My country is going off the deep end.
A Computer Crime Panel study group established by the Norwegian Government has issued a proposal to the Justice Department for a new law that would force all ISPs (Internet Service Providers) in Norway to actively censor the Internet.
If this proposal were to become law, Norway would have stricter [...]
Posts from ‘February, 2007’
The Great Firewall of Norway
A Computer History Museum with Soul
The Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA is not your average museum.
For one thing, some of the exhibits aren’t even 5 years old yet. And where else can you go to a museum and see parts of your own history on display?
That is, if you’re a computer geek, like me.
Enjoying my mid-life crisis
Mid-life crisis? Sure thing, and I’m enjoying it.
I’m 42 years old, so I guess it was about time I had my mid-life crisis. Not that I mind.
DRM: Dead End or Inevitable Arms Race?
Just whose rights does DRM manage and does it matter anymore?
Speculation is rife all over the ‘net that DRM (Digital Rights Management) is dying. Some would even claim that Steve Jobs killed it.
I don’t think so (on both counts), but then again I’ve been wrong before.
Visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Underwater splendor and a message about conservation
About 9 months ago I saw a program on TV about the Monterey Bay Aquarium. I was fascinated and remember thinking I would really like to visit it someday.
On Sunday, January 21 2007 I did. And I wasn’t disappointed!