CNET acquires Esther Dyson venture
Esther Dyson's EDventure Holdings -- which publishes Release 1.0 and just held its widely-respected annual PC Forum (which I think stands for Platforms for Communication and not Personal Computer!) -- has been acquired by CNET for an undisclosed amount of cash and stock according to this Wall Street Journal story (subscription required):
EDventure, of New York, publishes the Release 1.0 technology newsletter and holds executive conferences. Ms. Dyson, who served as founding chairman of Net-regulatory body Internet Corp. for Assigned Names & Numbers (Icann), will become editor-at-large of CNET's Business Technology division.
CNET, of San Francisco, said the acquisition advances its growth strategy by adding Ms. Dyson's "thought leadership and analytical prowess" to the company's editorial team, and adds to its stable of tech brands, which include News.com, ZDNet and TechRepublic.