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Selling used bits: German database ruling sets ugly music precedent: In scanning my RSS feed this morning (by the way, I now use the Web version of Newsgator to the exclusion of any thick-client solutions), I came across this little interesting tidbit from InfoWorld: A higher German court has ruled to uphold a decision by a...; Tags: first sale; Blog posts 2006-08-04
Net neutrality and the political point of no return: Net neutrality and the political point of no returnFree MarketI read Ou's posting.Free market priciples do not apply here. The telecoms enjoy monopoly or duopoly. There is virtually no free market competition to serve as protection for consumers.The telecoms limit their actions only to the letterof the law. They do...; Tags: TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Telecom & Utilities, regulation, first sale, Net Neutrality, C.R.A.P., commenter; Discussion threads 2006-06-07
Artists revolt against DRM: Artists revolt against DRMThe Artist Don't Want ItThe consumer don't want it either.So why is it there... simple some rat of a label executive wants to DRM everything.The DRM isn't really being used to quell piracy. Real pirates, the onese selling illegal CDs out the back of trucks,...; Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, digital-rights management, First Sale, material object, iTune; Discussion threads 2005-12-15
Separating "consumer rights" from copyright: Separating "consumer rights" from copyright"The encouragement of economic goods"I don't think you pursued your headline thought far enough John.Consumer "rights" (read [i]power[/i]) are a force in society that is only growing by the day. Legislation and laws most often follow the practices and attitudes of society rather than lead them.The...; Tags: Advertising & Promotion, media, first sale, doctrine; Discussion threads 2005-07-08

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Yahoo to Icahn: You misunderstand: Yahoo's board has responded to activist investor Carl Icahn: "Your letter reflects a significant misunderstanding of the facts about the Microsoft proposal." That letter--delivered by Icahn earlier Thursday Techmeme--has one theme: Yahoo's board botched the Microsoft deal and hasn't served shareholder interest. In its...; Tags: Board, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., Stockholder, Proposal, Corporate Governance, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-15

Does the Kindle have iPod-ish potential?: Amazon's Kindle may meaningfully contribute to the e-tailer's revenue in a couple of years, according to Citigroup analyst Mark Mahaney. Mahaney's take--delivered in a research note outlining the bullish case for Amazon--takes a few leaps Techmeme. Mahaney has little data on the Kindle (just like the rest...; Tags: Amazon.com Inc., Amazon Kindle, Insurance, Operational Accounting, Financial Planning, Business Operations, Corporate Insurance, Finance, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-15
Ticketing 4 Schools (zip): Sell digital tickets using student ID cards and barcode scanner to school dances and events. The software will check if the student has permission to attend then the software will determine the price that each student will pay based on how you set up the price structure. After tickets are...; Tags: Software, Student, Software 4 Schools, Tools & Techniques, Sales Strategy, Scanners, Management, Sales, Hardware, Peripherals; Software downloads 2008-05-14
Microsoft: Office '08 sales skyrocket, SP1 released, VBA coming back to Mac: Microsoft: Office '08 sales skyrocket, SP1 released, VBA coming back to MacBut those are just sales. We all know everyone is......downgrading to Office 2004.Sorry, couldn't resist.Are you sure you linked to the correct article?The one I was taken to was dated January 11, 2006 9:58 AM PSTAdds to the growing...; Tags: Sales strategy, Scripting languages, Microsoft Office, Microsoft VBA, SP1, Microsoft Corp., sales, Apple Macintosh; Discussion threads 2008-05-13
Still ranting about interfaces: Still ranting about interfaces[b]Mr. Murphy, You are such an idiot...[b]The real reason WordPerfect lost is simple.[b]WYSIWYG - What You See Is What You Get [/b]You are such a biased moron that you can't get your ego out of the way to see the truth. WordPerfect lost the battle because...; Tags: Word processors, Corel WordPerfect, software; Discussion threads 2008-05-13
POS MAID (26 & X-Charge 6): Point of Sale & Credit Card Processing Software for your Business. POS MAID is highly recommended for general merchandise retail stores, such as: Dollar store, Grocery store, Bakery, Auto / Car Sales, Clothing Store, Vitamin Store, Pet store, Sporting goods store, Electronics store, Computer store, Cell phone dealer, Toy store,...; Tags: Point-of-sale, Alexandria Computers, POS MAID; Software downloads 2008-05-12
