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Putting online video to the copyright test

Putting online video to the copyright testOne solution, the broadcast flag.And yes folks, you can cry all you want but this very issue proves it's needed.Failure of a solutionThe problem with MySpace's solution is it doesn't account for copyrighted material being legally used. Let's say I have a band,...

Tags: TVs, Corporate communications, TV & Home Theater, Advertising & Promotion, Broadcast Flag, TV, MySpace, video, online video

Discussion threads 2006-11-01

Broadcast flag debate shifts to Capitol Hill

Broadcast flag debate shifts to Capitol HillFair use?[b]and a Congressional Research Service report worries about the broadcast flag's impact on "fair use" rights[/b]There is no such thing as 'fair use' in the USA anymore thanks to Republicans.Re: Broadcast flag debate shifts to Capitol HillFrom the article:[i]"The only problem, though, is...

Tags: broadcasting industry, Broadcast Flag, broadcast flag

Discussion threads 2005-06-21

Sneaking through the broadcast flag?

Well, it looks like it was premature to call the broadcast flag dead for the year. According to the Electronic Frontier Foundation EFF, rumor has it that an amendment reviving the broadcast flag will be introduced Tuesday in the Senate Commerce, Justice, and Science sub-committee to be tacked on to...

Tags: Rick Boucher, Electronic Frontier Foundation, broadcast flag

Blog posts 2005-06-20

Additional Resources

ManyCam Virtual Webcam 1.0.41 (Mac)

ManyCam allows you to use your Webcam with multiple programs at the same time. Broadcast your Webcam video simultaneously on MSN Messenger, Yahoo, Skype, AIM, PalTalk, and CamFrog. Manycam also lets you to add cool live computer generated special effects and graphics to your video. Make it appear as if...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Webcam, Video, Manycam, Corporate Communications, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-10-12

ManyCam Virtual Webcam 2.4.44 (Windows)

Manycam allows you to use your Webcam with multiple programs at the same time. Broadcast your Webcam video simultaneously on MSN Messenger, Yahoo, Skype, AIM, PalTalk, and CamFrog. Manycam also lets you to add cool live computer generated special effects and graphics to your video. Make it appear as if...

Tags: Webcam, Microsoft Windows, Video, Manycam, Corporate Communications, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-09-08

YourWorld (Mobile)

Ever wondered where a little state exactly is, when they talk about it on TV or the newspapers? Curious about its background, geography, political situation, economy, religion, people? With YourWorld this and many other information is always in your pocket! YourWorld is like a mini encyclopedia about all the countries...

Tags: Mobile, AnguriaLab LLC, YourWorld, It', Internet, TVs, Telecom & Utilities, Tv & Home Theater, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment

Software downloads 2009-09-02

Google Chrome 4 launches with bookmark synchronization

Google has just announced a brand new version of Chrome (4.0.201.1) in the Dev channel that includes Bookmark synchronization. To use the new feature, launch the "dev channel" version of Chrome with the --enable-sync flag, and then enable the feature in your options. Bookmark sync uses...

Tags: Google Inc., Google Chrome, Storage, Hardware, Garett Rogers

Blog posts 2009-08-17

Verdict: Windows 7 - Like Vista, just a bit easier to use and less annoying

Verdict: Windows 7 - Like Vista, just a bit easier to use and less annoyingAs always, you are right on. Though, there will be mass migrations to Win7.Partially because all of the driver problems at least for new hardware have been solved as Vista blazed the way. Also, XP is...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Tablets, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows XP, LIKE VISTA

Discussion threads 2009-04-30

Internet Inauguration: The Interactive Introduction of the Obama Presidency

Internet Inauguration: The Interactive Introduction of the Obama PresidencyAm I the only one creeped out by this posterIt looks just a little bit too much like this one.http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/LENIN%203.jpglyvegyde - links to live, inaugural webcastsMy brother and I created a website called lyvegyde (http://www.lyvegyde.com) that provides links to live, online events....

Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, Internet Streaming, Interactive Introduction, Internet Inauguration, Obama Presidency, Interactive, TV, Internet

Discussion threads 2009-01-19

Is China an open source friend or foe?

Is China an open source friend or foe?It's classic agitprop ...The story came from Radio Free Asia, which is a U.S government funded station and an outlet for U.S propaganda. How do I know this station is an outlet for U.S propaganda? Because Radio Free Asia cannot be broadcast back...

