Archive for June 2006
Dell & Google Fight eBay & Yahoo!
“Google and Dell have agreed to a first in a series of deals to preinstall Web and desktop search software on the PC maker’s computers, Google CEO Eric Schmidt said.
“Speaking at a Goldman Sachs conference in Las Vegas, Schmidt discussed details of a long-rumored deal between the No. 1 search engine and the No. 1 PC maker, which is a strike against Google rival Microsoft. Under the deal, millions of Dell PCs will be loaded with the Google toolbar for Web and PC search, along with a co-branded home page, before they’re shipped to consumers.”
Stefanie Olsen and Tom Krazit. Dell Embraces Google. News.com. May 25, 2006.
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Maya Roney. Google-Dell Benefits Aren’t Free. Forbes.com. May 26, 2006.
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Electronic Content Poses Copyright Conflict in Classrooms
“As digital technology proliferates, legislation and the publishing industry are racing to keep up with the possibilities for file-sharing, website posting, and other forms of electronic exchange of copyrighted materials. Publishers are working to crack down on the digital circulation of documents without permission, and universities are rapidly becoming one their main targets for copyright enforcement.
“Over the last few decades, most lawsuits involving copyright infringement of academic materials dealt with the duplication of articles and book chapters for course packets without proper permissions.
“However, investigators are now shifting their focus from companies profiting from the reproduction of copyrighted academic materials to individuals acquiring and exchanging those materials online for educational purposes, most often professors and students.”
Christie Toth. E-violations of Copyright a Problem for Faculty, Students. Portland State University Vanguard. May 23, 2006.
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Dell & Google Fight eBay & Yahoo!
“Google and Dell have agreed to a first in a series of deals to preinstall Web and desktop search software on the PC maker’s computers, Google CEO Eric Schmidt said.
“Speaking at a Goldman Sachs conference in Las Vegas, Schmidt discussed details of a long-rumored deal between the No. 1 search engine and the No. 1 PC maker, which is a strike against Google rival Microsoft. Under the deal, millions of Dell PCs will be loaded with the Google toolbar for Web and PC search, along with a co-branded home page, before they’re shipped to consumers.”
Stefanie Olsen and Tom Krazit. Dell Embraces Google. News.com. May 25, 2006.
Related Stories & Documents:
Maya Roney. Google-Dell Benefits Aren’t Free. Forbes.com. May 26, 2006.
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California Court Rules Against Apple in Blogger Case
“Applying traditional First Amendment protections to the exploding universe of online journalism, a state appeals court on Friday rejected Apple Computer’s bid to unearth the identities of individuals who leaked inside information on a new company product to bloggers.
“In a 69-page ruling, the San Jose-based 6th District Court of Appeal broke new ground by concluding that bloggers and Web masters enjoy the same protections against divulging confidential sources as established media organizations. Civil liberties groups and journalism organizations have argued that online journalists need to protect the confidentiality of sources just as much as traditional media, such as the New York Times and CNN.
“Apple triggered the closely watched case two years ago when the company went to court to pry loose the identities of individuals who leaked internal company documents on a new product called ‘Asteroid’ to three Web pages devoted to Apple-related news. Among other things, the plans for Asteroid, including an exact drawing of the yet-to-be released digital music device, were posted on a Web site called PowerPage, operated by Pennsylvania blogger Jason O’Grady.”
Howard Mintz. Apple Loses Case Against Bloggers. MercuryNews.com. May 27, 2006.
Related Stories & Documents:
Ellen Lee. Bloggers Can Shield Sources, Court Rules. SFGate.com. May 27, 2006.
Ars Technica. Apple Dealt Loss in Apple v. Does Trade Secret Case. May 27, 2006.
Court of Appeal of the State of California — Sixth Appellate District. Jason O’Grady et al. v. The Superior Court of Santa Clara County & Apple Computer Inc, (H028579) (.pdf) May 26, 2006.
Ina Fried and Declan McCullagh. Apple Thwarted in Bid to Unmask Leaker. News.com. May 26, 2006.
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