BBC and open content

Auntie’s digital revelation. The article makes an interesting point – the BBC could reduce costs if people share their files!

The PBS of the web

Joe Firmage (who once claimed a connection with visitors from outer space) is trying to buildthe PBS of the web. It’s a good idea, and doesn’t encroach on mine and Dom’s plan. Phew.

AmIPirateOrNot

The EFF: RIAA Subpoena Database allows you to check if your IP has been Subpoenaed by the RIAA.

Baseball trading cards you never see

Virtual Cards Earn Tangible Cash discusses how real baseball cards are being traded that are never seen by the owners – very much like stocks and shares. Just as we thought that anyone should be able to set up a bank, so now we can set up a stock market.