Wired reports that Apple has rejected a BitTorrent iPhone application. Apple says "this category of applications is often used for the purpose of infringing third-party rights. We have chosen to not publish this type of application to the App Store."
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RCMP Arrest Five Men For Pirated DVD Sales
The Toronto Star reports that the RCMP have arrested five men in connection with pirated DVD sales in the notorious Pacific Mall. Each face the possibility of jail time or up to a million dollars in liability.
Do-Not-Call List Backfires
The Times & Transcript covers the problems with the National Do-Not-Call list.
University of Calgary Library Adopts OA Mandate
Open Access News reports that the University of Calgary Library has adopted an open access mandate.
Globe and Mail Launches the Download Decade
The Globe and Mail has launched an ambitious and exciting five-part series called the Download Decade. Part one focuses on Napster with further segments planned over the next two weeks on business models, copyright laws, and more. There are lots of older articles (including one of mine), podcasts and video […]
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