That whole “XML is the Future” thing? Nevermind…
Today's story about Google building a better XML, or at least a specific data interchange format for certain uses, is the pitch perfect story to illustrate why governments must not mandate specific standards, and instead focus on a goals based approach.
We Agree with Mike Masnick on a Patent Issue!!
While we don't always see eye-to-eye with TechDirt's Mike Masnick on issue of intellectual property, he has a great post today entitled, "Why Shouldn't Competitors Be Able To Weigh In [...]
An Argument for Rational Discussion on Open Standards Policy
Against my better judgement, I decided to engage on a couple of recent posts/articles attacking our criticism (and that of BSA) of the European Interoperability Framework(EIF). The conversations have been [...]
EC wants to slash VAT rates to help SMEs
The Register reports that “[s]mall computer outfits could see VAT rates slashed to as low as five per cent under new proposals put forward by the European Commission yesterday. The [...]
In an age when companies want us to store everything online, what happens when there is an Internet outage?
The International Herald Tribune has an interesting article today on the negative consequences of Internet outages in an age when “[c]ompanies like Google want us to store not just e-mail [...]
IBM’s purchase of Platform Solutions eliminates potential competition
The Wall Street Journal reports that “International Business Machines Corp. said it agreed to buy Platform Solutions Inc. in a deal that eliminates litigation and a potential competitor for its [...]