   June 13, 2004 - June 19, 2004 ArchiveJune 18, 2004Online Movie Downloads Highlight Appeal of Infringement
One user thinks that Hollywood's approach to the Internet is enough to drive people to piracy.
June 16, 2004Tim Berners-Lee Awarded Large Wad of Cash
Oh, and the Millennium Technology Prize, which recognizes technologists who've dramatically improved the quality of life. This article points out that much of the Web-inventor's impact stems from his decision to forego patent protection on his ideas.
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FTC Says No to "Do Not Email" List
Pennywise spammers across the globe were disappointed to hear that the large, public database of valid email addresses would not be ready for the holidays.
Election Officials Who Choose Frying Pan Over Fire
Running elections can wear an official out, so it must be nice that cushy jobs at voting equipment companies are often available to former public servants. Plus, they can start pitching their new employer's goods before they're off the government payroll. Brilliant!
June 15, 2004Roasting the WIPO Broadcast Treaty
The Guardian looks at WIPO's proposed broadcasting treaty, arguing that it reads like a "wish-list of everything a failing industry could want to protect it from the future." Spot-on.
June 14, 2004Considering Canadian Copyright Reform
Michael Geist with a thoughtful piece on the direction of Canadian copyright reform.
More on RIAA and Digital Radio
The music industry is still lobbying the FCC for a broadcast flag-like mandate for digital radio, despite the fact that it's a bad idea and, in our view, bound to fail. We're filing comments in the FCC docket to explain why.
Some Libraries Pass on Cash-for-Censorware Program
Libraries that accept certain types of federal funds are unfortunately obligated to install "filtering" software on Net-connected PCs. Now, however, some are refusing this funding because the software too often blocks innocuous sites and is a hassle to maintain.
PATRIOT Progeny Gains Ground on Capitol Hill
The Anti-Terrorism Intelligence Tools Improvement Act of 2003, or HR 3179, would strengthen many of USA PATRIOT's controversial provisions.
Ohio Certifies E-Voting Machine that Produces Paper Ballots
AccuPoll's touchscreen voting machine produces a voter-verifiable paper ballot and is now available for purchase in Ohio.
High Schools Learn About P2P Blocking
Network-monitoring companies like Audible Magic are now peddling their wares in high schools.
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