Category Archives: Commentary

Commentaries on anything and everything. Could be about politics, technology, an specific industry, or just my general thoughts on a particular subject. Anything that could spark debate where people can learn and share opinions

Digital Content and You

Posted on November 13, 2006 by Michael Koby

The direction everything seems to be going in today’s high paced media world, you are either in or you are out. You either offer digital content or you don’t. There is very little in between. As special interest groups work … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Creative Commons

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Michael Koby

Copyright law in its current state is atrocious. It is outdated, complex, and extremely difficult for the average person to understand with any real depth. There are aspects of copyright law like “fair use” and “public domain” that seem easy … Continue reading →

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I Blame the Parents

Posted on October 30, 2006 by Michael Koby

It seems that not a month goes by where I do not hear or read an news story about a violent crime that took place and people begin to blame video games because the culprit played a violent video game. … Continue reading →

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Open Source Software and Why I Use It

Posted on October 23, 2006 by Michael Koby

Open Source Software, a phrase that excites many while terrifying others. Some companies hate it, some even loathe it, while there are others who have embraced it. My wife often asks why we use certain programs like Open Office or … Continue reading →

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Houston City Council Expands Indoor Smoking Ban

Posted on October 18, 2006 by Michael Koby

Let me begin by stating, I am a non-smoker.  My father has smoked most of his life to date and my wife is an ex-smoker as well.  I have several friends who smoke.  But I do not smoke cigarettes or … Continue reading →

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Is DRM Really All That Bad?

Posted on October 16, 2006 by Michael Koby

Today, we live in a world where listening to music and watching video has become less of a right and more of a privilege. The advent of Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology has done what content makers have been asking … Continue reading →

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