The Supreme Court finding of Leegin v PSKS over manufacturers setting prices will have little impact in the computer software and hardware markets because many anti-competitive practices have been in effect for years. (more…)
Apple released Quicktime 7.2 today. This release is highly desirable since it adds full screen viewing of video, a feature long missing from the general release of Quicktime and widely available in free video players from other companies. Previously you had to purchase Quicktime Pro from Apple for $29.99 to get this functionality. This is an interesting study in forcing end users to upgrade by requirement. (more…)