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Apple (and others) sued; Web Browser Patent Infringement

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Written by Frank R | 07 October 2009
Posted in SOMM Blogs - Computer Technology

After tackling Microsoft in court over its patent 5,838,906, Eolas is going after Apple and others for the same patent infringement. Eolas’s lawsuit with Microsoft started in 1999, and finally settled out of court in 2007. Eolas alleged Microsoft infringed on its patent with Internet Explorer, a [web browser containing plugins].
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The Next Big Thing: 3D Multimedia Websites

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Written by Frank R | 17 June 2009
Posted in SOMM Blogs - Computer Technology

While the majority of industries aimed at consumers are tightening their belts and reducing R&D costs due to the global recession, some are still looking to innovate. One such industry is the film industry and their hope and money is vested in the Third Dimension. You probably heard about the latest craze in the movie world, 3D films, perhaps you even experienced one. One industry as powerful as the film industry doesn't take anything lightly and when they focus on a new technology, other industries take notice.

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ISP Data Caps, Digital Censorship?

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Written by Frank R | 27 May 2009
Posted in SOMM Blogs - Computer Technology

Some of you live with the monthly stigma of a Data (Bandwidth) Cap set forth by your ISP. While many users won't ever use the 250GB (Comcast), 200GB (AT&T) or even 50GB (TimeWarner) of monthly allocated bandwidth, some are actually calling it censorship.

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Discovery & Amazon.com, Round One.

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Written by Frank R | 19 March 2009
Posted in SOMM Blogs - Computer Technology

In an up and coming column I'm writing about the online distribution of literature, I write about the coming of age of the last major media source (literature) that has not made a splash in the online distribution wave many media industries enjoy riding like music, video games and movies. That very topic could be at stake with what I am writing about now. As reported by CNET News, Discovery Communications, the parent of Discovery Channel, has filed a patent lawsuit against Amazon.com. The lawsuit alleges that Amazon.com through the sell of its Kindle eReader device and online eBook distribution violates Discovery's security and copy protection (DRM) patents.

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