Wired News: EFF to Fight Dubious Patents. The Electronic Frontier Foundation launched a campaign on Monday to overturn several patents that it says are having a “chilling effect” on public and consumer interest. In a white paper posted to its website, the civil liberties group targeted 10 patents in particular, including one awarded to Amazon.com… Continue reading EFF to Fight Dubious Patents
Month: April 2004
Update: Arkeia MySQL Hot Backup Plug-in
Update: Arkeia MySQL Hot Backup Plug-in. Arkeia released an updated version of the MySQL Hot Backup Plug-in for its Network Backup and Server Backup packages. [MacInTouch]
Update: Curio 1.1.2
Update: Curio 1.1.2. The freeform sketchbook and notetaking environment adds pressure sensitivity for brush color saturation, a Quick Render mode for more responsiveness during dragging and sketching, faster redraws, faster thumbnail generation, and other changes. [MacInTouch]
Pre-9/11 Files Show Warnings Were More Dire and Persistent
Pre-9/11 Files Show Warnings Were More Dire and Persistent. Hearings and reports make clear that an al Qaeda threat had been communicated to the highest levels of the government. By David Johnston and Jim Dwyer. [New York Times: NYT HomePage]
Nafta Tribunals Stir U.S. Worries
Nafta Tribunals Stir U.S. Worries. Any Canadian or Mexican business that contends it has been treated unjustly by the American judicial system can ask the tribunal to review the judgment. By Adam Liptak. [New York Times: NYT HomePage]
Receptionist
Receptionist. Great article by Mike Langberg on an idea he has called Receptionist….. Trying to reach me? Meet my ReceptionistBy Mike LangbergMercury News I have four telephone numbers, three e-mail addresses, two fax numbers and user names on three instant messengers. Many of the people I know personally or professionally have equally complicated electronic fingerprints.… Continue reading Receptionist
Nowhere land
Nowhere land. IN 1903 THE UNITED STATES, after liberating Cuba from Spain, negotiated one of the most unusual landlord-tenant arrangements in modern history. As a condition of Cuba's independence, the fledgling state agreed to lease the United States 45 square miles of prime Caribbean land and sea for $2,000 a year (just over $4,000 today).… Continue reading Nowhere land
The Wi-Fi ride of Paul Revere
The Wi-Fi ride of Paul Revere. TWO HUNDRED and twenty-nine years ago today, Paul Revere made his famous ride across the Massachusetts countryside. But to W. David Stephenson, a Medfield-based homeland security consultant, this is the occasion for more than a sentimental history lesson. “Revere and the Minutemen are an ideal model for public participation… Continue reading The Wi-Fi ride of Paul Revere
Security Enhancements for Remote Access at Microsoft
Security Enhancements for Remote Access at Microsoft. Microsoft has released a slide deck which includes a detailed discussion of how Microsoft IT significantly improved the security of its corporate network remote access solution using the latest generation of Microsoft products. It's quite informative and reminded me of when I was in Robert's house and I… Continue reading Security Enhancements for Remote Access at Microsoft
Product Marketing Handbook for Software
Product Marketing Handbook for Software. Joel pointed out an interesting book called The Product Marketing Handbook for Software which projects itself as the definitive guide to successful software marketing. It discusses the industry’s special challenges and provides solutions specific to the task of marketing and selling software. From blogs through to E-mail and webinars, if… Continue reading Product Marketing Handbook for Software