black Americans for medical experiments.

What’s your house really worth?

An article about how Zillow is changing the real estate game. I must say though: I’m skeptical about their records. The record of two homes that I’ve lived in both contained errors. In one case, a tax estimate was about $40K off (off by over $100K according to a recent appraisal). In another, the house was listed twice (although Zillow describes it as having two units). One of those “units” is listed as having two baths. In fact, it’s a single-family 2.5 bath townhouse.