Thursday, June 30, 2005
FT.com / Comment & analysis / Columnists - James Boyle: Geeks in software patent frenzy
FT.com / Comment & analysis / Columnists - James Boyle: Geeks in software patent frenzy: "There is, however a very impressive empirical literature of the expansion of patentability on the US software industry that some European policy makers seem to have missed."
Rip, Mix, Burn, Sue: Technology, Politics, and the Fight to Control Digital Media
Rip, Mix, Burn, Sue: Technology, Politics, and the Fight to Control Digital Media: "The video is copyrighted by Princeton University, and is licensed under a Creative Commons License (attribution, non-commercial, share-alike)."
Open Source Video Streamer
BBC is making a video streamer that should solve a lot of problems for GNU/Linux.
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
RED HERRING | TechSpin: Linux for Norway
RED HERRING | TechSpin: Linux for Norway: "Add Norway to the list of countries that Jean-Phillipe Courtois, the recently appointed president of Microsoft International, has to visit. On Monday, the Norwegian minister of modernization, Morten Andreas Meyer, told attendees to an Oslo press conference “proprietary formats will no longer be acceptable in communication between citizens and government.” According to the web publication Slashdot, he did not mention Microsoft by name. Instead he referred to “the spreadsheet that everyone uses,” or the fact that he would no longer broadcast anything on the web using Windows Media. Mr. Meyer challenged Microsoft to “open up or become irrelevant to the Norwegian government.” "
My opinion: This plan is at least one year too late. Now it just express what everybody agree about and everybody want to do.
My opinion: This plan is at least one year too late. Now it just express what everybody agree about and everybody want to do.
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Incumbent versus innovator | Schizophrenia | Economist.com
Incumbent versus innovator | Schizophrenia | Economist.com: "Put simply, New Microsoft is preparing for a day when Old Microsoft's Windows operating system and PC software no longer provide most of the firm's revenues. But for now, the company is torn between being an incumbent and an innovator."
I am not a computer expert, but I feel that open source is taking over more and more of Microsoft products. Firefox has just passed 67 million unique downloads, OpenOffice is reaching 10-15 percent of global market share as far as I know, and with the stable release of OpenOffice 2.0 I think the market share will go up dramatically.
"“It's all about trying to get Microsoft—from the software to the brand—out of the office, off the PC screen, and into the living room,” explains Paul Jackson of Forrester, a research firm."
I am not a computer expert, but I feel that open source is taking over more and more of Microsoft products. Firefox has just passed 67 million unique downloads, OpenOffice is reaching 10-15 percent of global market share as far as I know, and with the stable release of OpenOffice 2.0 I think the market share will go up dramatically.
"“It's all about trying to get Microsoft—from the software to the brand—out of the office, off the PC screen, and into the living room,” explains Paul Jackson of Forrester, a research firm."
Monday, June 27, 2005
Showdown over European Software Patents
Showdown over European Software Patents
I recommend to read the comments here. The author is trolling to get a good discussion, and he get it.
I recommend to read the comments here. The author is trolling to get a good discussion, and he get it.
Vil presse Microsoft
Vil presse Microsoft: "Regjeringen vil tvinge gjennom bruk av åpne standarder i hele offentlig sektor. Moderniseringsministeren vil stanse avhengigheten av Microsoft."
Denne eNorge-planen burde vore lagt på bordet for minst eitt år sidan. Ting tek tydelegvis tid i departementa, men betre seint enn aldri.
Denne eNorge-planen burde vore lagt på bordet for minst eitt år sidan. Ting tek tydelegvis tid i departementa, men betre seint enn aldri.
ElectricNews.net:News:Irish developers sound patents warning
ElectricNews.net:News:Irish developers sound patents warning: "'We are 100 percent opposed,' said Fergal Breen, founder member and manager of IrishDev. 'We're the programmers, we're the people actually affected by this, and we are strongly opposed.'
He claims that it is mainly larger enterprises such as Microsoft and Sun that are in favour of the new directive, and that the R&D sector will be dramatically affected if the proposed directive goes ahead. 'It will stifle innovation and it will decrease competition,' he said."
