Google Looks To Convert Print Pubs Into E-Articles 42
bizwriter writes "A patent application by Google (GOOG), filed in August 2008 and made public last week, shows that the company is trying to automate the process of splitting printed magazines and newspapers into individual articles that it could then deliver separately. Although this could allow Google to convert stacks of periodicals into electronic archives, it potentially sends the company headlong into conflict with a famous Supreme Court ruling on media law."
Re:"Reprinted by permission" (Score:4, Funny)
I'm not saying google intends to do this, but I doubt sports illustrated would let their swimsuit issue go for the same price as the rest.
Yeah, but you don't really read the swimsuit edition for "the articles."
Re:Which ruling? (Score:2, Funny)
Wait, what's this article thing you're talking about? I thought this was Slashdot.
Re:Which ruling? (Score:5, Funny)
Thank you. Now, will someone please mod the parent "informative" and my GP comment "overrated?" Thanking the mods in advance.
Understanding, thanks, salutations ... delivered on Slashdot? With cordiality? Scanning for sarcasm, hatred, malice, discontent ... clean?! Taking full claim of responsibility? Strange new feelings welling up inside me. Double checking URL ... still Slashdot! No memes? Bizarre. How to appropriately respond?
... it's been a pleasure doing business with you?"
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Re:"Reprinted by permission" (Score:4, Funny)
No kidding...those pictures are ... degrading to women. If it wasn't for the articles, I wouldn't pick up Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. Are you one of those perverts that just buys it for the pictures. You and your ilk disgust me.
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Whew...that was close. She's gone now, but my wife was standing over my shoulder. Those girls are hot!