Author Archives: Dan Gillmor

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 →

Fiscal policy has been aimed at avoiding recessions and inflation in recent times. But as the U.S. economy slows, another potential threat looms — deflation. More in my Wednesday column. Comments

Last night’s West Wing episode, which dealt with the terrorist attacks, was lame in places but overall not bad. It was more of a seminar than anything else. The writers borrowed from Tamim Ansary’s superb essay in the wake of … Continue reading →