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Re: [dvd-discuss] Re: Sen. Hollings plans to introduce DMCA sequel: The SSSCA
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- Subject: Re: [dvd-discuss] Re: Sen. Hollings plans to introduce DMCA sequel: The SSSCA
- From: Seth Johnson <seth.johnson(at)realmeasures.dyndns.org>
- Date: Sun, 09 Sep 2001 18:24:18 -0400
- CC: Jay Sulzberger <jays(at)panix.com>, Harald Koch <chk(at)pobox.com>, cryptography(at)wasabisystems.com
- Organization: Real Measures
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Arnold, the computer is a logic device, not a consumer appliance.
While I don't like the possible outcomes of "computers as private
property being violated" line, what you may own will not be a logic
device.
Seth Johnson
Committee for Independent Technology
"Arnold G. Reinhold" wrote:
>
> I think the key point is that it doesn't outlaw private ownership of
> home computers. It merely requires all home computers to include
> provisions that allow the State to control what it is used for and to
> trace any information it produces. In this regard it is exactly the
> same as the laws in the old Soviet Union that forbid private
> ownership of a typewriter unless it was registered with the local
> police department, with a typing sample provided.
>
> At least the enemy has finally removed his mask.