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Monthly Archives: September 2008
Why Should Students Come to Class if They Already Have My Notes?
Once again, there is an article where some professor (or group of professors) laments that people won’t come to his(her) class if they have prior access to their notes. Students profit from diligent note-taking Knetwit.com offers cash, gifts for students … Continue reading
When will Tech Companies figure out that it’s actually GOOD business to have a DRM that isn’t draconian?
There’s a big todo about EA’s DRM – and rightly so. It’s no wonder Spore is being pirated at amazing rates. You know – many people would be willing to pay for it (and NOT try to steal it) if … Continue reading
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