[-empyre-] pirates and clapping

[magnus at ditch.org.uk]

> At the inauguration ceremony, the Google representative said that the
> company is looking forward to
> the research outcomes, and that "they are glad to anticipate the outcomes,
> which will help us to
> make better products."

Yes, it's worth extending our piratic probe to institutions, newly created
and pirated. Open Access is one response to constraints on knowledge
sharing.

> we are the products of Google, not clients, nor "pirates."

An interesting point. Can you elaborate?

Best wishes,

Magnus