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BlogsTags > drmTaking ebooks mainstream…in GermanyBy Ruediger WischenbartApril 10, 2013 Are German ebooks really any different than those in the U.S. or the U.K.? Many strong indicators say yes, they are different. That’s why many ebook debates in the past have not ended with practical guidelines for German publishers and … Four short links: 22 March 2013By Nat TorkingtonMarch 22, 2013 Defend the Open Web: Keep DRM Out of W3C Standards (EFF) — W3C is there to create comprehensible, publicly-implementable standards that will guarantee interoperability, not to facilitate an explosion of new mutually-incompatible software and of sites and services that can … Four short links: 13 March 2013By Nat TorkingtonMarch 13, 2013 What Tim Berners-Lee Doesn’t Know About HTML DRM (Guardian) — Cory Doctorow lays it out straight. HTML DRM is a bad idea, no two ways. The future of the Web is the future of the world, because everything we do … The publishing industry has a problem, and EPUB is not the solutionBy Jani PatokallioFebruary 26, 2013 This article contains my personal views, not those of my employer Lonely Planet. I’ll be blunt. Ebooks and EPUB are to the publishing industry what Blu-Ray is to the movie industry: a solution to yesterday’s problem made irrelevant by broader … Publishing News: HTML5 will be the future of publishingBy Jenn WebbFebruary 22, 2013 MIT Technology Review publisher, UC Berkley students bet on HTML5 At a recent executive retreat, Beet.TV sat down with MIT Technology Review editor and publisher Jason Pontin, who said that HTML5 will be the future of publishing. In a video … Copying is a fact, not a problemBy Jenn WebbFebruary 22, 2013 Piracy and DRM continue to be hot-button issues for authors and publishers, with heated arguments on both sides of the fence. I sat down with author Cory Doctorow at TOC NY 2013 to talk about the issues and how we … Author platforms and the Black Box EffectBy Anne HillFebruary 20, 2013 If you’ve spent as much time reading author blogs as I have, you may have noticed a disturbing pattern. In nearly every “here’s how I did it” post in which the author explains her route to greater visibility and sales, … Ebooks and the future of researchBy François Joseph de KermadecFebruary 6, 2013 Knowledge cannot progress unless it is aware of its past: a knowledge-seeker must reference the works of previous generations. Literary scholars return to manuscripts, musicians to partitions, artists to museums… The continued availability of reference works underpins our entire research … Identifying DRM-free ebooksBy Joe WikertJanuary 7, 2013 One of my colleagues, Edd Dumbill, asked me a simple question over the holidays that I thought I’d share with the TOC community: Is there any way to quickly tell whether an ebook on a retailer’s site is DRM-free? I’m … Are we solving customer problems?By Gus BalbontinDecember 4, 2012 This article contains my personal views, not those of my employer Lonely Planet. The challenge the publishing industry faces today is complex. Against centuries of industry inertia and decades of business momentum, the job of transforming publishing is demanding to … Wiley & O’Reilly Media sign ebook distribution dealBy Joe WikertNovember 15, 2012 I’ve mentioned before that O’Reilly’s direct ebook channel is an extremely important sales outlet for us. We want our content to be in all stores but the direct channel is pretty much the only one where we can establish an … Free and the medium vs. the messageBy Joe WikertNovember 12, 2012 I wrote a short piece earlier about an interesting ebook from HBR by Joshua Gans. It’s called Information Wants to Be Shared and I’m declaring it the must-read ebook of 2012. If you buy it direct from HBR’s website and … Publishing News: Hacking DRM is now illegal in CanadaBy Jenn WebbNovember 9, 2012 Here are a few stories from the publishing space that caught my attention this week. New Canadian copyright laws make breaking DRM illegal New copyright reform legislation, Bill C-11 (PDF), took effect in Canada this week. Michael Geist pulled together … Publishing News: US Supreme Court dives into the Kirtsaeng “first sale” doctrine caseBy Jenn WebbNovember 2, 2012 Here are a few stories from the publishing space that caught my attention this week. “First sale” doctrine arguments begin The US Supreme Court began hearing oral arguments on Monday in Kirtsaeng d/b/a Bluechristine99 v. John Wiley & Sons Inc. … TOC Trifecta: This week’s must-reads (11/1/12)By Joe WikertNovember 1, 2012 The “best price” phase of TOC NY 2013 registration is about to end. Don’t wait or you’ll end up paying more than you would today. To save even more on your registration, sign up here and use the discount code … Penguin Random House: How big is big enough?By Joe WikertOctober 29, 2012 Call me skeptical but I feel the merger between Penguin and Random House is less about creating “greater scale” and more about simple