- Happy 40th birthday, Intel 4004! – In a way this stated the whole microcomputer… I hate to say "revolution" but I can't think of a better word.
- How the BBC’s HD DRM plot was kept secret … and why – Your licence money going to benefit rights holders at your expense…
- The Real Cost of Patent Trolls – "They conclude that the loss of billions of dollars of wealth associated with these lawsuits harm society and state."
Tag Archives: legal
My delicious.com bookmarks for July 13th through July 22nd
- The Rise and Fall of the Independent Developer – "My fear is that It’s only a matter of time before developers find the risks and expenses prohibitive and retreat to the safety of a larger organization. We’ll be going back to square one."
- The Equality and Human Rights Commission’s choice is beyond belief – "But what these cases illustrate is that in certain areas compromise is not possible because the rights of different minorities are mutually exclusive. When one group refuses to fulfil its job description because it disapproves of another group, there is no middle ground, no give and take."
My delicious.com bookmarks for March 4th through March 7th
- On Apple suing HTC – Like many people, I just don't see Apple's actions here being very constructive. Seems like a waste of money and good will.
- Curiosity – "Curiosity is one of the most underrated phenomena in the world. It's ironic that people aren't more curious about curiosity. It's a powerful thing."
My delicious.com bookmarks for March 15th through March 20th
- Coming to an ID Card Near You: Your DNA – "Can there be any doubt that the UK government will, at some point, try to add DNA to the other biometrics on the card?" Scary stuff.
- How to spot a hidden religious agenda – Apparently this article was pulled from the New Scientist website shortly after it was published which is a bid odd as there's nothing scientifically objectionable.
- Tea really does taste better from your favourite cup – "Your daily brew tastes better from your favourite mug."