He claims that it is mainly larger enterprises such as Microsoft and Sun that are in favour of the new directive, and that the R&D sector will be dramatically affected if the proposed directive goes ahead. 'It will stifle innovation and it will decrease competition,' he said."
Creativity Campaigner Tribeka trying to patent sale of software over the Internet
Creativity Campaigner Tribeka trying to patent sale of software over the Internet: "Daniel Doll-Steinberg and his company Tribeka Inc have been leading efforts of 'Campaign for Creativity' to create an impression that small and medium enterprises want software patents. Tribeka itself does not own any patents but has applied for a broad European Patent on the sale of software over the Internet.
Doll-Steinberg is frequently quoted in press releases of Campaign for Creativity and has spoken at various occasions in the European Parliament in favor of software patents.
Tribeka seems to have two patent applications in the pipeline, both of which are not yet granted by the European Patent Office. Tribeka tries to lay broad monopoly claims to the well-known computer-implemented business method of offering a selection of software products for download. Doll-Steinberg claims in an article in the printed newspaper 'Sunday Express' that his company would be completely worthless without its patents, which so far have not been granted, and for this purpose is asking the Parliament to approve the Council's Uncommon Position."
Doll-Steinberg is frequently quoted in press releases of Campaign for Creativity and has spoken at various occasions in the European Parliament in favor of software patents.
Tribeka seems to have two patent applications in the pipeline, both of which are not yet granted by the European Patent Office. Tribeka tries to lay broad monopoly claims to the well-known computer-implemented business method of offering a selection of software products for download. Doll-Steinberg claims in an article in the printed newspaper 'Sunday Express' that his company would be completely worthless without its patents, which so far have not been granted, and for this purpose is asking the Parliament to approve the Council's Uncommon Position."
Row over conflicts of interest of Klaus-Heiner Lehne MEP
Row over conflicts of interest of Klaus-Heiner Lehne MEP: "German web fora have been agitated by online discussions and news articles about apparent interest conflicts of Klaus Heiner Lehne MEP, who, as a coordinator of the European People's Party in the Legal Affairs Committee, strongly opposed all amendments that had any limiting effect on patentability or enforcability, and actively fought in JURI as well as in Berlin and elsewhere for widest possible patentability. It now appears that Lehne works as a Brussels lobbying consultant for multinational corporations who are the main clients of one of the leading lawfirms for patent litigation in Europe, which is also itself involved in patent lobbying and closely connected to lobbying organisations."
HOW many scandals has to come to the surface before the MEP understand that they are cheated??? Is it so difficult to understand that sometimes the multinationals have oposite interest than the society???
HOW many scandals has to come to the surface before the MEP understand that they are cheated??? Is it so difficult to understand that sometimes the multinationals have oposite interest than the society???
eNorge 2009 - det digitale spranget
MOD - Invitasjon til pressekonferanse: "Vi beklager at overf�ringen kun kan sees med Windows Media Player. Statens forvaltningstjenestes avtale med n�v�rende leverand�r av videooverf�ring p�internett utl�per ved utgangen av �ret, og ved inng�else av ny kontrakt vil tilgjengelighet p�alle plattformer v�re et ufravikelig krav."
Litt lenger bak i dokumentet står ei anna forklaring som er brukt i NRK tidlegare, sikkert leverandøren sin eigen forklaring:
" Tilbyr dere video i Real-format eller Quicktime? Hvorfor bruker dere ikke åpne formater?
Vi har begrenset oss til ett format av kostnadshensyn. For tiden mener vi Windows Media Player utgjør det beste alternativet, sett ut fra en rekke kriterier. Vi vurderer uansett løpende all ny teknologi innenfor streaming video.
Det finnes ingen oppegående, effektive videoformater for streaming som ikke er proprietære i dag (MPEG4 er en standard, men det finnes såvidt oss bekjent ingen fullgod implementasjon av åpne playere og encodere og servere som takler streaming).
