From EFF: “Today the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals made a crucial decision (PDF, 26 pages) in support of technology innovators by declaring that distributors of the peer-to-peer software Grokster and Morpheus cannot be held liable for the infringing activities of their users.” Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: August 2004
ALA Testing New Interactive Copyright Resource for Librarians
ALA Washington Office Pilots Copyright Hotline: “The American Library Association Washington Office’s Office for Information and Technology Policy (ALAWASH) is piloting an electronic bulletin board where librarians can post questions and answers to their copyright questions under the watchful eye of copyright experts.” Continue Reading
Essay on Growing Financial Implications of Phishing
From Crypto-Gram: Websites, Passwords, and Consumers. “Criminals follow the money. Today, more and more money is on the Internet. Millions of people manage their bank accounts, PayPal accounts, stock portfolios, or other payment accounts online. It’s a tempting target: if a criminal can gain access to one of these accounts, he can steal money. And… Continue Reading
States Expand E-Gov’t Services
This USA Today article provides examples of a range of services for citizens that have migrated to state sponsored web portals, from traffic alerts to payment mechanisms for various licensing fees. Related news, Michigan Captures Top Spot in Digital State Survey. Continue Reading
Blogs as Teaching Tools in Elementary School
In the Classroom, Web Blogs Are the New Bulletin Boards. Continue Reading
Practical Guide to Intranet Training
The ABCs of Intranet Learning Continue Reading
Guide to Combatting Spyware
From InformationWeek, Special Report: Readers Take The Offensive Against Spyware. Includes the following articles: What Is Spyware And Why Should IT Care? Readers Share Their Spyware Strategies Strategy 1: Tools, Tools, And More Tools Strategy 2: Developing Enterprisewide Strategies Download Software Recommended By Our Readers Continue Reading
Survey Spotlights the Contributions of Government Employees
From the press release: “On August 18, 2004, the Partnership for Public Service released a new national survey revealing that, despite the most polarizing campaign season in decades, Republicans and Democrats surprisingly agree on one thing: the value of federal government work…But, despite the positive attitudes and interest, efforts to fill critical skills gaps in… Continue Reading
Metro Area Bloggers Collaborate on Locale Specific Info
From CNN, ‘Insider’ info puts city blogs on the map. Additional references: metroblogging and D.C. Bloggers. Continue Reading
New Listserv for SP2 Help and Related Resources
“EDUCAUSE has created a listserv for institutions to share experiences and advice about the impending Microsoft release of Service Pack 2 (SP2). Support and help desk staff, security officers, and others will be prime beneficiaries. You can subscribe to the listserv and access archives online.” Related resources from Microsoft: Windows XP Service, Pack 2 Resources… Continue Reading
Google’s Amended S-1 Discusses GMail, Privacy Issues and Comments
Google Inc · S-1/A · On 8/13/4. See also this press release, dated August 18: Google Inc. Requests Effectiveness of IPO Registration Statement, which includes a link to the updated prospectus. Related reference: from kottke.org, a link of the recent interview with Google founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page, and from the Financial Times, Comment:… Continue Reading
9/11 Commission Chair Endorses Travelers’ WatchList
9/11 Commission Recommendations on Transportation Security, Monday, August 16 2004 – The Testimony of Thomas Kean, Chairman, 9/11 Commission: “Use of these lists [“no fly” and “automatic selectee”] should not be delayed while the argument about a successor to the CAPPS prescreening system continues. This screening function should be performed by the TSA, not the… Continue Reading
