Internet Service Providers to begin filtering out copyright-infringing peer-to-peer content on their networks
The Guardian reports that Internet Service Providers might soon start filtering their networks for illicit music. This comes “after a ruling in Belgium, where the local ISP, Scarlet (which was [...]
90% of singles are sold on digital platforms
The Financial Times writes that “[n]ine out of every 10 singles are now sold through online platforms such as iTunes or downloaded to mobile phones, according to new figures from [...]
Sun doesn’t shine when it comes to fixing security vulnerabilities
The Register reports that “Sun Microsystems in the next few days plans to issue an update that plugs a serious security hole in the most recent version of its Java [...]
Yahoo launches personalized ad system
The Washington Post writes that “[i]n a bid to keep up with its competition, Yahoo yesterday launched a system to let marketers tailor advertising content to individual users, theoretically making [...]
Enthusiasm for Apple isn’t universal
The International Herald Tribune reports that Apple is facing a rebellion over iTunes, with “[t]he Universal Music Group of Vivendi, the world's biggest music corporation, last week [notifying] Apple that [...]
MA OPEN FORMAT POLICY: STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION, BUT MORE NEEDED
Washington – Today, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Information Technology Division posted a new draft of its open format proposal as part of a periodic revision to its Enterprise Technical Reference [...]