Introduction

Required Reading

These materials are required reading/viewing for this particular class session.

2008 Final Exam

This was the final exam for the Fall, 2008 class.

Copy of the 2008 Final Exam

A copy of the 2008 final examination has been made available.

100 years of Big Content fearing technology—in its own words

An article from Ars Technica about how companies (particularly the music industry) resists innovation.

2008 Final Exam Answer Key

This is the official Key to the Multiple Choice Questions

2008 Final Exam Answer Key Added to the Site

Answer key for the Multiple Choice Questions

Sample Essay Answer Outline (with commentary)

This outline of the essay question from 2008 was submitted by a student for evaluation. Commentary within [IN SQUARE BRACKETS].

Radio, RIAA: mandatory FM radio in cell phones is the future

Few things can better summarize how companies use technological measures (imposed via the government) to support their business model.