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Steve Jobs, Encloser

February 6, 2007 | By Jonathan Rowe

The commons of quiet is often enclosed by new technology.

Apple Claims to Own the Word “Pod"

August 16, 2006 | By David Bollier

Apple claims to own the word “pod." Despite their non-conformist rhetoric, Apple is downright conventional when it comes to boosting profits at others' expense.

The Tragedy of the Corporation

May 18, 2006 | By Jonathan Rowe

The tragedy of the corporation: the Microsoft-Apple rivalry highlights the weakness of our economic system.

Apple Corps v. Apple Computer

March 31, 2006 | By David Bollier

The Beatles square off with Steve Jobs over rights to the name "Apple."