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UK ISPs ordered to block Pirate Bay website

...blocking of websites should not be viewed as a silver bullet," Nicholas Lansman, secretary general of ISPA, said in a statement. "We hope that this... Read more

30 April, 2012

Web porn should be opt-in, MPs say

...guarantee that filtering will not be used for other content. – Nicholas Lansman, ISPA "Government should concentrate on helping educate consumers to ensure they know... Read more

18 April, 2012

Anonymous posts face legal shake-up

MPs and peers have recommended forcing social networks and service providers to take down anonymously posted comments if they receive a complaint that they are defamatory Read more

20 October, 2011 by David Meyer

Film studios win Newzbin2 blocking case against BT

Six US film studios have won a case against BT, which must block file-sharing Usenet site Newzbin2 after a landmark decision at the High Court Read more

28 July, 2011 by Tom Espiner

Web blocking could be illegal, says top EU legal adviser

One of the European Court of Justice's advisers has attacked a decision by Belgian courts to force an ISP to filter and block the distribution of copyrighted content via P2P Read more

15 April, 2011 by David Meyer

Vaizey sets ISP costs for chasing suspected web pirates

...contrary to the promotion of the digital economy," ISPA secretary general Nicholas Lansman said in a statement. Beneficiary pays When the issue was raised in... Read more

24 January, 2011 by Ben Woods

Facebook, Yahoo and ISPs plead for UK free speech

...AOL UK senior counsel Lisa Fitzgerald, ISP Association (ISPA) secretary-general Nicholas Lansman, and Mumsnet chief executive Justine Roberts. "The English law of defamation is... Read more

19 November, 2010 by David Meyer

ISPs hit back at sharing cost of copyright crackdown

...the 'beneficiary pays' principle and is disappointed with today's announcement," Nicholas Lansman, ISPA secretary general, said in a statement on Tuesday. "Full-cost recovery... Read more

15 September, 2010 by Tom Espiner

Copyright crackdown dominates ISPA 'villain' awards

...are the highlights of the ISPA award ceremony," ISPA secretary general Nicholas Lansman said in a statement. "The internet, now a major accelerator of the... Read more

9 June, 2010 by David Meyer

ISPs failing to protect Internet kids

...making the Web a safe place for children to surf. But Nick Lansman, secretary general of ISPA, now says the industry is powerless to deal... Read more

26 February, 2001 by Wendy McAuliffe

Demon Case: ISPA moves to defend ISPs

...Parliamentary Internet Group to arrange an urgent meeting. ISPA director general Nicholas Lansman said: "We're united in this case. We're incredibly concerned -- ISPs... Read more

29 March, 1999 by Chiyo Robertson
ISPs attack 'misguided' site-blocking plan

ISPs attack 'misguided' site-blocking plan

...peers' excellent scrutiny of the bill to date," ISPA general secretary Nicholas Lansman said in the statement. "However, in this instance, our members are extremely... Read more

4 March, 2010 by David Meyer

Digital Economy Bill: Industry disputes gov't claims

...undermine the backbone of the digital economy," the industry group said. Nicholas Lansman, ISPA's general secretary, said in the statement that the government's... Read more

20 November, 2009 by David Meyer

Average broadband speeds rising, says Ofcom

...to provide a more complete assessment for consumers," ISPA secretary general Nicholas Lansman said in a statement. ISPA praised Ofcom for highlighting the factors that... Read more

28 July, 2009 by David Meyer

Digital Britain report panned by Tories, experts

...succeed, release the identities of the infringers to the rights holders. Nicholas Lansman, the secretary general of the ISP Association, said the group was pleased... Read more

17 June, 2009 by David Meyer

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BrownieBoy

I had a quick skim through the PDF. It seems to be that many of these so-called cost savings would be down to a hardware refresh. Although...

1 hour ago by BrownieBoy on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
bobandroid

496,999 BT Fon Hotspots lovingly situated in your next door neighbours garden, no matter how you dress that up its still a pup... Not where I need...

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apexwm

Jack : I was hoping you could provide us a summary since you are familiar with this report. I am not yet sure how much of my time I'd like to...

5 hours ago by apexwm on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
Smilig Eddie

2 – 4 more weeks of waiting: how many buyers are going to decide instead to see what the iPhone 5 offers? Consumer trust in the brand has also...

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SRist

So it looks like this was a complete red herring - Adobe are allowing upgrades from Photoshop CS3, CS4 and CS5 at the same price. When did this...

6 hours ago by SRist on Photoshop users attack Adobe upgrade policy change
Jack Schofield

@apexwm Have you considered either (a) reading the story above or (b) reading the PDF? There are answers in both.

7 hours ago by Jack Schofield on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
apexwm

I would love to hear why Microsoft believes that "upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7 pays for itself in a year, in increased productivity and...

8 hours ago by apexwm on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
debsmk

I have just changed mine to white they said 3 to 5 days

9 hours ago by debsmk on Samsung Galaxy 'S3' delayed by special paint
Atangana

I would like a job for me and do good to their tackiness vellent my help I will do my best to help you mercie for all

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BrownieBoy

Well done to IDC for producing a report that says using XP is a waste of money. Only 11 years too late with it is all....

11 hours ago by BrownieBoy on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
Jack Schofield

@Burn-IT ...which doesn't mean it isn't true ;-) I'll be interested if you can find any properly-researched, independent data from any of the...

12 hours ago by Jack Schofield on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
Burn-IT

As said, sponsored by Microsoft........

13 hours ago by Burn-IT on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
mrbigdong

@620W, I mine 1 BTC/daily for cost of 1.7eur, they naysayers regurgitate the rubbish they read as usual

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Mike Denton

If the link to the next section existed that would be awesome.... Guess I have to ask uncle google where it is

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Don't blame CEO, they want RIM win. RIM has strange culture and self distruct political environment. In RIM if a new hired person figure out...

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That we have :-) Retailers don't buy stuff to lie around in warehouses, particularly with fast moving technology products. If they didn't think...

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JohneKerr

I think that we have been here before, shipments are not equal to sales. Correct?

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