The divided west [ft.com]
This commentary highlights the difference of thinking between the US and Europe. The first point is that europe has taken the view that sept 11 was no longer al-Qaeda vrs westernism, but now a US versus who knows what. The second is the examination of thoose effects diving the europe us viewpoints.

Winer tells Joel why Groove can’t bet exclusively on being a platform. “Most proposed platforms don’t make it. It’s just a fact. It’s not my fault. It’s not yours.” [Scripting News]

The Overall read talks about the role of a Platform Vendor in thier market.

InfoWorld: Apple’s Xserve appeals to new breed. [Hack the Planet]

MP3 royalty assurances are worthless – Vorbis author. Curate’s Ogg [The Register]

Jabber Could Get An IETF Working Group [Slashdot]