Author Archives: Dan Gillmor

Stanford Daily: Disney chairman speaks at gathering. He likened computer piracy to stealing apples from a storekeeper, saying, “Intellectual property rights are no different than regular property rights . . . Theft will not be tolerated in any form.” Either … Continue reading →

Reuters: U.S. attorney general to create privacy post. Kevin Watson of the Falls Church, Virginia-based Law Enforcement Alliance of America, a membership group aimed at protecting civil liberties, said Ashcroft’s willingness to listen showed “a sensitivity to privacy and civil … Continue reading →

Mercury News: State’s daily electricity bill hits $70 million, Davis says. But others in the Capitol, noting the secrecy that has surrounded the administration’s power purchases, questioned Davis’ motives. “The only people who know are Gray Davis and the merchant … Continue reading →

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It’s always pleasant to break bread with Jean-Louis Gassee, the co-founder and CEO of Be Inc., even when he’s describing difficult times. He combines a stoic’s sense of life with the French joy of it all. But Be is in … Continue reading →

The Register: Apple back in the black. Apple returned to profitability during its second quarter, but its underlying figures will make uncomfortable reading for many Mac users. Comments

Washington Post: Credit Firm Told to Stop Selling Data . The U.S. Court of Appeals ruling on Friday means that Trans Union Corp. — which maintains extensive files on almost 200 million adults — will be prohibited from using credit … Continue reading →

Mercury News: Cisco’s outlook goes from bleak to bleaker. Chief Executive John Chambers compared the industry’s decline to a 100-year flood. “Candidly, we never built models to anticipate this magnitude,” he said. “This may be the fastest any industry our … Continue reading →

The Register: Apple lawyers attack MacOS 8.x skinning code. Apple wants to prevent the code being used to make MacOS 9 look and feel like MacOS X’s Aqua UI. Presumably, it feels they won’t then buy MacOS X and upgrade … Continue reading →

David Moats of the Rutland (Vermont) Herald won a Pulitzer Prize today for editorial writing. I cannot think of a more deserving winner of my profession’s highest honor. David hired me for my first full-time job in journalism. He and … Continue reading →