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Update on the Google Books project
The Case Against Google Books
How three East Bay librarians led the revolt against the company’s plans to archive all earthly knowledge.
Google has empowered ordinary citizens beyond anything once thought possible. Thanks to Google, you can view your home from space, track flu outbreaks around the country, or figure out traffic congestion along your commute route, all instantaneously and without spending a single dime. And the company’s motto, “Don’t Be Evil,” underscores an undeniable civic-mindedness. Its nonprofit arm, Google.org, invests in green electricity start-ups. Goats graze the company’s lawns to reduce its carbon footprint. And yet, despite the company’s best efforts, there’s just something about Google that gives some people the heebie-jeebies.
http://www.eastbayexpress.com/gyrobase/the_case_against_google_books/Content?oid=1211860&page=1
Add comment October 16, 2009
NYT Article on the Google Books Project
Since my employer is a partner in this project, I link here to the latest NYT article.
Add comment February 3, 2009
E-Books…the long sad story…
A history of the E-book, from Ars Technica. An interesting analysis from someone who’s been in since the beginning of the format.
Add comment February 3, 2009
Reagan Library Can’t Find 80% of Holdings
Of course, presidential libraries are not really libraries, but cenotaphs.
Add comment November 9, 2007
Windows Vista Review Roundup
I get Windows Vista free as a result of my being a slave to the system(s); should I or shouldn’t I upgrade from XP SP2? I searched out a list of reviews that I consider to be from (relatively) reputable sources:
Add comment November 2, 2007
