Bob Frankston’s piece Kodak vs. the Internet is worth a read. The world predicted by Larry Lessig in Code and Other Laws of Cyberspace
So, although you presumably own your photographs, Kodak’s code controls them. As forecast by Lessig, the law, in this case copyright, is taking a subordinate role to code.
It’s not as bad as Bob makes out, though. You still have the option of storing the photos locally on your PC, which presumably you would. EasyShare wouldn’t likely be your only storage solution, since the camera can store up to 1500 pictures before needing to download. In fact, Kodak foresees the use of this camera as a photosharing device as well, and provides synchronization software to allow you to store your favorites on the camera – an iPod for photos.
Alec Saunders is the Vice President of Developer Relations for BlackBerry maker Research in Motion. This is his personal blog, with his personal viewpoints. Prior to this Alec was the CEO and co-founder of Calliflower — the easiest way to hold a meeting, online, on a conference call, or on the go. A double-decade veteran of product management and marketing, he spent nine years at Microsoft where he helped launch Windows 95, the first two versions of Internet Explorer, the Universal Plug and Play initiative, the push into home markets, opt-in email marketing and what might well go down in history as the very first direct email list ever.
