links for 2008-05-14

• MySpace spammers fined $230mA team of notorious American internet spammers has been fined a record $230m for bombarding MySpace users with adverts for pornography and gambling websites. Source: Guardian
• Craigslist hits back in eBay disputeCraigslist is fighting back against minority shareholder eBay with a countersuit that accuses the online auction giant of false advertising, trademark infringement and unfair competition. Source: Guardian
• Carl Icahn considering proxy fight for Yahoo's executive board, claim reportsThe Yahoo saga took another unexpected turn last night with reports that billionaire US investor Carl Icahn is considering a proxy fight for Yahoo's executive board, which could open the way for a takeover. Source: Guardian
• Web users back code of conduct for bloggersNearly half of all internet users would support a voluntary code of conduct for bloggers and online commentators, according to research. Source: Guardian
• Crocs (Yes, the Shoes!) launches video networkThe Crocs shoes company is going vertical with its marketing strategy, and has launched a video network that features travel destinations around the world. Source: Mashable
• Imeem unseats Yahoo at the top US music-streaming siteYahoo, which had acquired large music sites like Broadcast, Launch Media and Musicmatch in order to become the top-ranked music-streaming site in the country, has slipped into second place behind imeem in Compete's list of the top 20 US streaming music si
• Google feels need for speed in mobile webGoogle is aiming to make an impact in the mobile sector by focusing on Web-based applications, super-fast search and location-based services. Source: CNET.co.uk
• 115 CEOs converge at Microsoft for chief executive summitMicrosoft's annual CEO Summit kicks off officially today with an 8:30 am keynote by Bill Gates titled 'The Next Wave of Business Productivity and the Challenge of Continual Innovation'. Source: TechCrunch
• Yahoo Buzz is bigger than Digg, according to comScoreAccording to comScore, Yahoo Buzz has actually overtaken Digg with nearly 7m monthly unique visitors in the US. Source: Mashable
• Disqus and Seesmic add video commentsDisqus, the comment system, has teamed up with Seesmic to offer video comments. Source: A VC
• O2 hints at 3G iPhone launch dateSpeculation is rife that Apple will reveal the 3G version of the phone at its Worldwide Developers' Conference in San Francisco, which starts on June 9. Source: Guardian
• Al Gore's CurrentTV offered $100m for Digg In 2006TechCrunch is drip-feeding nuggets from Sarah Lacey's book on the Web 2.0 industry. Source: TechCrunch
• Bebo has 1bn video views per monthBebo doesn't require that publishers use its video player - it provides an open platform which accommodates many players so it doesn't host or serve these videos. Source: Beet TV
• Marc Andreessen isn't so impressed with Google Friend ConnectMarc Andreessen doesn't fear Google - even though the search giant unveiled a service that's poised to put the competitive squeeze on his startup, Ning. Source: Wired