Post Tagged with: "drm"

Russell McOrmond on Protection From DRM

Russell McOrmond writes an op-ed in the Georgia Straight on why we need protection from DRM, not for DRM.

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August 27, 2009 Comments are Disabled News

Petition Amazon Kindle DRM Launches

A petition calling on Amazon to remove all DRM from the Kindle has swiftly obtained over a thousand signatures.

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August 5, 2009 1 comment News

ITAC on Copyright Reform and Innovation

CBC.ca runs a feature on the current copyright consulation and the technology community concerns that copyright laws not hinder the potential for new innovation.

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July 27, 2009 Comments are Disabled News

The Amazon Kindle and an Orwellian Misstep

Appeared in the Toronto Star on July 27, 2009 as Amazon, Kindle and an Orwellian Misstep For months many consumers have lamented the absence of the Kindle, Amazon’s popular electronic book reader, from the Canadian market.  Now in its second version, the Kindle has proven to be a major success […]

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July 27, 2009 Comments are Disabled Columns Archive

Bell Kills Video Store Creating New Round of DRM Victims

Bell has quietly announced that it is closing its Bell Video Store (coverage here and here) with plans to instead focus on its Bell TV Online service that provides online access to movies and television shows for its subscribers.  The closure serves a reminder of the consumer risk associated with […]

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June 16, 2009 10 comments News