The case for a Global Digital Public Library Network policy

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I vote Kallman: At last! A decent proposal on ZDNET, more from this guest blogger please. Of course I would think that, having suggested a Global Digital Emporium instead of The Pirate Bay, herein.

"The good of the library outweighs the interests of private library owners, yet we must find balance to compensate the creators of the useful arts."
Spot on. I am increasingly of the opinion that enlightened Governments should unite globally to force the current intransigent corporations into what is usually referred to as a 'new business model'. This will include the rights holders, telecommunications giants, ISP's, consumers and the tax office as well.

"Engagement of the stakeholders with governmental involvement can and must lead to a truly pragmatic and balanced solution "
A good example of how this could succeed admirably is provided by the transformation of the UK Gambling Industry at the start of the millenium q.v.
Another simple example: instead of 1,000,000 licensed copies of ADOBE PHOTOSHOP at $300 and 1,000,000,000 pirate copies at $0; 2,000,000,000 at $3.
I would say 'REbalanced' - the new order will probably not be as beneficial to the current incumbents.

"Time is running out."
Agreed: it has taken 60 years for each of the last 4 industrial revolutions to sweep away the previous incumbents. We are half way through the Information Age transformation.
So instead of bailing out terminally-ill industries prepare a shutdown plan in parallel to rebuilding the replacement. Don't lament - jobs and industries are going to 'die' anyways. If they are protected then we will all die.

I vote KALLMAN ... for dissolving the restrictive practices of the major global corporations controlling digital wares ... and a cheap, efficient, environmentally friendly GOOD PLAN.; Posted by: johnfenjackson@... Posted on: 05/23/09 (Edited: 05/23/2009 @ 03:33) You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use