New law to liberalize digital music copying

Dom · May 17, 2004, 06:00 PM

A US Congress subcommittee met this week to debate a consumer rights cat that affects digital music.

The consumer rights act aims to liberalize what users can do with digital music, but entertainment-industry representatives warn that the Digital Media Consumers' Rights Act of 2003, introduced last year, will open the floodgates to piracy.

However, technology experts and educators argue that passing the act would restore rights to consumers and promote innovation.

The Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection Subcommittee of the US House Committee on Energy and Commerce listened to the arguments but took no action after the Wednesday hearing. The subcommittee is expected to act on the measure this session, however.

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Source: MacWorld

Buddahpest · May 17, 2004, 07:00 PM

Power to the people!

AlternateVirus · May 17, 2004, 07:21 PM

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Originally posted by Buddahpest
Power to the people!

i have a feeling it wont be passed.

Buddahpest · May 17, 2004, 08:13 PM

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Originally posted by AlternateVirus
i have a feeling it wont be passed.

You're probably right. I just felt like posting something like that.

Judas · May 17, 2004, 11:28 PM

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Originally posted by AlternateVirus
i have a feeling it wont be passed.

don't be surprised if it ends up being passed...

May 17, 2004, 06:00 PM	#1
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	New law to liberalize digital music copying A US Congress subcommittee met this week to debate a consumer rights cat that affects digital music. The consumer rights act aims to liberalize what users can do with digital music, but entertainment-industry representatives warn that the Digital Media Consumers' Rights Act of 2003, introduced last year, will open the floodgates to piracy. However, technology experts and educators argue that passing the act would restore rights to consumers and promote innovation. The Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection Subcommittee of the US House Committee on Energy and Commerce listened to the arguments but took no action after the Wednesday hearing. The subcommittee is expected to act on the measure this session, however. Read More... _______________________ Source: MacWorld

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