Tag Archives: music

The file sharing debate

Posted on October 23, 2009 by

This week, the French government decided to adopt a”three strikes” policy against illegal file sharers on the  Internet. Effectively, it means that if you are caught illegally sharing music, you risk a large fine and a one year Internet ban. … Continue reading →

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How will it turn out? Technology

Posted on April 25, 2009 by

This is the third entry in my 2019 Time Capsule series, where I discuss questions that may well have answers within the next decade. Today I take a brief look at technology.  The Internet Copyright Wars We are currently living … Continue reading →

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The wonderful world of digital supply chains

Posted on June 13, 2008 by

    This weekend I will be taking a trip up to Dublin to accept an award for my master’s thesis. I’m looking forward to it, but it strikes me that I have never mentioned much about it in this … Continue reading →

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Charlie McCreevy wants to redefine copyright

Posted on February 15, 2008 by

Our recently departed* finance Minister is causing a stir in Brussels by wishing to change the definition of copyright from an economic incentive into a welfare system for musicians. Techdirt doesn’t pull any punches, calling it “a total and complete … Continue reading →

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A wonderful thing

Posted on November 23, 2006 by

I had a very good night last night. Leslie Dowdall and Mike Hanrahan, two of Ireland’s best singer/songwriters and formerly of In Tua Nua and Stockton’s Wing, were playing a gig in McDaid’s Pub in Midleton. It was a great … Continue reading →

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