Article 13: YouTube CEO is Now Lobbying FOR Upload Filters
Nov16

Article 13: YouTube CEO is Now Lobbying FOR Upload Filters

As the heated debate over the EU’s controversial Article 13 proposals continues, YouTube is becoming ever more vocal. Relatively silent in the run-up to the September vote which saw the European Parliament vote in favor of proposals put forward by Axel Voss’ EPP group, YouTube now seems very concerned over the possibility of being held liable for infringing content uploaded to its platform. “While we support the...

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Film Group Asks Court to Stop Arrests of Theater Owners Over Piracy
Nov16

Film Group Asks Court to Stop Arrests of Theater Owners Over Piracy

While Hollywood has its own problems with movie piracy, the position in India is arguably more pressing. Many of the country’s top movie titles are immediately pirated and placed online, much to the disappointment of film companies nationwide. Aggressive site-blocking appears to have little effect so, in association with the authorities, the problem is being tackled at the source. Many leaks happen when individuals or groups...

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New “Warsaw Declaration” Promises International Anti-Piracy Cooperation
Nov16

New “Warsaw Declaration” Promises International Anti-Piracy Cooperation

Last month, many key players in the entertainment industries took part in the International Content Protection Summit in Warsaw, Poland. The summit was organized by the Sygnał Association, supported by the EU’s Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), with an agenda featuring the latest threats and developments in anti-piracy enforcement. While these type of gatherings are not new, several of the participants used the...

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How old were you when you first started using Linux?
Nov16

How old were you when you first started using Linux?

Some folks grew up on Linux. But for most of us, we started using it later in life. Whether you switched from another operating system, or are one of the lucky few who knew no OS before it, all of us were beginners at some point. How old were you when you started using Linux? Do you remember that time clearly, or is it so far in the past that it’s but a faint memory? Regardless of the answer, let us know when it was, and maybe,...

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What blockchain can learn from open source
Nov16

What blockchain can learn from open source

Over the 10+ years I’ve been involved with open source, I’ve been part of small projects with innovative ideas that grew into large projects with solid communities. I’ve also witnessed the way dysfunctional communities can suck the energy from projects. read...

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