UK report: knowledge should be public good first, private right second
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| The UK is awaiting the release of a report by the Gowers Review
| of Intellectual Property, a task force charged with suggesting
| changes to the country's intellectual property laws.
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http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20061102-8133.html
Related to Novell's and Microsoft's possible IP war against Red Hat.
Microsoft, Novell paint target on Red Hat
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| After years of acrimony, rivals Microsoft and Novell have agreed on
| at least one high-priority pursuit: cutting down Red Hat's influence.
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http://news.zdnet.com/2100-3513_22-6132373.html
Novell speaks on Microsoft deal
Interview 'This is pressure on Red Hat'
http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=35528
But it's all about FUD.
Perceived Risk vs. Actual Risk
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| Last, people overestimate risks that are being talked about and
| remain an object of public scrutiny.
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http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2006/11/perceived_risk_1.html
Different context; same rules apply.
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