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Copy That Floppy? Go To Jahannum (Hell)

Posted by chrisd on from the as-salaam-alinux-wa-rahmatullah-wa-barakatuhu dept.

andrewdm writes "The Business Software Alliance has a new partner: the grand muftis at Al Azhar in Cairo. The New York Law Journal has an article explaining the new holy(?) alliance between the BSA and the highest religious authorities in the Egyptian Sunni Islam sect. The clerics issued a fatwa (holy edict) against piracy, saying it is "the worst type of theft and prohibited by Islam." What's next? The Pope denouncing mp3's as mortal sins?" The worst type of theft, indeed.

3 of 641 comments (clear)

  1. You Forgot... by OhYeah! · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Not a butt pirate either.

  2. Re:Idea for business opportunities! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    mostly from wankers like you :-)

  3. Re:Political Bias on Slashdot?!?! by startled · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    "Political Bias on Slashdot?!?!"

    My favorite part is the "?!?!". It looks like you're expressing disbelief. How could someone with such a low username be surprised at this? Are they e-baying low user #s again?