Discussion of all things related to Public Domain

[tom poe <tompoe AT renonevada.net>]

On Friday 12 April 2002 13:40, John Dempsey wrote:
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> The most effective way to reach people on the issue is to hit them where
> they live.
> And people luv these MP3 players.
>
>
> "Software manufacturers and other information technology companies oppose
> government intervention. They say design standards for MP3 players or other
> digital equipment should be set by the industry and that
> government-mandated protections might result in a one-size-fits-all
> standard that would be unworkable and stymie the development of new
> products."
> http://www.cincypost.com/2002/apr/08/piracy040802.html
>
>
> "if you make copies of media that you purchased for your personal use, your
> Fair Use right to do so is going to magically disappear in a puff of smoke
> if this bill gets through. Make a copy of a CD for your car stereo? Forget
> it; your copy-protection-enabled CD-R drive won't let you. Rip that CD to
> MP3s, and listen to them on your computer or MP3 player? Forget that too"
> http://www.macobserver.com/editorial/2002/04/07.1.shtml
>
>
> "Want to listen to that song on your MP3 player? Fat chance."
> http://online.securityfocus.com/columnists/71
>
>
> "under CBDTPA, nearly all existing electronic devices such as personal
> computers, mainframes, camcorders, servers, MP3 players, home stereos,
> VCRs, car stereos, pocket calculators, wristwatches, cellular phones,
> microwave ovens, CB radios, cameras, electronic thermostats, CD recorders,
> photocopiers, fax machines, televisions, and rectal thermometers - would
> become illegal."
> http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/6/24616.html
>
>
> "Future MP3 players, PCs and handheld computers will no longer let you make
> all the copies you want."
> http://www.wired.com/news/politics/0,1283,51245,00.html
>
>
> OK THIS IS GETTING BORING.
> Point: MP3 Players as we know them would cease to exist.  The featuresets
> of future MP3 players would be determined by the industry, or by the FCC. 
> The point about evolution of new devices is also very solid.  How well does
> software and hardware evolve when it requires a government seal of
> approval?

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Hi:
Thanks for the, "OK, don't believe me.  But here's what mainstream media 
says."  line.  Great research.  You're hired.
Thanks,
Tom
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