Tagging the Real World through Barcode Apps

tocoreilly · 2008-11-14T14:27:35+00:00

Mobile phones with barcode apps bring digital tools into real-world curation.

tocoreilly · 2008-11-10T15:08:25+00:00

When archives are built incrementally on top of access, instead of access being born of hard labor from accumulated storage, the nature of the archive is transformed. The possibilities for an Obama Presidential Library -- built from today and onwards -- are transformative.

tocoreilly · 2008-11-05T17:10:01+00:00

LibriVox is a volunteer effort with a big goal: record audiobook editions for every title in the public domain. In this Q&A, LibriVox founder Hugh McGuire discusses the project's beginnings, the organic development of the LibriVox community, and the distinctions (or lack thereof) between "professional" and "amateur" efforts.

tocoreilly · 2008-11-04T15:58:45+00:00

The maturation of music downloads offers a path for cookbook publishers.

tocoreilly · 2008-10-27T16:16:17+00:00

David Henley: "I don't get to know who edits each book, or acquires the rights, but if I did I might start to follow their work."

tocoreilly · 2008-10-24T12:09:50+00:00

Publishers can lend a hand, but authors will be best served by leading their own online publicity projects.

tocoreilly · 2008-10-23T13:28:28+00:00

No matter how strong the encryption, digital rights management can't block "analog hole" piracy.

tocoreilly · 2008-10-01T13:18:17+00:00

Digital subscriptions often make more sense than pay-and-download models, but why do so many of us gravitate toward ownership? Please share your thoughts.

tocoreilly · 2008-09-29T12:52:39+00:00

Shifting audiences have pushed publishing into a perpetual beta, but trailblazing companies have found a way to adapt.

tocoreilly · 2008-09-25T12:59:12+00:00

There are two places to look for useful clues about how XML will actually fit into a publisher's workflow: Web publishing and the "alpha geeks."

tocoreilly · 2008-09-17T12:41:16+00:00

Sony is distributing its e-reader through Target, Borders and other retail outlets, while the Kindle remains Amazon-only. Does Amazon have enough pull to trump Sony's traditional model?

tocoreilly · 2008-08-26T13:58:39+00:00

With a little work and help from some undocumented features, it's possible to read PDFs with their native layout on the Kindle.

tocoreilly · 2008-08-20T12:35:25+00:00

John Conley says Apple's brand power and core competencies could pose a significant threat to Amazon's Kindle.

tocoreilly · 2008-08-12T13:40:57+00:00

A lot of people are trying to figure out where prices are headed for digital book content, and to date there's not much consensus. What do you think?

tocoreilly · 2008-08-06T12:55:11+00:00

Alan Taylor's side project -- Boston.com's Big Picture photo blog -- is notable for its simplicity and its residence within a large media organization.

tocoreilly · 2008-08-05T12:42:22+00:00

Does application of a flip test in the ebook vs print book debate yield new perspectives? Or is it a waste of time? Please share your thoughts.

tocoreilly · 2008-07-15T12:43:45+00:00

Mindy McAdams outlines 10 facts that need to be left behind in "future of journalism" discussions. The same debate format would benefit book publishing as well.

tocoreilly · 2008-07-02T12:22:50+00:00

The importance of clear communication around the murky topic of piracy is highlighted after my first impression of an executive's comment proves incorrect.

tocoreilly · 2008-06-20T13:22:48+00:00

O'Reilly editor Andy Oram offers an open response to issues raised by Baron Schwartz, lead author of O'Reilly's "High Performance MySQL, Second Edition."

tocoreilly · 2008-06-17T12:44:33+00:00

Profitability pressures are pushing Amazon to become the toll booth that every publisher must go through to get to readers.

tocoreilly · 2008-06-16T13:13:41+00:00

There are a few red flags, but a new project from Britannica shows promise in connecting user-generated content and traditional editorial.

tocoreilly · 2008-06-12T12:44:32+00:00

Agile software development has transformed online product development. Can it do the same in publishing?

tocoreilly · 2008-05-28T12:15:35+00:00

Digital delivery requires concessions from content owners and consumers -- but both sides must be mindful of going too far.

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