The Future End of Classic Computing - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

1 Apr 2002

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  Wrong. 4500+ copies is "mass distribution."

 http://www.usatoday.com/life/cyber/tech/2002/03/29/video-bootleg.htm

 In any event, the DMCA was intended to address not only those 
 who distribute copies, but those who provide "circumvention devices" 
 that enable others to engage in mass distribution. Doesn't it make as 
 much sense to go after those involved in "mass distribution"
 of the circumvention device, such as DeCSS? 
When everyone realizes the inaudability of what would be lost if
they used straight analog audio paths for copying, and thus they
finally give up on digital copying, will the Entertainment Industry
lobby for a AMCA? Will Radio Shack get busted for selling patch
cords?

DMCA is ridiculous. 

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