I think this article was pretty good. Sometimes I sit back and wonder-- why the heck am I struggling so hard for stuff? Why not just give in and go with the flow, kick back and let others take the rein. I just can't though, it's something in me, and probably in you, too.
I was wondering, are you ever afraid of taking the reins? The OP says how they failed a few times before they had success. Is that something that keeps you in that mode of kicking back and letting others take the rein, or is the want to succeed greater than your fear of failure? Or do you simply enjoy the challenge and struggle that comes with entrepreneurship?
I don't mean to prod, I'm just curious as I'm thinking of starting my own personal project but fear it's too big to complete.
I think this is a good idea in theory, but the patent trolls are ruthless as ever. Their primary motivator is making money, and I doubt they'll stop their actions.
On the flipside, if this can garner public pressure against the trolls-- and perhaps some real action in changing the laws, I think the world would be a better place.
Real Networks is absolutely not relevant anymore. They had their "heyday" in the late 90's when dial-up was king. This is pure corporate fascism at its finest. Can't Real Networks go the way of the fallen -- and I use the term loosely -- "internet companies" of the last century.
The world needs more entrepreneurs.