Real og Quicktime er formater som er tilgjengelig på flere plattformer. Men det er noen ulemper (både for brukeren og for oss) med disse formatene. Vi har landet på det proprietære alternativet som er mest smertefritt både for oss og ikke minst for nesten alle potensielle brukere."
Min kommentar: Utan å vere ekspert på korkje kodeksar og videostreaming trur ikkje på desse teknologiske orsakingane, det er utdatert datakunnskap eller elendige kunnskapar om andre ting enn Microsoft-produkter. ´mest smertefritt for oss´ betyr eigentleg at ´me har ikkje peiling´, enkelt og greitt. Håpar staten er litt smartare og ser litt lenger fram i tid ved neste korsveg.
Litt lenger bak i dokumentet står ei anna forklaring som er brukt i NRK tidlegare, sikkert leverandøren sin eigen forklaring:
" Tilbyr dere video i Real-format eller Quicktime? Hvorfor bruker dere ikke åpne formater?
Vi har begrenset oss til ett format av kostnadshensyn. For tiden mener vi Windows Media Player utgjør det beste alternativet, sett ut fra en rekke kriterier. Vi vurderer uansett løpende all ny teknologi innenfor streaming video.
Det finnes ingen oppegående, effektive videoformater for streaming som ikke er proprietære i dag (MPEG4 er en standard, men det finnes såvidt oss bekjent ingen fullgod implementasjon av åpne playere og encodere og servere som takler streaming).
Real og Quicktime er formater som er tilgjengelig på flere plattformer. Men det er noen ulemper (både for brukeren og for oss) med disse formatene. Vi har landet på det proprietære alternativet som er mest smertefritt både for oss og ikke minst for nesten alle potensielle brukere."
Min kommentar: Utan å vere ekspert på korkje kodeksar og videostreaming trur ikkje på desse teknologiske orsakingane, det er utdatert datakunnskap eller elendige kunnskapar om andre ting enn Microsoft-produkter. ´mest smertefritt for oss´ betyr eigentleg at ´me har ikkje peiling´, enkelt og greitt. Håpar staten er litt smartare og ser litt lenger fram i tid ved neste korsveg.
Fight Aging!: The Future of Open Source Biotechnology
Fight Aging!: The Future of Open Source Biotechnology: "Why spend millions keeping racks of mice when you can spend hundreds of thousands on reliable, tested software to do the same job - software that will become cheaper by an order of magnitude with each passing decade. Before this transition is even mostly underway, we will see an unleashing of talent comparable to that in open source software development today."
Sunday, June 26, 2005
Productized Open Source Software
Productized Open Source Software: "Welcome to SpikeSource. Our goal is to facilitate the adoption of open source software in the enterprise through testing, certification and support services. We see a world full of powerful, reliable and freely extensible infrastructure—free of vendor lock-in."
O'Reilly Open Source Convention - August 1-5, 2005 - Portland, OR
O'Reilly Open Source Convention - August 1-5, 2005 - Portland, OR: "Open source, like commercial software, comes with certain risks that must be managed. Unlike commercial software, open source does not automatically come with a vendor who is motivated to manage those risks. However, a new breed of company has emerged who are making a business of helping companies managing the risks of using open source."
The Hindu Business Line : A CEO thinks aloud
The Hindu Business Line : A CEO thinks aloud: "Also, even if the licence cost is zero, the cost of onsite support for Western countries is high. Skills in Windows support now typically cost $50 per hour while Linux support costs thrice as much in the US. Providing support out of India is definitely a business opportunity that can only grow."
Linux News: Open Source: Linux Muscles Into Microsoft's Space
Linux News: Open Source: Linux Muscles Into Microsoft's Space: "Of course, there are arguments from both sides. But when you compare Linux and Windows applications feature for feature, there is very little, if anything, that Microsoft has that Linux hasn't yet perfected."
Open-source versus Microsoft in office arena - Softpedia News
Open-source versus Microsoft in office arena - Softpedia News: "In fact, if the reports offered by the analysis companies are accurate, OpenOffice already has a 10% market share, at least according to IDC, Jupiter and Gartner, while Forrester is even more optimistic about the open-source solution, evaluating its market share at 15%. "
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