1.30.2004  Open Source & Intellectual Property  I recently published an article "Today Linux, Tomorrow the World?" in the ezine TechCentralStation. The piece discussed the phenomenon of open source software, with particular focus on the effort by some (called "leftist academics" by me, but feel free to substitute a more neutral term if you like) to extend the model to the production of other types of intellectual creations. One thing I have learned in writing about the topic of open source is that it usually produces intense flame wars. This effort is an exception, so far; I did get objections, but they were uniformly thoughtful and courteous, and they made some excellent points. Attached here are my capsule descriptions of the comments, together with responses. At the end, the comments are attached in full. The names have been removed, however, since we have not sought permission to disclose them. We look forward to more dialogue on this important topic. posted by James DeLong : 1/30/2004 04:35:49 PM   IPcentral WebLog Blog Main Recent Posts   And the Survey Says... It's not over 'til it's over Compulsory licenses iTunes: Time's "Coolest Invention of the Year" Run! Its an Election Year! Shut those eyes! Verizon v. Trinko: The Limits of Antitrust Carly Fiorina: Singing in Harmony Homer Nods File Sharing Archives by Month   December 2003 January 2004 February 2004 March 2004 April 2004 May 2004 June 2004 July 2004 August 2004 September 2004 October 2004 November 2004 December 2004 Links   PFF Blog

	1.30.2004  Open Source & Intellectual Property  I recently published an article "Today Linux, Tomorrow the World?" in the ezine TechCentralStation. The piece discussed the phenomenon of open source software, with particular focus on the effort by some (called "leftist academics" by me, but feel free to substitute a more neutral term if you like) to extend the model to the production of other types of intellectual creations. One thing I have learned in writing about the topic of open source is that it usually produces intense flame wars. This effort is an exception, so far; I did get objections, but they were uniformly thoughtful and courteous, and they made some excellent points. Attached here are my capsule descriptions of the comments, together with responses. At the end, the comments are attached in full. The names have been removed, however, since we have not sought permission to disclose them. We look forward to more dialogue on this important topic. posted by James DeLong : 1/30/2004 04:35:49 PM   IPcentral WebLog Blog Main Recent Posts   And the Survey Says... It's not over 'til it's over Compulsory licenses iTunes: Time's "Coolest Invention of the Year" Run! Its an Election Year! Shut those eyes! Verizon v. Trinko: The Limits of Antitrust Carly Fiorina: Singing in Harmony Homer Nods File Sharing Archives by Month   December 2003 January 2004 February 2004 March 2004 April 2004 May 2004 June 2004 July 2004 August 2004 September 2004 October 2004 November 2004 December 2004 Links   PFF Blog