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DMCA chilling effects: How copyright law hurts security research. – Slate Magazine

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An informative exposition on the DMCA and security research. I thought the article interesting and a reminder of the power of political and lobbying bodies in the US. In Canada, we are weathering our own struggle against the muzzling of our scientific researchers and librarians by the PMO.

“The outdated copyright law doesn’t just hurt consumers—it cripples researchers.” via DMCA chilling effects: How copyright law hurts security research. – Slate Magazine.

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Supreme Court Upholds First Sale In Landmark Kirtsaeng Ruling | Publisher’s Weekly

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“In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court, by a 6-3 margin, today held that the doctrine of first sale, which allows for legally acquired copyrighted works to be resold by their owners, does apply to works made overseas.”

via Supreme Court Upholds First Sale In Landmark Kirtsaeng Ruling | Publisher’s Weekly

UPDATED: Letters to a Young Librarian | When Publishers Attack

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UPDATED: News: Book publisher to drop lawsuit against McMaster librarian – Tame the Web (March 4, 2013)

“I feel like Edwin Mellen suing Dale [Askey] is yet another escalation in this increasingly adversarial relationship between publishers and librarians.” via Letters to a Young Librarian: When Publishers Attack.

The ALA President Maureen Sullivan responded today to this lawsuit.

As a recent MLIS graduate and future librarian, I will be following this lawsuit closely. In my opinion, publishers/presses have bigger (re: Amazon) concerns to focus their resources on than suing librarians for libel.

Also see CLA Supports Dale Askey in Libel Suit Defence.

Used Ebooks, the Ridiculous Idea that Could Also Destroy the Publishing Industry | Motherboard

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Great opinion article. Calling Amazon’s used ebook patent filing for what it is…another manoeuvre in the goal to make the traditional publishing industry obsolete.

Used Ebooks, the Ridiculous Idea that Could Also Destroy the Publishing Industry | Motherboard.

One Year After SOPA Blackout, Activists Celebrate ‘Internet Freedom Day’ | News & Opinion | PCMag.com

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Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Internet blackout in protest of SOPA and PIPA, and in celebration, Internet activists have dubbed it “Internet Freedom Day.” via One Year After SOPA Blackout, Activists Celebrate ‘Internet Freedom Day’ | News & Opinion | PCMag.com.

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What is Internet Freedom Day? | Mashable
Celebrating Internet Freedom Day: When the Internet Met Copyright | Michael Geist
A year after the Blackout: Where do we stand post-SOPA? | Information Space

Mashable | What Its Like to Experience New Technology After 25 Years in Jail

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Some of the commentary from Michael Santos’ book Earning Freedom. A fascinating case study of the impact and importance of technology. I also suggest reading some of the replies to this post, especially the one from Michael Santos.

“Technology has changed considerably during the 25 years that I served. I read extensively during my term of incarceration, but reading about technology felt a bit like reading about typing. Regardless of how much I read, I wouldnt grasp the power of technology until I started using it. Forget the power, I dont even understand the language of technology. For example, I never understood what people meant when they spoke of a “browser.” In fact, I just asked my wife to define a browser, and when she described it as a program that would allow me to access the Internet, I gave her a blank stare.”

via What Its Like to Experience New Technology After 25 Years in Jail | Mashable