Recent articles by Alan Arnott

Wireless access for free?

Wireless access for free?

Carriers must analyse the issues before jumping in. Alan Arnott looks at the wireless networking market in the wake of plans for a free wireless broadband service in NSW.
Alan Arnott Feb 19 2007, 12:21PM Mobility
Russia in the firing line

Russia in the firing line

Alan Arnott takes a look at the complex issues of international law after news popular music website Allofmp3.com is next in the firing line to be sued by the record label behemoths.
Alan Arnott Feb 5 2007, 2:01PM Security
Class Action against IBM settles

Class Action against IBM settles

Understanding the relevant industrial relations laws in the wake of a lawsuit where IBM agreed to settle for US$65 million.
Alan Arnott Jan 10 2007, 12:17PM Finance
Hacking case gets green light

Hacking case gets green light

Cross-border litigation to proceed to trial
Alan Arnott Jan 10 2007, 11:09AM Finance
Personal guarantees are crucial

Personal guarantees are crucial

Alan Arnott looks at taking the necessary steps to ensure you are not exposed when it comes to entering into a contract.
Alan Arnott Jan 9 2007, 4:43PM Training & Development
New efforts to combat spam

New efforts to combat spam

OPINION: What do new developments around unsolicited email mean for you?
Alan Arnott Oct 13 2006, 12:26PM Security
Restrictions around wireless infrastructure

Restrictions around wireless infrastructure

OPINION: Take care when you are deploying wireless broadband.
Alan Arnott Aug 31 2006, 12:07PM Collaboration
Issues around domain names

Issues around domain names

Tom Cruise’s domain name case win brings into question the legal issues surrounding domain name registration.
Alan Arnott Aug 17 2006, 11:08AM Collaboration
The ins and outs of software rollouts

The ins and outs of software rollouts

Software licenses are a strange breed of legal documentation; they are often left unread by end users and are frequently no more than a page in length.
Alan Arnott Apr 27 2006, 3:57PM Software
White-box sales: Are you legally prepared?

White-box sales: Are you legally prepared?

The sale and resale of white-box systems is a phenomenon that has grown exponentially and will almost certainly continue to do so in 2006 and into the future.
Alan Arnott Jan 30 2006, 3:28PM Hardware
Legal issues for ISPs

Legal issues for ISPs

The internet service provider industry is cutthroat and merciless and one where only the strongest players can survive.
Alan Arnott Dec 20 2005, 1:12PM Collaboration
Arrr ye scurvy scum!

Arrr ye scurvy scum!

Hard-working software resellers trying to make an honest buck are now facing a battle with software pirates that seems to be getting more heated every day.
Alan Arnott Nov 30 2005, 1:00PM Collaboration
MP3 players and product liability

MP3 players and product liability

In our last issue, I had some good news for resellers (see “Chipping at the mod-chip case” in CRN 184, 31 October, page 43).
Alan Arnott Nov 16 2005, 9:56AM Hardware
Chipping at the mod-chip case

Chipping at the mod-chip case

Mod-chips facilitate piracy by allowing gamers to sidestep anti-piracy measures that would otherwise prevent the playing of illegal, unlicensed games on Sony PlayStations, Microsoft Xboxes and other popular gaming consoles.
Alan Arnott Nov 10 2005, 2:28PM Collaboration

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