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ACM vs. RIAA

Posted by Hemos on from the battle-to-the-last dept.

stinkbomb writes "The venerable Association for Computing Machinery has posted a legal brief on it's site regarding Felten vs. RIAA. The ACM position is: 'ACM believes that the application of any law to limit the freedom to publish research on computer technology will impose a cost not only on ACM's members, but also on the academic community, the process of scientific discourse, and society in general.'"

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  1. The surgon general... by Pig+Hogger · · Score: 5, Funny

    ACM believes that the application of any law to limit the freedom to publish research on computer technology will impose a cost not only on ACM's members, but also on the academic community, the process of scientific discourse, and society in general.

    WARNING:
    The RIAA's surgeon general has determined that process of scientific disclosure can be detrimental to the health of your bottom line, and your chances of re-election.
  2. Icon suggestion: by David+Price · · Score: 2, Funny

    A human brain with a padlock running through or around it?