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Publishers sue Internet Archive over Open Library ebook lending

The Verge

Four major book publishers have filed suit against the Internet Archive for copyright violations relating to the Open Library project , setting the stage for a major legal fight over one of the internet’s longest-running ebook archives. It’s a long-standing complaint from publishers and authors’ groups.

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India says not to preorder Starlink until it obtains a license

The Verge

India has instructed the public not to preorder Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite-based internet service, according to a report from Reuters. As the report notes, the Indian government says that the company needs to obtain a license to operate in the country before it starts deploying its services. Photo by Nilay Patel / The Verge.

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The Internet Archive loses appeal over e-book lending case

TechSpot

Judges representing the Second Circuit Court of Appeals have ruled that the Internet Archive's (IA) practice of lending digital copies of books without licensing fees is not fair use. The decision is a major victory for the publishers that sued the IA and ensures the removal of half a million. Read Entire Article

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Key Factors to Consider in Educational Resources Licensing

Kitaboo

Traditionally, books were the only medium used (in addition to chalkboards) to help students learn. With that said, the creators of this online courseware – whether or not they are concerned with retaining the IP rights – must understand how educational resources licensing works. Let’s understand licensing in a bit more detail.

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How to Ensure Secure Distribution of Digital Books with DRM

Kitaboo

The Internet and emerging digital technologies have made online publishing quite simple. While the Internet offers a host of advantages, its nature is such that it makes sharing easy and monitoring extremely difficult. You can secure distribution of your digital books by adding an extra layer of protection with DRM.

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6 Key considerations when orchestrating your Windows 11 Pro upgrade

CIO Business Intelligence

Since Internet Explorer and its compatibility mode are not available in Windows 11 Pro, ensure critical applications aren’t reliant on IE prior to migrating your fleet. Plan for the adoption of Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge to support legacy web applications. Click here to book a discovery call.

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Book Excerpt: How to build a startup with a different measure of success — your own satisfaction

GeekWire

[ Editor’s Note: Lee LeFever shares lessons learned from building Common Craft , a Seattle company known for its distinctive explainer videos, in the new book, “Big Enough: Building a Business that Scales with Your Lifestyle.” It was 1998, and the rise of the internet made everything feel possible. Excerpt published with permission.].

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