From the monthly archives:

August 2008

Google Gears for Safari beta release

August 26, 2008

It’s been a long time coming, and it still looks very much a beta, but at last those of us who use Safari have our own version of Google Gears.

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Google Gears for Safari beta release

August 26, 2008

It’s been a long time coming, and it still looks very much a beta, but at last those of us who use Safari have our own version of Google Gears.

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Richard Dawkins reads his email

August 25, 2008
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Richard Dawkins reads his email

August 25, 2008
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Journalism is picking up the phone

August 24, 2008

My friend Danny recently reminded me of one of the smarter things that I’ve said. I’m glad Danny keeps track of those odd moments of lucidity, because I tend to forget all about them. This particular gem came out of an argument we had years ago about the difference between blogging and journalism, and, as [...]

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Journalism is picking up the phone

August 24, 2008

My friend Danny recently reminded me of one of the smarter things that I’ve said. I’m glad Danny keeps track of those odd moments of lucidity, because I tend to forget all about them. This particular gem came out of an argument we had years ago about the difference between blogging and journalism, and, as [...]

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SoundExchange Head Likes Pandora But Says It Needs Audio Ads | Listening Post from Wired.com

August 21, 2008

SoundExchange Head Likes Pandora But Says It Needs Audio Ads | Listening Post from Wired.com: “Simson makes some decent points in the video, then shows that he has no grasp of the concept that infinitely-replicable digital goods differ from physical goods that must be manufactured. ‘Music can be free when Mercedes are free,’ said Simson.” [...]

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SoundExchange Head Likes Pandora But Says It Needs Audio Ads | Listening Post from Wired.com

August 21, 2008

SoundExchange Head Likes Pandora But Says It Needs Audio Ads | Listening Post from Wired.com: “Simson makes some decent points in the video, then shows that he has no grasp of the concept that infinitely-replicable digital goods differ from physical goods that must be manufactured. ‘Music can be free when Mercedes are free,’ said Simson.” [...]

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Techdirt: Has The Recording Industry Given Up On DRM For Streaming Music?

August 21, 2008

Techdirt: Has The Recording Industry Given Up On DRM For Streaming Music?: “If these services are officially allowed to download MP3s to your desktop, is there anything illegal in then keeping the files?” Umm… yes? The file is downloaded to your drive for a specific purpose (streaming it to your PC). You’re not licensed to [...]

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Techdirt: Has The Recording Industry Given Up On DRM For Streaming Music?

August 21, 2008

Techdirt: Has The Recording Industry Given Up On DRM For Streaming Music?: “If these services are officially allowed to download MP3s to your desktop, is there anything illegal in then keeping the files?” Umm… yes? The file is downloaded to your drive for a specific purpose (streaming it to your PC). You’re not licensed to [...]

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