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daily link  Thursday, January 09, 2003

Despite all of its marketing power, technology hype and online service, the Microsoft Xbox undersold the Sony PS2 during this holiday season [Wired]. It's a good thing their Office and OS monopoly is there to pay the bills [Nov 18]. 11:04:34 PM  permalink    

The RIAA has been slapped with a class action lawsuit for price fixing and they lost! Now, they are being required to pay $20 to anyone who purchased a CD from a retail outlet between 1995 and 2000 [ArsTechnica]. Go here to get your $20. 10:44:49 PM  permalink    

Ever wondered what it was, exactly, that Einstein did that was so great? Here's a fun little page that gives a number of concrete and easy to follow examples of what the Theory of Relativity tells us [Putting Relativity to the Test]. 10:35:39 PM  permalink    

The MPAA was finally put in its place in Norway; Jon Johansen, the young kid who wrote DeCSS was finally acquited [ArsTechnica]. I think the tide is finally turning against antiquated intellectual property law. 10:33:05 PM  permalink    

 
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A puddle at Gas Works Park reflects the barren branches and fallen leaves of autumn, yesterday. A major storm system off the coast delivered blustery wind and rain which stripped these trees and back up the drain. More rain is in the forecast. (November 08, 2002) Photo Credit: Scott Eklund/Seattle Post-Intelligencer


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