Monthly Archives: October 2001

It looks as though California Gov. Gray Davis has finally tossed a bone to people who want some semblance of privacy in their lives. An e-mail from a state Senate aide tells me Davis has signed SB 168, which gives … Continue reading →

Dan Bricklin’s new essay, “Copy Protection Robs The Future,” is an important addition to the discussion of why Hollywood, the music companies, software sellers and, increasingly, the big publishers are creating a serious mess with their incessant push to establish … Continue reading →

Apple Computer: Apple Computer Statement on Draft W3C Patent Policy. Apple supports a W3C patent policy with an immutable commitment to royalty-free licensing for fundamental Web standards. Danny Weitzner, chair of the W3C Patent Policy Working Group, writes that the … Continue reading →

I’m heading back to California today, so don’t look for updates for quite a few hours. Comments

The Supreme Court said no to Microsoft’s latest attempt to stall its way through any meaningful resolution of the antitrust case. So maybe, just maybe, the company will start negotiating a settlement that has teeth. Or maybe not. More in … Continue reading →

In a time of crisis, we can’t forget about the issues that are being submerged by the terrorism. People with agendas are not going to stop working for their goals. They’re hoping the rest of us will stop paying attention. … Continue reading →

J.D. Lasica: Pacifist-Bashing is Un-American. We need more reminders that dissent is the true American way. Comments

I’m heading to the European Technology Roundtable, where I’m moderating several discussions, one on decentralization and the other on Web services. Several panelists have canceled since Sept. 11 but the conference still looks worthwhile. Rome is a great, great city. … Continue reading →

LemurZone: No RAND for Me. RAND stands for “reasonable and non-discriminatory” The Danger with “reasonable and non-discriminatory” –They are neither. Comments

Toronto Star: Freedom of speech casualty of a new war. “Even as the White House preaches tolerance toward Muslims and Sikhs, it is practising intolerance, signalling that anyone who challenges the leaders of an embattled America is cynical, political and … Continue reading →