Tuesday, August 19, 2008

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Open Source Software: A Ground-breaking Legal Case

Tuesday, Aug 19, 2008 at 12:06 p.m.
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If you give something away for free, can you still control it's use? Last week, a federal court said yes, at least if you're a computer software designer, and what you're giving away is Open Source code. With Open Source software powering...

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Digital Cameras

Tuesday, Aug 19, 2008 at 12:24 p.m.
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The makers of digital cameras often promise that their products can turn novices into the next Ansel Adams. But not all of these devices are easy on beginners. We discuss the fundamentals of digital photography and how to get the most for...

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The "R" Word

Tuesday, Aug 19, 2008 at 1:06 p.m.
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The film "Tropic Thunder" is generating a firestorm of controversy over its use of the word "retard." Advocates for people with mental disabilities say the film is hurtful and insensitive; supporters of the film say it's meant to parody...

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Your Turn

Tuesday, Aug 19, 2008 at 1:32 p.m.

Whether it's the struggle for power in a former Soviet satellite, the battle for gold in Beijing, or the fight for attention on the presidential campaign trail, it's "Your Turn" to set the agenda.

The Kojo Nnamdi Show is produced by member-supported WAMU 88.5 in Washington DC.