I read a couple of news stories today that got the topic of technology patents re-stuck in my craw: Amazon Ponies Up to Microsoft for Linux Rights (Click to read the story at TechNewsWorld.com) In summary, Microsoft and Amazon are involved in some cross-patent action. They’re patenting the technology by which the Kindle grabs content [...]
US Department of Justice objects to Google book plan (click to read the story at BBC news) In brief, with regard to their plan to open shop as an ebook publisher, the USDoJ feels that Google is taking a bull-in-the-china-shop approach with regard to copyright law. They’re probably right… negotiations continue. Going further, Amazon.com feels [...]
FCC Backs Net Neutrality — And Then Some (click to read the story at Wired.com) Thankfully, the federal government has decided to step in on the side of Net Neutrality. According to FCC chairman Julius Genachowski, the fundamental principles of Net Neutrality should be expanded to cover all broadband connections, including 3G smartphone services. I’m [...]