consolidation in a shrinking industry. Which organization is more likely to create the truly innovative, disruptive products … A novel approach to going DRM-freeBy Joe WikertOctober 23, 2012 I had a very enlightening conversation today with a small publisher who shall remain nameless for the time being. More on their secrecy in a moment… They’re thinking of going DRM-free but with a couple of twists. First of all, … The horrors of renting vs. owning ebooksBy Joe WikertOctober 22, 2012 Here’s a story that ought to raise your blood pressure. It brings to life the worst fears of anyone who’s amassed a large collection of ebooks. Linn, an Amazon Kindle customer, suddenly discovered her entire collection has been wiped clean. … Publishing’s “open” futureBy Joe WikertOctober 16, 2012 If I had to summarize the future of publishing in just one word, I’d say “open.” We’re living in a very closed publishing world today. Retailers use tools like digital rights management (DRM) to lock content, and DRM also tends … TOC Trifecta: This week’s must-read trio (Oct. 3, 2012)By Joe WikertOctober 3, 2012 Ditch digital — That was the goal of these pitches from the land Down Under. DRM’s unintended consequences – Have you ever thought about the impact your DRM decision has on the visually impaired? You should. What to do in Frankfurt … Publishing News: Amazon continues its trek toward total retail domination August 10, 2012 Here are a few stories that caught my attention in the publishing space this week. Amazon targets students with print textbook rentals In headline news this week, Amazon expanded its digital textbook rental program to include analog books. Students can … Top Stories: June 25-29, 2012 
By Mac SlocumJune 29, 2012 This week on O'Reilly: James Turner noted that the corporate dystopia predicted in "Neuromancer" has come to pass, author David Griffith discussed C's continued popularity, and Joe Wikert explained why lightweight ebook DRM isn't viable. "Lightweight" DRM isn't the answerBy Joe WikertJune 27, 2012 In this open letter to the IDPF's Executive Director, Bill McCoy, O'Reilly GM & Publisher Joe Wikert explains why a DRM-free approach is far better than any "lightweight" DRM option. "Lightweight" DRM isn't the answerBy Joe WikertJune 27, 2012 In this open letter to the IDPF's Executive Director, Bill McCoy, O'Reilly GM & Publisher Joe Wikert explains why a DRM-free approach is far better than any "lightweight" DRM option. Publishing News: Wattpad raises $17.3 million in series B fundingBy Jenn WebbJune 8, 2012 Wattpad gets funding for its social ereading and storytelling platform, Brett Sandusky muses on digital publishing, and Jeremy Greenfield takes a big-picture look at the publishing industry. Publishing News: Wattpad raises $17.3 million in series B funding June 8, 2012 Wattpad gets funding for its social ereading and storytelling platform, Brett Sandusky muses on digital publishing, and Jeremy Greenfield takes a big-picture look at the publishing industry. DRM-Free Day, forever.By Mike HendricksonMay 4, 2012 Mike Hendrickson: "Adding DRM to content to deter theft ... are you kidding me? Seriously, think about that. It will take a good programmer about an hour to get past most DRM, or a manual shop somewhere in the world will cut and scan the physical book and away it goes." DRM-Free Day, forever. 
By Mike HendricksonMay 4, 2012 Mike Hendrickson: "Adding DRM to content to deter theft ... are you kidding me? Seriously, think about that. It will take a good programmer about an hour to get past most DRM, or a manual shop somewhere in the world will cut and scan the physical book and away it goes." Join us in celebrating International Day Against DRMBy Joe WikertMay 4, 2012 A DRM-free world is one where retailers will find it much harder to create a monopolistic position that locks you into their device or format. Join us in celebrating International Day Against DRM May 4, 2012 A DRM-free world is one where retailers will find it much harder to create a monopolistic position that locks you into their device or format. Publishing News: Tor sets content freeBy Jenn WebbApril 27, 2012 Macmillan's imprints under publisher Tom Doherty Associates will be DRM-free come July, Harvard opens access to its data and research, and Felix Salmon suggests the NYT sell its scoops to hedge funds. Publishing News: Tor sets content freeApril 27, 2012 Macmillan's imprints under publisher Tom Doherty Associates will be DRM-free come July, Harvard opens access to its data and research, and Felix Salmon suggests the NYT sell its scoops to hedge funds. What if ebook DRM goes away tomorrow?By Joe WikertApril 27, 2012 Abandoning DRM won't change the publishing landscape unless B&N, Kobo and others force the issue through innovative devices and apps. In fact, Joe Wikert says that same innovation can occur with or without DRM — so why wait? What if ebook DRM goes away tomorrow?By Joe WikertApril 27, 2012 Abandoning DRM won't change the publishing