Tuesday, April 20, 2004

Are bad business practices the driving force behind DRM? In a CNet article titled "Software makers ready desktop lockdown," journalist David Becker misses the blindingly obvious solution: An ancient e-mail message embarrasses Microsoft in a key legal case. A leaked memo has Linux antagonist SCO Group scrambling to explain apparently secret Microsoft connections. A leaked message from RealNetworks CEO Rob Glaser reveals his behind-the-scenes maneuvering to get a stake in Apple Computer's booming iPod business. All it takes is a quick run through the headlines to see why some software makers might think there's a market for products that lock down common types of business documents by restricting access to authorized recipients. How about: if it would be embarrassing to read in the headlines, don't write it down. Even better: don't do it. Nah, that's naÔve. 2:35:01 PM    comment []

Perhaps they could call it "Phoenix..." AOL plans to revitalize Netscape?. An AOL job listing indicates intentions to recharge its neglected portal and Web browser, and take Netscape in a "dramatically different direction." Posted at CNET News.com 9:00:42 AM    comment []

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