Today's links

Vizio makes more money spying on people who buy TVs than it does on TVs themselves: Even if you're paying for the product, you're still the product.
This day in history: 2011, 2016
Colophon: Recent publications, upcoming/recent appearances, current writing projects, current reading

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Today's links

Copyleft lawsuit against Vizio will allow anyone to defend the commons: Software Freedom Conservancy realizes the dream of "Community-Oriented GPL Enforcement."
The monopoly strategy behind the Google/Microsoft mobile patent wars: The victory condition isn't highest profits, it's market dominance.
This day in history: 2006, 2011, 2016, 2020.
Colophon: Recent publications, upcoming/recent appearances, current writing projects, current reading

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