Cathedral Rock Publishing's new "Book IS the Store" application is gaining traction with book publishers and authors looking to continue communicating with existing readers and make them aware of compatible products and services. The company is currently in talks with a well known rock and roll musician who is looking to reintroduce his substantial catalog to a new MultiMedia eBook generation.
Internet piracy versus rightsholders square off again in proposing a new addition to DMCA - the Protect IP act (PIPA), blacklisting "rogue sites" and holding Internet Service Providers responsible to block access to these sites. O'Reilly has stepped up in favor of Silicon Valley.