Mises Wire
Apple vs. Microsoft: Which Benefits more from Intellectual Property?
In a recent email discussion with some fellow libertarians, including Sheldon Richman, Tennyson McCalla, Kevin Carson, and others, the issue arose
Another Bitcoin Crash
A Step Closer to Privatizing Infrastructure?
This morning Illinois Senator Mark Kirk appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box to advocate new legislation which he claims would remove a dozen restrictions
Stallman: An Internet-Connectivity Tax to Compensate Artists and Authors
Free software advocate Richard Stallman wants ebooks boycotted “until they ‘respect our freedom.’”
Optimal Patent and Copyright Term Length
Currently patents last about 17 years, and copyright about 100 years. Originally both were about 14 years, equal to two 7-year apprentice terms.
TSA Takes Toy Away From Mentally Challenged Man
Article taken from Examiner.com
By Howard Portnoy
Microsoft Copyrights = Patent Dominance
As reported by TechCrunch, Microsoft Fighting To Ensure Google Does Not G