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DMCA 2, Freedom 0

Posted by chrisd on from the fascism-to-protect-profits dept.

Politech is featuring this press release from EFF stating Judge Garrett Brown of the Federal District Court in Trenton, New Jersey, threw out the EFF-Felten case challenging the DMCA after less than 25 minutes of debate. DoJ and RIAA both made motions to dismiss the case, which the court granted. We'll have a story about what occurred at the hearing tomorrow. EFF plans to appeal. In addition, 2600 is reporting that they've lost their Appeal in the 2nd Circuit court.

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  1. Re:I guess... by Yottabyte84 · · Score: 1, Redundant

    All the charities represneted were given at least $10,000. Win isn't quite the word but the EFF did get $10,000

  2. I think you're wrong by Walter+Bell · · Score: 0, Redundant

    The DMCA has made it more difficult for me to share and download media files.

    The DMCA has made it more difficult for me to get a decent DVD player on Linux for the few DVDs that are actually worth paying for.

    The DMCA has made me more concerned that any security related coding I do in the future might actually be illegal.

    I would be willing to stop sharing and downloading pirated software and media files forever in exchange for the repeal of the DMCA. It is a grave threat to free speech and it's worth some sacrifice to see it end.

    ~wally