Patently Absurd (James Gleick)
“In ways that could not have been predicted even a few years ago, the patent system is in crisis. A series of unplanned mutations have transformed patents into a positive threat to the digital economy. The patent office has grown entangled in philosophical confusion of its own making; it has become a ferocious generator of litigation; and many technologists believe that it has begun to choke the very innovation it was meant to nourish.”
“If you’re just starting to learn Linux in the hopes of becoming a paid professional, or have been using it for some time for personal use and are interested in making a career out of it, the main question on your mind, is probably “what do I really need to know to make a living doing this?”. This subject could easily be expanded to a full length book of suggested learning, but I will outline some of the basic concepts and skills you should be seeking to acquire for yourself in the interest of becoming a paid Linux professional.”
Fozbaca and I have been having a debate on what the next 10 years will bring in the form of gas-efficient cars. His position is that everything will remain pretty much status quo. My position is that something will change in the next 10 years to make the general populace go toward alternate/hybrid cars.
I-opener and Linux
Too cool. A $99 flat screen system running Linux, BeOS and others. There is a discussion on slashdot.
Blogger, what I am using to blog, has a new look and remote editing. Too bad I have bowling tonight and will not be able to play with Blogger changes til Tuesday night.
The National Electric Drag Racing Association
This one is for Engel.
Talking to Mark Stone:The latest on VA’s vision for its new Web holdings
“When VA Linux bought Andover.net, the first question on many people’s lips was why. Eileen Cohen sheds light on that question in an interview with Mark Stone.”
Really a usless interview. Nothing is answered, almost sounds like Clinton being interviewed.