What is “Spyware”?
Once you start looking at “things,” the classification problem pops up everywhere. What’s “spyware”? The answer depends, in large part,… Read More »What is “Spyware”?
Michael Madison
What is a Thing?
Sometimes, it’s all about the thing. Yesterday’s post was about the identity of “the network.” Aristotle would be equally proud… Read More »What is a Thing?
On Suing Networks
Ed Felten elaborates on his earlier post about the challenges of suing communications protocols, which drew a skeptical (but also… Read More »On Suing Networks
Santa Claus and Coca-Cola
Why is the modern Santa Claus always dressed in red and white? According to this story in today’s London Times,… Read More »Santa Claus and Coca-Cola
Why “Terms Later” Matters
Tom Tomorrow learned the hard way about the soul-sucking “product now, terms later” information world: And the thing is, I… Read More »Why “Terms Later” Matters