   February 27, 2005 - March 05, 2005 ArchiveMarch 02, 2005Gonzalez Urges PATRIOT Act Renewal in 1st Speech as AG
Not much of a surprise, but a disappointment, nonetheless.
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When to Censor 101
China said it will toughen its already rigid censorship of the Internet during its annual parliamentary session to keep at bay those with "ulterior motives."
Major Labels Want to Raise Download Prices
They're trying to hit the sweet-spot of $18 per album (which is working really well for CDs). The future of music is not for the faint of heart - or light of wallet.
European Commission Ignores Opposition to Software Patents
In a jaw-droppingly arrogant move, the European Commission has decided to push a controversial software patent plan forward over the protests of the public and the EU Parliament.
Breaking Down the Kaleidescape Suit
Kaleidescape makes super high-end DVD jukeboxes, and they even have a license from the cartel that controls DVD hardware. Read on to find out why DVD-CCA is suing.
Lowering the Bar for Digital Privacy
Bruce Schneier on how today's technical realities expose gaps in how the law protects - or fails to protect - your privacy.
Privacy Advocate Forced to Keep Feet on Ground
Great article on EFF Co-Founder John Gilmore's lawsuit over secret security laws.
Democratizing the DJ
This Washington Post article explores the subculture of amateur DJs who use iPods to get the crowd moving.
Poisoning the Well
Ed Felten on a new paper that examines how copyright holders might "poison" P2P networks with bogus files.
Gator to Shed Crocodile Tears for Your Privacy
An executive from Claria, the spyware company formerly known as Gator, will be one of 20 people on the Department of Homeland Security's new federal privacy advisory board.
Costa Rica to Outlaw VoIP?
That's what the state-owned telephone monopoly wants the country to do.
Viva La Television!
Our own Annalee Newitz on activists who are protesting the broadcast flag by building their own high-definition TV toys.
Intel Asks Supremes to Protect P2P
Intel's yearly revenue exceeds that of the entire US movie industry.
Clinton/Boxer E-voting Bill Introduced
The bill requires a paper trail for e-voting machines, and it joins several others in the House and Senate.
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