Chuckun Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 Google's plans for a universal library rejected! Google's idea of a universal library archiving all books ever published is stumped by laws protecting authors' work. On Tuesday 22nd March 2011, a federal judge rejected a settlement deal Google had proposed with publishers over the Google Books archive, saying the proposed agreement went "too far" in giving Google control over the digitalization of books. "The question presented is whether the [settlement agreement] is fair, adequate, and reasonable" Judge Denny Chin wrote in his 48-page ruling. "I conclude that it is not." Google's apparent mission is "to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful." As part of that target, a deal was struck 2004 with several major libraries to digitally copy the books in their possession. Google are now said to have an archive of more than 12 million publications. The idea of having every book on earth digitally available in one universal library may seem great to many internet lovers, as the internet is a vast source of information and inspiration, however for authors and publishers, this would appear to be their worst nightmare. Google were swiftly hit with a lawsuit following their digitalised copying of said works, which later earned a 'class-action' status. After two years of negotiation, Google arrived with a long drawn out 166-page settlement deal with two industry groups, the Authors Guild and the Association of American Publishers. A reviewed version of the proposed settlement deal got a preliminary seal of approval from the courts in late 2009. However, due to masses of objections and disapprovals, Judge Chin was thereby forced to reconsider, and decided to change his mind this Tuesday. "Many of the concerns raised in the objections would be ameliorated if the [agreement] were converted from an 'opt-out' settlement to an 'opt-in' settlement," he wrote. There was also question over the morality of allowing Google any rights over orphaned books which are no longer in print. "The questions of who should be entrusted with guardianship over orphan books, under what terms, and with what safeguards are matters more appropriately decided by Congress than through an agreement among private, self-interested parties," Chin wrote in his ruling. Google say they are considering their next move in the legal battle that has already been fought for six years now. "This is clearly disappointing, but we'll review the court's decision and consider our options," a company spokeswoman said. "Like many others, we believe this agreement has the potential to open-up access to millions of books that are currently hard to find in the U.S. today." Judge Chin acknowledged the appeal of such a digital archive, but warned against letting Google be its overseer. Source: =F|A=Chuckun @ fearless-assassins.com Quote
Chuckun Posted March 23, 2011 Author Posted March 23, 2011 Haha indeed - thats why it's all being rejected They're scared of Google monopolising, they already have the capability to shut out the lights of any industry, if they were to set up a rivalling company.. Quote
Fb!N!nJa Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 they took over youtube, my version of a nightmare come true Quote
TheDuck Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 Haha indeed - thats why it's all being rejected They're scared of Google monopolising, they already have the capability to shut out the lights of any industry, if they were to set up a rivalling company.. Without googling it myself, Google is setting up its own isp, utility companies, OS operating system, manufacturing companies...among other things. From what I have seen and what I have read, google wants to be able to supply themselves with most of the resources that they already use. If you don't believe me, click this link. http://www.metacafe.com/watch/335820/google_in_the_future/ Quote
Chuckun Posted March 24, 2011 Author Posted March 24, 2011 Without googling it myself, Google is setting up its own isp, utility companies, OS operating system, manufacturing companies...among other things. From what I have seen and what I have read, google wants to be able to supply themselves with most of the resources that they already use. If you don't believe me, click this link. http://www.metacafe.com/watch/335820/google_in_the_future/ And I don't disbelieve it.. Google really are capable of anything now.. They could shut Microsoft down over night lol Quote
Chuckun Posted April 23, 2011 Author Posted April 23, 2011 UPDATE ON THIS STORY: Google have been given the go-ahead with it all. Providing they have the legal consent of the publishers, they can digitalise and distribute digital copies of books at http://books.google.com/ They will be taking a whopping 33% of the income made, whilst only 67% goes to the rightful owners. Quote
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