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Sparks fly over copyright at Tech Policy Summit: Sparks fly over copyright at Tech Policy SummitLike patriotism, "innovation" is the last refuge of scoundrels.Whenever government contemplates restrictions in defense of IP rights, the argument that preventing theft inhibits innovation is likely to be heard. Actually, the best way to encourage innovation would be to make activities illegal....; Tags: Government, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Strategy, Tech Policy Summit, DMCA Safe Harbors, Lohmann, innovation, harbor; Discussion threads 2008-03-31
Tech Policy Summit: Silicon Valley missing in action: Tech Policy Summit: Silicon Valley missing in actionDC is Missing for 30 YearsIn the 1920s, Std Oil, GM and Firestone were sued for anti-trust violations. They bribed Los Angeles leaders and got them to remove the Red Line tracks; forever destroying right-of-way for an efficient rail line that would be...; Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Leadership, Tech Policy Summit, Internet; Discussion threads 2007-02-28
Tech Policy Summit: Silicon Valley missing in action: Earlier this week I attended the Tech Policy Summit in San Jose at the Dolce Hayes Mansion, a southern tip of Silicon Valley. Speakers included top government officials, such as Jon Dudas, director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; Greg Garcia, the Department of Homeland Securitys cybersecurity czar; Congressman...; Tags: Broadband, General, Government, Green Tech, Legal, Telecommunications, Web Technology, Wired & Wireless; Blog posts 2007-02-28
Tech Policy Summit: Fixing the patent system...soon: Tech Policy Summit: Fixing the patent system...soonWanted - proof readerEither you had the "mangle text" option of your word processor turned on or you should fire your editor.HOW COULD THE PATENT LAWS BE ANYTHING BUT FAIR?The Government uses the same logic and fairness ideas as all normal humans do.You invent...; Tags: Tech Policy Summit, patent system; Discussion threads 2007-02-27

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The future of tech IPOs: At the AlwaysOn Summit at Stanford University, Frank Quattrone, co-founder of Qatalyst, talks about the dismal condition of the current IPO market, why venture capitalist backed companies are not going public right now, and what the future holds.; Tags: IPO, Financial Planning, Investment, Venture Capital, Financial Services, Finance, Financing Startups, Tech IPOs; Videos 2008-07-25

Foxconn snubs Linux users: Foxconn snubs Linux usersWho needs Foxconn anyway.There are plenty of good MB makers that do support Linux.It's a good idea to look at hardware compatibility at the distro's website anyway. I use Asus. But I have had to update the BIOS on every Asus MB I've bought to get...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Foxconn, Linux, BIOS, ASUS, operating system; Discussion threads 2008-07-25
Offshore outsourcers likely to beef up security following Bangalore blasts: Offshore outsourcers likely to beef up security following Bangalore blastsSome tech union......somewhere in the U.S. is probably cheering. While I hope noone was hurt, nor condone illegal and harmful tactics, I certainly lift a glass in support of retaining American tech jobs here in the U.S.RE: Offshore outsourcers likely...; Tags: Outsourcing, Offshore outsourcer, outsourcing company, security; Discussion threads 2008-07-25
What paper trail?: I've been carting around my latest sheaf of press releases about the green-ness of electronic document technology for weeks now. Yes, as I've blogged before, I am still one of those people who can't help printing out certain emails in order to act on them. Yes, it's bad, I know....; Tags: Xerox Corp., Paper Trail, Survey, Printers, Data Centers, Marketing Research, Hardware, Peripherals, Storage, Data Management, Marketing, Heather Clancy; Blog posts 2008-07-25
Talent development: Earlier this week I attended Fortune magazine's Brainstorm Tech conference which "aims to sharpen the thinking of the very well heeled attendees about the escalating impact of tech-driven change for all business and global society". There was a terrific menu of topics on offer:...; Tags: Talent, Collaboration, CEO, HCL, Workforce Management, Human Resources, Oliver Marks; Blog posts 2008-07-25
