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Re: [cc-licenses] Subject: Re: Version 3.0 - List Discussion Responses

From: Terry Hancock <hancock AT anansispaceworks.com>
To: Discussion on the Creative Commons license drafts <cc-licenses AT lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: Re: [cc-licenses] Subject: Re: Version 3.0 - List Discussion Responses
Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 20:55:29 -0500

Terry Hancock wrote:

Clearly, no
pure Debian system can have this property (because only a non-free
package can actually implement the DRM -- although, in principle,
that "package" might be firmware).

I probably should retract that. I was thinking of GPLv3, but of course, it is possible to implement legally-enforceable DRM/TPM under other free licenses.

Still, it's a strong claim to argue that Debian is arguing "for DRM lock-in": that is a gross oversimplification and a smear. They are, rather, arguing for the absence of technological usage restrictions on the end user. They are, quite specifically and pointedly, against *any* form of "lock-in", DRM or otherwise.

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Terry Hancock (hancock AT AnansiSpaceworks.com)
Anansi Spaceworks http://www.AnansiSpaceworks.com

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