2 chapters across the catalog
Cory Doctorow Sysadmin Story, IT Crowd Piracy Parody
A recommendation is made for Cory Doctorow's short story "When Sysadmins Ruled the Earth," which explores the culture and values of system administrators. The segment also references a piracy parody from the British sitcom "The IT Crowd" and discusses an urban legend regarding British police officers being legally required to let pregnant women use their helmets as toilets.
Canadian Copyright Law, EU Pressure, and Licensing Extremes
The European Union is reportedly pressuring Canada to adopt restrictive copyright measures that could eliminate fair use and public domain protections. This shift follows a trend started by software entrepreneur Seymour Rubinstein in the 1970s, moving from product ownership to restrictive licensing and end-user license agreements (EULAs). The discussion highlights how terms of service on websites and digital media are becoming increasingly onerous for consumers.