Microsoft joins 'patch DNS now' chant; Apple patch missing: Microsoft joins 'patch DNS now' chant; Apple patch missingI couldn't make this stuff up if I triedSeriously, I'm not that creative.[url=http://talkback.zdnet.com/5208-12691-0.html?forumID=1&threadID=48138&messageID=898138] Apple fan explains why Apple isn't responsible for PWN2OWN vulnerability [/url][i]A Perl exploit isn't an Apple bug, anymore than the Flash exploit on the Vista machine was a Microsoft...; Tags: Apple Mac OS X, Domain names, Apple Mac OS, Operating systems, DNS, Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-07-25
Gateway stops selling PCs direct: Gateway stops selling PCs directHow does this save money?I mean won't part of the sale have to go to the outlet? While a direct sale Gateway gets it all? Also can we stop this name game thing. Gateway is not longer Gateway it's Acer. I remember...; Tags: Desktops, PC, Gateway Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-07-25
GMail adds "https:"-only connections but still not by default: GMail adds "https:"-only connections but still not by defaultGoogle obviously - and rightly so - regards this matter as important,as can be seen from the fact that even we in Sweden are now allowed to choose the [b]Gmail[/b] option to «Always use https» - I checked immediately after reading Ryan's...; Tags: E-mail providers, cloud computing, Google Gmail, Gmail Add, HTTP, Google Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-07-25
Pepsi Bottling makes big green tech recycling commitment: Mammoth beverage manufacturer Pepsi Bottling is turning to Redemtech to develop a strategy in the United States and Canada for handling its e-waste, either through recycling or reuse. Under the deal, Redemtech has been tasked with the following: - Dispose of electronic assets. For perspective,...; Tags: Green Technology, PepsiCo, E-waste, Heather Clancy; Blog posts 2008-07-25
10 essential gadgets for students: 10 essential gadgets for studentsImpressive...A laptop with the same specs as a laptop! Wow!Only 2 are "essential"Out of the list of 10 only #1 is "essential" for students. If in college #10 is also needed, but the other 8 are nothing but luxuries and two are just plain useless....; Tags: Scanners, Digital music, ONLY 2, essential gadget, Digital Pen, phone, laptop computer; Discussion threads 2008-07-25
2008 Audi A8 L W12: Photo gallery:2008 Audi A8 L W12The 2008 Audi A8 L W12 rests in a premier echelon of cars that combine extreme luxury with exceptional driving performance, cars that make it difficult to decide whether you'd rather be reclining in the back seat while a chauffeur drives or up there where...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, subwoofer, Audi A8, Audi AG, Bang & Olufsen, car, MP3; Product reviews 2008-07-24
Microsoft to show off spherical Surface next week: During Microsoft's annual Research Faculty Summit in Redmond, the company will finally show off semi-publicly the spherical Surface computer that has been rumored for the past few months. by Mary Jo Foley; Tags: Multi-touch, Microsoft Corp., Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-07-24
Government, markets and regulation: Government, markets and regulationJust Another Gov't Program Gone BadFannie Mae was created in the Depression to create liquidity in the mortgage market. Lequidity had been wiped out by the stock market collapse and bank runs.As with all government programs, it just grew and grew and never went away. ...; Tags: Mortgages, Vertical industries, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, mortgage, government; Discussion threads 2008-07-24
The little wind turbines that could: I have to admit, I'm more used to reading about U.S. tech firms expanding abroad rather than the reverse. But in the case of certain green tech innovations, I suppose it makes sense to flip this idea on its head. Just heard about the example of Proven...; Tags: Turbine, Telecom & Utilities, Heather Clancy; Blog posts 2008-07-24
Microsoft to get more 'Apple-like' in PC, phone space: Microsoft to get more 'Apple-like' in PC, phone spaceMicrosoft Store in the works...My rep told me Microsoft is looking into significant retail space in higher end upscale shopping malls. In the mock-up of the store, boxes of Vista and Office 2007 were kept under lock and key. Customers will be...; Tags: Desktops, Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc., PC phone, PC, phone; Discussion threads 2008-07-24
2016: "You're watching the Linux Channel.": 2016: "You're watching the Linux Channel."My ViewFirst, no one hates Microsoft more than I do - for both practical and ethical reasons. After dealing with Microshaft's endless parade of crap for nearly two decades, I finally abandoned my PC for a Mac. It was one of the best moves of...; Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux; Discussion threads 2008-07-24