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[dvd-discuss] SSSCA Hearing on Oct. 25



According to NewSorge (www.newforge.com) the Security Systems Standards and 
Certifications bill is going get it's first hearing. Sen. Hollins will testify 
in front os the Senate Commerce Community about his proposed legislation.

For those unfamiliar with the SSSCA. Here is a good quote from slashdot.org to 
summarizes it.

Under the SSSCA, it would be "unlawful to manufacture, import, offer to the 
public, provide or otherwise traffic in any interactive digital device that 
does not include and utilize certified security technologies." And that rules 
out most Free software, right from the start.

The full NewsForge article: http://www.newsforge.com/article.pl?sid=01/10/19/15
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Stephen L Johnson <sjohnson@monster.org>