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Paul Merrell

[ANN] Markup Validator 0.8.4 released from Olivier Thereaux on 2008-11-20 (www-validato... - 0 views

  • I am thrilled to announce today the release of a new version of the W3C Markup Validation Service, also known as "HTML Validator". Use it online http://validator.w3.org/ .... or download it: it is Free and Open Source http://validator.w3.org/source/ The new version, 0.8.4 may sound like a very minor step from the version 0.8.3 released in August, but this new release of the W3C Markup Validator brings some very important change: in addition to checking documents against etablished standards such as HTML 4.01 and XHTML 1.0, the validator can now check documents for conformance to HTML5, thanks to the integration with the Validator.nu html5 engine.
  • HTML5 is still work in progress and support for this next generation of the publishing language of the World Wide Web will remain experimental. The integration of the html5 engine in the validator should provide experimentation grounds for those interested in trying on authoring in this new version of HTML, as well as a feedback channel for the group working on building a stable, open standard.
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

The six tech policy problems Congress failed to fix this year | Ars Technica - 1 views

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    "On tech issues, the partisan divide isn't so wide. Yet nothing happened. by Joe Mullin - Aug 8 2014, 4:57pm CEST"
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    "On tech issues, the partisan divide isn't so wide. Yet nothing happened. by Joe Mullin - Aug 8 2014, 4:57pm CEST"
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

Blocking Pirate Bay is Not Censorship, IFPI Chief Says | TorrentFreak - 0 views

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      " inhibiting factors " crisis, monopolistic practices, lack of quality, disdain towards people...
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    " Andy on August 8, 2014 C: 46 Breaking The CEO of the IFPI in Austria has been defending his group's attempts to have The Pirate Bay and other torrent sites blocked by local ISPs. Franz Medwenitsch says that using the word "blocking" in these situations is wrong and defending copyright by disabling access to websites does not amount to censorship."
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    " Andy on August 8, 2014 C: 46 Breaking The CEO of the IFPI in Austria has been defending his group's attempts to have The Pirate Bay and other torrent sites blocked by local ISPs. Franz Medwenitsch says that using the word "blocking" in these situations is wrong and defending copyright by disabling access to websites does not amount to censorship."
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

Verizon's "deteriorated" phone lines cited in demand for investigation | Ars Technica - 0 views

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    "Deregulation led to higher prices and worse service, New York lawmakers claim. by Jon Brodkin - July 8 2014, 12:02am CEST" [# ! … the '#deregulation' that ONLY #providers want…]
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    "Deregulation led to higher prices and worse service, New York lawmakers claim. by Jon Brodkin - July 8 2014, 12:02am CEST"
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

Apple on trial: Were iTunes updates really an anti-consumer scheme? | Ars Technica - 0 views

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    "OAKLAND, Calif. - The Apple iTunes DRM trial underway in federal court here will come down to how jurors view certain code that Apple added to iTunes. The plaintiffs, representing a class of about 8 million consumers as well as large retailers, say it was anything but an "upgrade." They're seeking $351 million in damages."
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    "OAKLAND, Calif. - The Apple iTunes DRM trial underway in federal court here will come down to how jurors view certain code that Apple added to iTunes. The plaintiffs, representing a class of about 8 million consumers as well as large retailers, say it was anything but an "upgrade." They're seeking $351 million in damages."
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

Report: Facebook tracks all visitors, even if you're not a user and opted out | Ars Tec... - 1 views

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    "In the EU, where free and informed prior consent is required, there could be an issue. by Glyn Moody - Mar 31, 2015 8:10pm CEST"
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    "In the EU, where free and informed prior consent is required, there could be an issue. by Glyn Moody - Mar 31, 2015 8:10pm CEST"
Paul Merrell

US Court Rules Google a Monopoly in 'Biggest Antitrust Case of the 21st Century' | Comm... - 0 views

  • In this photo illustration, the Google logo seen displayed on a smartphone with stock market exchange in the background. (Photo illustration: Omar Marques/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) US Court Rules Google a Monopoly in 'Biggest Antitrust Case of the 21st Century' "Google is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly," said a federal judge in the decision. Julia ConleyAug 05, 20249icon
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

Google Has Quietly Dropped Ban on Personally Identifiable Web Tracking - ProPublica - 1 views

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    "Google is the latest tech company to drop the longstanding wall between anonymous online ad tracking and user's names. by Julia Angwin ProPublica, Oct. 21, 2016, 8 a.m."
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

Who's the Best Digital Music Distribution Company? - 0 views

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    "I originally did this report for Ari's Take. Everything is current and has been fact checked by every company. This is the most comprehensive and accurate digital distribution comparison piece on the web. Who is the best digital distributor? Read on… I sat down with reps at 8 different digital distribution companies"
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

EU Court: Not-For-Profit Hyperlinking Usually Not Copyright Infringement - TorrentFreak - 1 views

