Well, that was a disappointment. It was retracted nearly as quickly as it burst onto the scenes. Crud. A reasoned, level-headed analysis of the problems that current copyright law creates rocked Slashdot yesterday. The amazing thing is, this thing came from Washington. Here’s the highlight reel:
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A reasonable analysis of the current copyright mess (updated)
Posted by Dave Farquhar on November 17, 2012
http://dfarq.homeip.net/2012/11/a-reasonable-analysis-of-the-current-copyright-mess/
Apple-Intel ARM partnership makes sense
Rumor is that Apple is shopping around for a new manufacturer for the SoCs that power its mobile devices. And that Intel is interested in the business. I think it makes a ton of sense.
Posted by Dave Farquhar on May 6, 2011
http://dfarq.homeip.net/2011/05/apple-intel-arm-partnership-makes-sense/
The Pure Digital Flip Ultra F260W
I bought a Flip Ultra last night. It’s the most featureless video camera I’ve ever used, but I like it. Surprised?
For what it’s designed to do, it works very well.
Posted by Dave Farquhar on April 12, 2009
http://dfarq.homeip.net/2009/04/the-pure-digital-flip-ultra-f260w/
Intel inside a Mac?
File this under rumors, even if it comes from the Wall Street Journal: Apple is supposedly considering using Intel processors.
Apple’s probably pulling a Dell.
Posted by Dave Farquhar on May 23, 2005
http://dfarq.homeip.net/2005/05/intel-inside-a-mac/
Taking decent photographs
I’m not a serious photographer and I don’t play one on TV. But I’m tired of looking at dark, fuzzy, tiny photographs that don’t tell anything, so here’s a way someone who knows nothing about photography–such as Yours Truly–can take a decent picture.
Posted by Dave Farquhar on October 1, 2004
http://dfarq.homeip.net/2004/10/taking-decent-photographs/
Your Fair Use rights are in danger (again)
In case you haven’t yet, you really need to read about The INDUCE Act. The potential is for any device that could be used to illegally copy copyrighted material to become illegal, and the manufacturers of said devices liable for their use.
This is wrong for so many reasons. Take the example of the crowbar.
Posted by Dave Farquhar on July 24, 2004
http://dfarq.homeip.net/2004/07/your-fair-use-rights-are-in-danger-again/
Free graphics software for Windows
Even people who use Windows exclusively have probably heard of The Gimp, which Linux and Unix users often proclaim as the “free alternative to Adobe Photoshop.” While Photoshop is in no danger of being displaced in the industry, Gimp is certainly more than adequate for most use.
But installing it in Windows has never been easy, unless you knew a well-kept secret: the URL for Installers for Gimp for Windows. (The Windows page at gimp.org is pretty intimidating.)
Posted by Dave Farquhar on January 27, 2004
http://dfarq.homeip.net/2004/01/free-graphics-software-for-windows/
The economics of color inkjets vs. color lasers
Deciding between a color inkjet versus a color laser is tough for me. So I decided to sit down and do the math, and the results were exactly the opposite of what I expected.
Posted by Dave Farquhar on January 15, 2004
http://dfarq.homeip.net/2004/01/the-economics-of-color-inkjets-vs-color-lasers/
My first lengthy exposure to digital photography
Well, I took the plunge. I’ve entered the world of digital photography.
Posted by Dave Farquhar on November 29, 2002
http://dfarq.homeip.net/2002/11/my-first-lengthy-exposure-to-digital-photography/
Picking out a camcorder
I had someone ask me for some advice in picking out a camcorder yesterday. I know I’ve talked a little bit about that before, but this field is always changing, so it doesn’t hurt to revisit it.
Posted by Dave Farquhar on November 9, 2002
http://dfarq.homeip.net/2002/11/picking-out-a-camcorder/