IP: Risks in Web services

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

> Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 07:28:38 -0700
> From: Dan Gillmor <dgillmor () sjmercury com>
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> Subject: Risks in Web services
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> http://www.siliconvalley.com/docs/opinion/dgillmor/dg061001.htm
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> Largely without our understanding of the consequences, or even knowledge
> that it's happening, we're moving functionality and data to the center
> of networks. And as we hand control -- if not outright ownership -- to
> third parties, we're taking some big chances.
>
> All this is taking place, somewhat perversely, just when the devices at
> the edge of networks are surging in intelligence and capability. We
> should be using them to increase the power of individuals at the edge,
> not cede it to the center.



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