The Next Step...
To: Doc Searls - doc@searls.com
From: Doug Skoglund - skoglund@pdmsb.com
Are you ready to talk, seriously??
Thank you for responding -- I, of course have used the word, "talk" loosely -- so let me continue with this little "talk".
We have had a number of discussions where I have tried to convince you that Microsoft is the problem -- without much success. I hope that the DRM situation will help you realize that Microsoft is the king pin in a conspiracy to restrict competition. While the members may not have conspired, technically, the effect is the same. The existing market is dominated by a few companies that each seem to understand the limits of allowable behavior.
In addition, the technical media, your people, have been extremely cautious about plowing new ground, for obvious reasons. Yet, if we want to find solutions, the tech media will have to lead the way -- or get out of the way -- since they have the keys to the kingdom.
Make no mistake -- I can rant and rave -- till hell freezes over -- and it is all for naught without some kind of blessing from one of you guys/gals with a following.
I just happen to believe that the market is about ready to explode. The concern over DRM is one indicator, and David Berlind's Mashup activity is another. But, that is small potatoes, compared to the potential. We, the programmers, need to cooperate with you, the media, to break this thing open.
Obviously, I want to use my PDMSB application to promote the overthrow -- But, let's not cloud the issue with all kinds of new terms -- all we need to do is move a few blocks around to allow some breathing room for a few programmers. It's just that easy.
BTW, Doc, I realize that you are busy, so please respond at your convenience -- but, please respond so that we can work toward some sort of plan.
Doug Skoglund - http://minimyway.blogspot.com - http://ifihadmyway.com
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From: Doug Skoglund - skoglund@pdmsb.com
Are you ready to talk, seriously??
Thank you for responding -- I, of course have used the word, "talk" loosely -- so let me continue with this little "talk".
We have had a number of discussions where I have tried to convince you that Microsoft is the problem -- without much success. I hope that the DRM situation will help you realize that Microsoft is the king pin in a conspiracy to restrict competition. While the members may not have conspired, technically, the effect is the same. The existing market is dominated by a few companies that each seem to understand the limits of allowable behavior.
In addition, the technical media, your people, have been extremely cautious about plowing new ground, for obvious reasons. Yet, if we want to find solutions, the tech media will have to lead the way -- or get out of the way -- since they have the keys to the kingdom.
Make no mistake -- I can rant and rave -- till hell freezes over -- and it is all for naught without some kind of blessing from one of you guys/gals with a following.
I just happen to believe that the market is about ready to explode. The concern over DRM is one indicator, and David Berlind's Mashup activity is another. But, that is small potatoes, compared to the potential. We, the programmers, need to cooperate with you, the media, to break this thing open.
Obviously, I want to use my PDMSB application to promote the overthrow -- But, let's not cloud the issue with all kinds of new terms -- all we need to do is move a few blocks around to allow some breathing room for a few programmers. It's just that easy.
BTW, Doc, I realize that you are busy, so please respond at your convenience -- but, please respond so that we can work toward some sort of plan.
Doug Skoglund - http://minimyway.blogspot.com - http://ifihadmyway.com
Please put a [MYWAY] in your subject line if you wish to contact me. (Or use my SAMail application)
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