Tags: Linux, Operating systems, Red Flag Software, Internet Cafe, open source, Red Flag Linux, Internet

Discussion threads 2008-12-04

Happy Birthday...I've stolen $2500 from your account

Identity theft is a fast-growing problem, and I've taken it seriously for quite awhile. I pay to have people monitor my credit to ensure someone doesn't open accounts in my name, and I try to use temporary credit card numbers when I make online purchases. I shred personally identifiable information that I receive...

Tags: Bank, Security, Card, Payment, ATM, Network Technology, Networking, Financial Services, John Carroll

Blog posts 2008-10-27

Puncturing the myth of the invulnerable OS

Puncturing the myth of the invulnerable OSWell ..."Do you want Microsoft or Apple or your favorite Linux distro to say, "I'm sorry, Dave, I can't allow that," ..."Vista already does this when the broadcast flag is set, so not allowing any cracking tools shouldn't be too far behind. ;)Is Vista...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), operating system, Microsoft Windows Vista, UAC, invulnerable OS

Discussion threads 2008-05-20

Windows 'Fiji' beta testing has begun

Windows 'Fiji' beta testing has begunFigi, another name for DRM.Sorry but thats just what it is. I don't expect it to garner much mind set at all.Get ready formany crashes and Ed Bott will host multiple rounds of webinars on how to fix it...RE: Windows 'Fiji' beta testing has...

Tags: Operating systems, Fiji, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-05-20

Geek Sheet: Bare-metal backup and recovery

Tired of the same old punditry and OS wars? Want to read something practical you can actually use and apply to your real job? Or perhaps you need some light reading material to help you get some sleep on the plane between consulting engagements â€" either way, welcome to the...

Tags: Recovery, Network File System, File System, Photovoltaics, Backup, Volume, Partition, Machine, System Rescue CD, LVM, Volume Group, Linux, Manufacturing, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2008-05-07

Congress questions FCC copyright plan

Congress questions FCC copyright planCheck this outFritz Attaway, a senior lobbyist for the Motion Picture Association of America, said the only alternative to the broadcast flag would be to use encryption. "The only other way to deal with this problem is for broadcasters to encrypt their signals, which has enormous...

Tags: Federal government, FCC, Fritz Attaway, U.S. Congress

Discussion threads 2008-01-23

CIA World Factbook - Complete Edition. Detailed Countries Info and Maps. FREE 1st half book in trial (Mobile)

The World Factbook is prepared by the Central Intelligence Agency for the use of US Government officials. This complete electronic edition is designed for optimal navigation on your handheld device. FREE fist half of the book in the trial.Features: Complete unabridged edition. Maps, history, climate, population, religion, government, US diplomatic...

Tags: Gross Domestic Product, CIA, Mobile, Natural Gas, AIDS, HIV Virus, World Factbook, Electricity, Oil, Telecom & Utilities

Software downloads 2007-10-25

Matsushita to launch advanced Blu-ray recorders

Matsushita to launch advanced Blu-ray recordersWhat will you actually be able to record?With all of the DRM encumbrances on the HD content distribution channels, what will you actually be able to record?A cheap solution that doesn't work is neither,Say What?PredictionThe Blue-Ray / HD market is still in it's infancy. ...

Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), recorder, digital-rights management, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd.

Discussion threads 2007-10-02

Bush Administration tells Internet advocates to vote Democratic

Bush Administration tells Internet advocates to vote DemocraticWhat in the world makes ........ you think it would be any different with a Democratic Whitehouse. You Bush haters are so blinded by that hatred you can't see the truth when it is right in front of your face. The...

Tags: Net Neutrality, Bush Administration, Internet

Discussion threads 2007-09-07

DOJ comments on Net neutrality; Histrionics ensue

DOJ comments on Net neutrality; Histrionics ensueOMG!!!The government issued an intelligent statement!RE: DOJ comments on Net neutrality; Histrionics ensue"After all, it’s just wrong to charge for faster speeds when you have spent billions to build a network."Said by someone that dosnt understand it at all.They *already* charge for faster speeds.Its...

Tags: Internet service providers (ISPs), Network technology, Broadband Internet, Verizon Communications Inc., Histrionics, U.S. Department of Justice, Net Neutrality, Internet Service Provider, bandwidth, network, profit motive

Discussion threads 2007-09-07

Wal-Mart favors HD-DVD

Wal-Mart favors HD-DVDAnything that kills BD Plus is great, butI'll be passing on the technology for a long while yet. At this price point, many won't and the nastygram of BD Plus that is part of the DRM "Copy Protection" mechanism of Blu_Ray will die as it should. ...

Tags: HD DVD, Digital rights management (DRM), DVD, Consumer electronics, TVs, TV & Home Theater, HD-DVD, BD-Plus, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., digital-rights management, HDTV

Discussion threads 2007-04-25