Now I know why I got a bunch of German spam yesterday – It turns out that a new version of the virus called Sober.q has been released. It sends spam to addresses found on infected PC’s, with neo-Nazi messages in German and English. So, somebody who knows me needs to update their anti-virus software….
Musings on Convergence: A Buzzword ahead of its time?
The discussion I heard recently on “Maximizing your digital lifestyle” made me reflect on the convergence of digital media and its impact on our modern lifestyle. (Convergence is usually defined as the ‘coming together’ of formerly distinct technologies, industries or activities.) The speakers on the podcast discussed their desire for the capability to experience their…
Copyright Office adds RSS Feeds!
I learned through Library Stuff (originally courtesy of Dave Winer) that the U.S. Copyright Office has added four RSS feeds to its website. The feeds are:* Copyright Office Home Page* NewsNet* Federal Register* Current Legislation I’ve already added the first two of these to my RSS news reader, it’s a great new way to keep…
Podcast on Music Licensing
For those of you clearing rights to music for use in your podcasts, here is a link to an interview with Brian Ibbott of Coverville over at Podcast Solutions. From the show notes: Since Brian is at the forefront of trying to navigate the hurdles in playinglicensed music, we spend a good deal of time…
The value of Blogs
As a lawyer, I rely on my digital devices to aid me in my practice. I enjoy learning, and I try to find ways to incorporate that into my routine. As an example of how this works in my daily life, here is what happened last Friday: 1) Kevin J. Heller posted at his Tech…