This Week on The Web 2009-08-23
The things that happened around the web this week – maybe you already read about them, maybe you need to again:
- no one wants money but everyone wants something that money can buy: http://bit.ly/KGzyN (@vpynchon – even if she’s on vacation)
- BSA softens anti-piracy msg: http://bit.ly/2027C Too bad there’s not an attempt-version of piracy yet … overstepping even in humor.
- RT @PeterKretzman @DavidLinthicum @dhinchcliffe: An Analysis of the Top Cloud Vendors’ cost: http://bit.ly/fIYJw.
- RT @jayshep: Lawyers are saving the world … with disclaimers: http://bit.ly/803Zp (via Client Revolution)
- New blog post: Library of Congress http://bit.ly/9Vrvl
- Just started a Twibe. Visit http://twibes.com/softwarel… to join.
- RT @vpynchon: Just joined a twibe. Visit http://twibes.com/attorney to join
- RT @gtiadvisors: RT @LexMonitor: RT @carmenhill: Social media policies critical for reducing legal, business risks http://bit.ly/uFfBU
- Just started a Twibe. Visit http://twibes.com/negotiation to join.
- Just joined a twibe. Visit http://twibes.com/Supply_Chain to join
- RT @dahowlett: Blogged: Friday rant: Software maintenance; it’s all Manny’s fault – http://bit.ly/AgmU7 – hat tip @monkchips
- RT @PeterKretzman @samj: Twitter’s trademark on Twitter is questionable http://bit.ly/MrI1q (PK: Twitter again shoots self in foot)
- RT @gtiadvisors: RT @jayshep: Great noncompete roundup from Trade Secret Noncompete Blog by @russellbesq: http://bit.ly/12VjKM
- RT @gtiadvisors: RT @GaryHonig: The 10 Stupidest Tech Company Blunders http://tr.im/wJI5
- RT @ManVsDebt: How to Deal with a Bad Deal – http://cli.gs/sR8uUR – (via @mattjabs on @fcn)
- . @vpynchon on Breaking through negotiation impasses. http://bit.ly/1yxhC5 If you’re not already reading Victoria, start now!
- RT @DreamSimplicity: Coupa SaaS Procurement offered Free to Government: http://tinyurl.com/l5hkco < dunno if it’s any good, though
- @SethGrimes @fscavo here’s another thought. Both OSI and FSF require freedom… both also require eventual free “beer” too.
- @SethGrimes @fscavo I think u should read GNU’s explanation first: http://bit.ly/AdeF an example OS isn’t necessary to prove one COULD exst
- RT @fscavo: Seth Grimes has it exactly backward: open source is free as in “free speech,” not as in “free beer” http://is.gd/2mRl1
- RT @iasta: Identifying and Controlling Hidden Costs: Why are inbound shipments unique? http://bit.ly/2uKggU
- RT @gtiadvisors: RT @BobWarren: 12 Negotiating Tips for Job Seekers http://tinyurl.com/l677wl
- RT @fscavo: Brian Sommer takes a humorous poke at vendors who are less-than-transparent in their public conference calls http://is.gd/2n5Y3
- Monetizing potential infringement instead of suing (or issuing takedown notices): http://bit.ly/yWy0n < good job Google and Chris Brown
- Mastering the art of everyday negotiations: http://bit.ly/JB3hU (from PsychologyToday) < always remember that everything is negotiable
- Maximizing value of software IP: http://bit.ly/eObWI < good info, esp for developers just starting out on their own
- (@spendmatters) on M&A due diligence in S/W world: http://bit.ly/s6Fo2 < thanks for the chance to share, Jason
- Ways consultants get burned in their contracts: http://bit.ly/QxSuL Call me for help if you’re in a similar situation.
- RT @SE_blog: Negotiating w/ Sole Source Vendor http://bit.ly/niu8g “Bring in the Heavies”
The Licensing Handbook Blog is the companion site to the Software Licensing Handbook. Covering licensing topics on a regular basis, Jeffrey Gordon attempts to offer advice, add humor and sometimes even a bit of wit to a practice that most people find abhorrent – namely, reading a contract from start to finish. Follow me on Twitter if you want up-to-the-minute information on contracting, licensing, negotiation and the law.
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