This is a good summation of the hazards of bullshit patents and draconian copyright laws .... they'll kill the goose that lays the golden eggs, eventually.

New technologies face legal headaches. Companies developing emerging technology need to be aware of rivals wielding patent and copyright laws to thwart competition, attorneys told developers at a conference. [CNET News.com]
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I had noticed Madonna's 'unique' approach to P2P nets here last Friday. And apparently, as I had suggested, it really did win her some "friends" ...

Hackers, Madonna mix it up. After releasing the first single from her new "American Life" album online a few weeks ago, the Material Girl’s Web site was hacked, with links to pirated versions of her full album replacing the site’s content. [CNET News.com]
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