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Ballmer talks 'post-PC' Microsoft with Windows 7 betaOpen in New Window
Zune-phone free futureSteve Ballmer has stressed the relevance of both Windows and the PC in an increasingly fragmented world of computing devices and web access, while introducing the next version o read more »
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Kiwis rally opposition to NZ copyright billOpen in New Window
Two controversial provisions of a New Zealand copyright law, slated to take effect next month, are stirring opposition. Artists and ISPs say the law will result in the disconnection of users and dele read more »
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Software copyright inspection powers used for first timeOpen in New Window
"A forensic examination of the software used by a Welsh business has been conducted under powers recently granted to Trading Standards officers under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Software copy read more »
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UK talks mashups, DRM, CD ripping as it opens copyright overhaulOpen in New Window
"Britain's Intellectual Property Office wants input from users and creators on how overhauling copyright law can maintain the "balance" it has always sought even as DRM and byzantine rights-clear read more »
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The Internet In 2020: Mobile And MeanOpen in New Window
Thomas Claburn writes about a study released on Monday by the Pew Internet & American Life Project, "Future of the Internet III" which predicts that "by the year 2020, marketing and manipulation w read more »
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G N' R blogger pleads guilty to copyright violationOpen in New Window
"An American blogger faces up to a year in prison after pleading guilty to illegally uploading nine Guns N’ Roses songs onto his music site." read more »
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Music copyright extension - strings attachedOpen in New Window
"Culture Minister Andy Burnham gave clear backing to extending the copyright term for sound recordings yesterday - but called on the music business to..." read more »
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UK consumer group goes after copyright bulliesOpen in New Window
"Davenport Lyons has made a name for itself by accusing Internet users in the UK of copyright infringement and demanding payment before taking serious legal action. Now, a UK consumer advocacy group read more »
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