* Readers weigh in on Google Gmail controversy
* Spam sent via instant messaging is a different animal
* An interesting glimpse into the spammer's world
* The ‘wiretapping’ of instant messaging goes to courts
* A couple of vendors selling messaging threat protection to small businesses
* Osterman’s two cents on the Gmail controversy
* Tips for recovery if an e-mail-borne virus attacks
* AT&T, others make case for managed archiving services
* Three proposals for authenticating senders to reduce spam
* Instant messaging fills needs in corporations, survey shows