Restaurant MAID (26 & X-Charge 6): Point of Sale & Credit Card Processing Software for your Restaurant. RESTAURANT MAID is highly recommended for general type Restaurant and/or a Bar, Sandwich Shop, Pizzeria, Steak House, Cafe Shop, Deli, Buffet, Catering business, Doughnut or Pastry Shop and Hotel restaurant and Kitchen. Version 2.2695 includes unspecified updates.; Tags: Restaurant, Alexandria Computers, RESTAURANT MAID; Software downloads 2008-05-12
SALON MAID (26 & X-Charge 6): Point of Sale & Credit Card Processing Software for your Salon. SALON MAID is highly recommended for general type Restaurant and/or a Bar, Sandwich Shop, Pizzeria, Steak House, Cafe Shop, Deli, Buffet, Catering business, Doughnut or Pastry Shop and Hotel restaurant and Kitchen. Version 2.2695 includes unspecified updates.; Tags: Salon, Alexandria Computers, SALON MAID; Software downloads 2008-05-12
Will Microsoft kill Linux on ULPCs?: Will Microsoft kill Linux on ULPCs?Familiar or not, it's still XP.That will be a huge achillies heel for MS. XP runs well on modest desktops and notebooks. Not fast, but well. Take the EEE, it can run XP, however, it is slower, and as you stated, the...; Tags: Ultramobile PCs (UMPCs), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows XP, EEE, Linux, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Xandros; Discussion threads 2008-05-11
Another net neutrality bill, in a Comcast-charged atmosphere: Another net neutrality bill, in a Comcast-charged atmosphereLots of profit......jobs and innovation in jeopardy? Too bad we didn't jeopardize Sub-Prime lending when we had a chance. Same kind of profit potential here for the telcos IMO.Drop ComcastThere are lots of ISP's out there.AT&T Yahoo comes to mind.Could Comcast's big usership...; Tags: INTERNET, Broadband Internet, Comcast Corp., Comcast-charged atmosphere, Net Neutrality, net neutrality bill; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
If you want to sell a startup, plan a shutdown: Almost a month ago, Mowser founder Russell Beattie was lamenting his debts and telling folks his creation was disappearing. He also questioned the idea of the mobile Web overall. Fast forward a bit and Beattie is announcing the sale of Mowser to dotMobi. Go figure. ...; Tags: Web, Phone, Mobile, Web Browser, Russell Beattie, Advertising & Promotion, Channel Management, Marketing, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-09
A conversation with Charles Phillips, president Oracle: This morning I participated in a round table conversation with Charles Phillips, president of Oracle, discussing his take on Enterprise 2.0 technologies and how they apply to Oracle's view of the enterprise applications space. While there was nothing earth shatteringly new in what he said, some nuggets emerged. ...; Tags: Oracle Corp., Enterprise 2.0, Dennis Howlett; Blog posts 2008-05-09
iTunes FairPlay DRM - Protecting artists and labels, or helping Apple sell more iPods?: iTunes FairPlay DRM - Protecting artists and labels, or helping Apple sell more iPods?Adrian, I do not think it is a lack of ....motivation as much of lack of knowing that DRM even exist until they are trapped by it.Oh, come on man...You think people are stupid about this in...; Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Digital music, Apple Inc., digital-rights management, Apple iTunes; Discussion threads 2008-05-08
iTunes FairPlay DRM - Protecting artists and labels, or helping Apple sell more iPods?: One day, two emails, two very different viewpoints: Email #1: "DRM on songs sold through iTunes is a necessary evil, there to protect artists and the labels from piracy." Email #2: "Apple's FairPlay DRM is nothing more than a tool that locks you into buying iPods...; Tags: Apple iPod, Digital-rights Management, Apple Inc., Apple iTunes, Digital Media, Digital Music, Digital Rights Management (DRM), Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Security, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-05-08
Is Enterprise Software Recession-Proof?: Amidst the PR blitz and the blizzard of 1:1 meetings that constitute the foreground experience of SAP's Sapphire user conference this week (see Larry's coverage here, and Dennis' coverage here), there's an interesting back story emerging. If you look at SAP's last quarter, and believe the formal and informal guidance...; Tags: SAP AG, Enterprise Software, Software, Joshua Greenbaum; Blog posts 2008-05-06
Open source as the villain in its own story: Maybe because of JavaOne and Sun's well-known concerns about open source profit the idea of proprietary hooks which make people pay for open source software is big again. After all, if the code is free and visible why should an enterprise customer write a check to its...; Tags: Asset, Open Source, Asset Management, Operational Planning, Business Operations, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-05-06