landscape unless B&N, Kobo and others force the issue through innovative devices and apps. In fact, Joe Wikert says that same innovation can occur with or without DRM — so why wait? Publishing News: Dropping DRM may be too little, too lateBy Jenn WebbApril 20, 2012 It may be too late for the removal of DRM to make a difference for publishers, a textbook case heads to the Supreme Court, and Apple heads to court to seek validation. Publishing News: Dropping DRM may be too little, too lateApril 20, 2012 It may be too late for the removal of DRM to make a difference for publishers, a textbook case heads to the Supreme Court, and Apple heads to court to seek validation. The anchor on ebook prices is gone. Now we'll see where they floatBy Jenn WebbApril 17, 2012 Don Linn, president at Firebrand Associates, shares insights into the DOJ lawsuit and offers his take on what lies ahead for publishers and readers. The anchor on ebook prices is gone. Now we'll see where they float April 17, 2012 Don Linn, president at Firebrand Associates, shares insights into the DOJ lawsuit and offers his take on what lies ahead for publishers and readers. Ebook formats and the allure of customer lock-inBy Jenn WebbApril 12, 2012 In a recent video interview, O'Reilly's Sanders Kleinfeld addressed a number issues surrounding ebook formats. He also talked about how vendors are among the biggest obstacles to an open, universal ebook standard and the end of DRM. Ebook formats and the allure of customer lock-in April 12, 2012 In a recent video interview, O'Reilly's Sanders Kleinfeld addressed a number issues surrounding ebook formats. He also talked about how vendors are among the biggest obstacles to an open, universal ebook standard and the end of DRM. Four short links: 5 April 2012
By Nat TorkingtonApril 5, 2012 Who Else Uses Masonry Style? (Quora) -- list of sites using the multi-columns effect as provided by the jQuery plugin. Will Hatchette Be First Big 6 Publisher To Drop DRM? (Paid Content) -- DRM “doesn’t stop anyone from pirating,” Hachette SVP digital Thomas said in a publishing panel at Copyright Clearance Center’s OnCopyright 2012. “It just makes it more... Publishing News: There's no such thing as degrees of DRMBy Jenn WebbMarch 30, 2012 J.K. Rowling disrupts the publishing industry, at least for this week. Elsewhere, Google looks to help web publishers with survey revenue and Tim Carmody takes an in-depth look at the DoJ's investigation into agency pricing. Publishing News: There's no such thing as degrees of DRMMarch 30, 2012 J.K. Rowling disrupts the publishing industry, at least for this week. Elsewhere, Google looks to help web publishers with survey revenue and Tim Carmody takes an in-depth look at the DoJ's investigation into agency pricing. Publishing News: It's time to break the stickMarch 2, 2012 A dark cloud hangs over the ebook landscape. Elsewhere, another publisher stands up to Amazon and a new report says power readers are pointing the way toward a digital tipping point. Publishing News: It's time to break the stickBy Jenn WebbMarch 2, 2012 A dark cloud hangs over the ebook landscape. Elsewhere, another publisher stands up to Amazon and a new report says power readers are pointing the way toward a digital tipping point. O'Reilly Radar Show 2/10/12: The 5 trends that will shape the data worldBy Mac SlocumFebruary 10, 2012 Strata chair Edd Dumbill discusses the five trends that will drive the near-term future of data science and big data. Also, Kevin Kelly offers a long-view perspective on the freemium model and digital rights management. O'Reilly Radar Show 2/10/12: The 5 trends that will shape the data worldBy Mac SlocumFebruary 10, 2012 Strata chair Edd Dumbill discusses the five trends that will drive the near-term future of data science and big data. Also, Kevin Kelly offers a long-view perspective on the freemium model and digital rights management. Publishing News: B&N boycott becomes booksellers' cold war against AmazonBy Jenn WebbFebruary 10, 2012 Booksellers continue to pile on in response to Amazon Publishing's deal with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Also, publishers have a card to play against Amazon and cognitive friction makes for a better reading experience. O'Reilly Radar Show 2/10/12: The 5 trends that will shape the data world
By Mac SlocumFebruary 10, 2012 Strata chair Edd Dumbill discusses the five trends that will drive the near-term future of data science and big data. Also, Kevin Kelly offers a long-view perspective on the freemium model and digital rights management. Publishing News: B&N boycott becomes booksellers' cold war against AmazonFebruary 10, 2012 Booksellers continue to pile on in response to Amazon Publishing's deal with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Also, publishers have a card to play against Amazon and cognitive friction makes for a better reading experience. 1 to 50 of 108 Next Stay Connected
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