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    " Andy on September 8, 2016 C: 48 Breaking A ruling from the European Court of Justice has clarified when the posting of hyperlinks to infringing works is to be considered a 'communication to the public'. Those who post links to content they do not know is infringing in a non-commercial environment can relax, but for those doing so during the course of business the rules are much tighter."
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

EU antitrust chief eyeballs online retail geo-blockers, threatens action | Ars Technica UK - 1 views

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    "Bloc's e-commerce sector report finds restrictive contracts are a common occurrence. Jennifer Baker - Sep 15, 2016 3:34 pm UTC 8 "
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

"DRM is Used to Lock in, Control and Spy on Users" - TorrentFreak - 0 views

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    " Ernesto on November 8, 2016 C: 5 Breaking In a scathing critique, the Free Software Foundation is urging the U.S. Government to drop the DMCA's anti-circumvention provisions which protect DRM. The foundation argues that DRM is a violation of users' rights, which under the guise of copyright protection is used to harm, control and spy on people."
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

x86 emulation rumoured to be coming to Windows for ARM in late 2017 | Ars Technica UK - 1 views

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    "It would enable use of real Windows applications in Continuum docking mode. Peter Bright (US) - Nov 22, 2016 8:31 am UTC"
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

Movie Companies Want to Destroy Massive Pirate Communities - TorrentFreak - 1 views

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    " Andy on June 2, 2016 C: 8 Breaking Social networks are increasingly being used to spread copyrighted content but rather than take down infringing items individually, entertainment companies would like to take a broader approach. Should copyright holders be allowed to wipe out communities with millions of members to protect copyright?"
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

How to set up your own VoIP system at home | Ars Technica UK - 0 views

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    "An exhaustive guide to setting up all manner of at-home phone trickery. by Nigel Whitfield - Jul 14, 2016 8:35am CEST"
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

Fair Use Threatens Innovation, Copyright Holders Warn - TorrentFreak - 0 views

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    " Ernesto on July 8, 2016 C: 16 News Various music and movie industry groups have warned that fair use exceptions are a threat. The groups were responding to proposals put forward in Australia by the Government's Productivity Commission. They claim that content creators will be severely disadvantaged if fair use is introduced Down Under. "
Paul Merrell

Internet users raise funds to buy lawmakers' browsing histories in protest | TheHill - 0 views

  • House passes bill undoing Obama internet privacy rule House passes bill undoing Obama internet privacy rule TheHill.com Mesmerizing Slow-Motion Lightning Celebrate #NationalPuppyDay with some adorable puppies on Instagram 5 plants to add to your garden this Spring House passes bill undoing Obama internet privacy rule Inform News. Coming Up... Ed Sheeran responds to his 'baby lookalike' margin: 0px; padding: 0px; borde
  • Great news! The House just voted to pass SJR34. We will finally be able to buy the browser history of all the Congresspeople who voted to sell our data and privacy without our consent!” he wrote on the fundraising page.Another activist from Tennessee has raised more than $152,000 from more than 9,800 people.A bill on its way to President Trump’s desk would allow internet service providers (ISPs) to sell users’ data and Web browsing history. It has not taken effect, which means there is no growing history data yet to purchase.A Washington Post reporter also wrote it would be possible to buy the data “in theory, but probably not in reality.”A former enforcement bureau chief at the Federal Communications Commission told the newspaper that most internet service providers would cover up this information, under their privacy policies. If they did sell any individual's personal data in violation of those policies, a state attorney general could take the ISPs to court.
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

Te están manipulando: ten cuidado | La España Profunda » Blog Archive » - 0 views

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    [Se trata de un decálogo sobre técnicas de manipulación de la opinión pública aplicadas a través de los medios de comunicación, elaborado por el lingüística Noam Chomsky.Chomsky es un gurú de la izquierda política norteamericana, profesor del M.I.T., filósofo y ateo, un prestigioso pensador que alguna vez se ha definido a sí mismo como un "anarco-sindicalista". Como afirma este conocido mío, se trata de ideas intuidas pero que aquí están magníficamente expresadas. Me parecen especialmente lúcidos los puntos 7 y 8. ...]
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

Stand up for your freedom to install free software - Free Software Foundation - working... - 0 views

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    [Microsoft has announced that if computer makers wish to distribute machines with the Windows 8 compatibility logo, they will have to implement a measure called "Secure Boot." However, it is currently up for grabs whether this technology will live up to its name, or will instead earn the name Restricted Boot. When done correctly, "Secure Boot" is designed to protect against malware by preventing computers from loading unauthorized binary programs when booting. In practice, this means that computers implementing it won't boot unauthorized operating systems -- including initially authorized systems that have been modified without being re-approved. ...]
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

Academics Launch Torrent Site to Share Papers and Datasets | TorrentFreak - 0 views

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    " By Ernesto On: 31/01/2014 Comments: 8 Breaking Researchers from the University of Massachusetts have launched a torrent site which allows academics to share papers and datasets. AcademicTorrents provides researchers with a reliable and decentralized platform to share their work with peers, as well as the rest of the world. The site currently indexes over 1.5 petabytes of data, including NASA's map of Mars. "
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