Articles by: Michael Geist

CPCC Responds to Private Copying Column

CPCC's David Basskin responds this week's private copying column in a Toronto Star letter to the editor.  Basskin points to a CPCC-commissioned public opinion survey that found public support for the levy.

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August 10, 2007 2 comments News

Two Perspectives on Bev Oda

With Bev Oda likely on the way out as Canadian Heritage Minister in a cabinet shuffle next week, the Globe and Toronto Star offer strikingly different perspectives on her performance.

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August 10, 2007 1 comment News

Universal Music to Test DRM-Free Music

Universal Music, the world's largest music label, has announced that it will "test" DRM-free music for the remainder of 2007. The music will not be offered DRM-free though Apple iTunes, however.

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August 10, 2007 Comments are Disabled News

Pearl Jam Concert Cuts Raise Net Neutrality Concerns

The rock group Pearl Jam is raising concerns about AT&T cutting out some comments about George Bush during a webcast of a weekend concert. The band registers its frustration with the censored version of the concert and notes that it highlights the need for net neutrality legislation. Update: Video version […]

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August 8, 2007 8 comments News

Pearl Jam Concert Cuts Raise Net Neutrality Concerns

The rock group Pearl Jam is raising concerns about AT&T cutting out some comments about George Bush during a webcast of a weekend concert. The band registers its frustration with the censored version of the concert and notes that it highlights the need for net neutrality legislation. Update: Video version […]

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August 8, 2007 Comments are Disabled Neutrality