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Unique ID Codes for CD / DVD Manufacturers

Posted by timothy on from the isn't-the-free-market-over-there dept.

terrymr writes: "The movie & recording industry are lobbying hard for the European Union to require all CDs & DVDs to carry unique source identifiers to aid in combatting piracy. They are also demanding tougher penalties for infringers. It seems the only people who would be hit by the ID code requirement would be the legitimate manufacturers as the pirates simply wouldn't bother."

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  1. Dont they know? by rawg · · Score: 0, Redundant


    Dont they know that Music wants to be free!

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    The above is not worth reading.