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Wednesday, January 16, 2002 |
A Cop in Every Computer "There's a philosophical difference that separates the content industry from the technology companies. You can see that difference in the way each industry refers to its customers. The content companies refer to "consumers," while the tech industry refers to "users".... Like the larger philosophical war that is raging around the world in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks, the looming war between these two sides has the potential to be a long, difficult fight without a foreseeable conclusion. And if and when peace talks begin between the two sides, there's no guarantee that the rest of us will have a seat at the table." [at Law.com]
Especially libraries. We're not "consumers" or "users" to either industry. This is a good overview about the battle for Digital Rights Management (DRM) and the Security System Standards and Certification Act (SSSCA), and it shows why we're going to have to shove our way in to get a seat at the table.
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Hitachi PC Makes a Fashion Statement "Hitachi will roll out a wearable PC and companion head-mount display for business users in February, the company announced on Tuesday. The WIA-100NB Wearable Internet Appliance will allow workers to access the Internet or intranets and to browse data while keeping their hands free." [at PC World, via Tomalak's Realm]
Yet another budget request for SLS in '03. But can I access the wireless network at my public library when I am there?
1:48:31 PM Permanent link here
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Well, heck. I should have just linked to Steven's Library Stuff site and told you to read all of today's links, as he's on a roll. Two more stories from January 15:
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Gary Price has put together a fantastic webliography for the Winter Olympics 2002 (note to library webmasters: link to it!), but I have to ask where the list of resources is for the Winter X-Games scheduled for the end of this month. Those would be much harder to find, but we should be providing that service, too. X-Games are huge in Gen-Y and Gen-X circles. [Via Library Stuff]
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Dave Winer says, "I'm toying with the idea of geeking out again this morning and doing a presentation tool for Radio 8. I'd call it RadioPoint, of course. It softens your hands while you do the dishes." [at Scripting News]
Of course, we'll have to transfer the Gettsyburg Address into RadioPoint.
10:10:35 AM Permanent link here
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Wi-Fi Looks Like the Winner. HomeRF loses to Wi-Fi in the home-networking arena. Also: BlueLinx develops a (legal) way to muffle ringing cell phones.... Argentine financial crisis wreaks havoc on Uruguay's telecommunications industry.... and more in this week's Unwired News by Elisa Batista. [in Wired News]
The Wi-Fi declaration is interesting, but what really caught my eye was the Motorola-Food.com partnership that has "created software that lets customers order food from their cell phones. The wireless method of ordering shows customers the menu right away and saves them from being put on hold when they call on a regular telephone." Now why can't I order books and CDs from my local library this way? ;-)
Of course, a pizzeria is the first restaurant to sign up for the service. Mmmm... comfort food.
10:06:32 AM Permanent link here
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Palm to unveil OS 5 with multitasking, multithreading capabilities [in IDG InfoWorld]
The good: multitasking, multithreading, and improved performance, all of which bode well for extending the use of Palms in libraries, especially as they interact with the online catalog. Also, more development for wireless connections.
The bad: "We were told that every single Hack will not work in the future," said a developer." Still no MP3 support in Palm-manufactured devices.
MP3 doesn't matter to me anymore because I have a Sony Clie, but I'm not even on OS 4, so upgrading to 5 could be a problem. I love Sony, but the only way I can upgrade my 710c to OS 4 is to SEND THEM MY CLIE FOR A WEEK. And I have to pay them for the privilege of not having my brain's memory stick for a whole week or longer. Unfortunately, I don't think these moves will keep Palm's market share.
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© Copyright 2004 Jenny Levine.
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