Discusses both Netscape and IBM releasing source code for their Gecko browser and Jikes Java compiler respectively. Netscape’s acquisition of NewHoo is mentioned along with their plans to rename it Open Directory Project. (December 08, 1998)

Article discussing the history and future of ODP. Briefly mentions AOL’s acquisition of Netscape. (December 03, 1998)

A satirical look at the news, with a large element of fiction. (November 18, 1998)

Jim Hu and Jeff Pelline discuss Netscape’s acquisition of NewHoo and the strategy behind the purchase. (November 18, 1998)

Netscape buys NewHoo. (November 18, 1998)

Article discusses the Netscape purchase of NewHoo and the reaction from volunteer editors. (November 18, 1998)

Netscape purchases NewHoo and renames the service Netscape Open Directory. (November 18, 1998)

Matthew Broersma discusses the acquisition and compares the scalability of NewHoo’s volunteer community to Yahoo’s paid staff powered directory. (November 18, 1998)

Chris Oakes reviews the early days of NewHoo and compares it with competitors Yahoo and Mining Company. (July 10, 1998)

Article by Lev Grossman on the launch of GnuHoo. [IICM archive] (June 18, 1998)