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Re: [dvd-discuss] Re: Lexmark Decision



On Sunday 30 March 2003 04:05, Seth Finkelstein wrote:
#         Arguably, this isn't right. There are other blocks of bits
# which will work. However, it is almost impossible for someone else to
# *find* or *derive* those other blocks of bits, because that would
# require knowing both Lexmark's language *and* program authentication
# protocols.

Creativity isn't about "easy."  The law doesn't require that expression
be without effort, nor (as far as I know) is there a limit on the difficulty
involved.  If SCC isn't willing to invest the time and effort required,
it's not up to the Court to keep their costs down.

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