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Satellite Hackers Charged Under DMCA

Posted by michael on from the grounded dept.

RexHavoc writes "'Invoking the controversial Digital Millennium Copyright Act, a federal grand jury has indicted six people on charges of developing software and hardware designed to hack into paid TV satellite transmissions.' My guess is that for those who haven't already plead guilty, they will have a tough time proving that they had good intentions, unlike Dmitry Sklyarov's e-books case."

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  1. Re:Same thing Bush (America) is about to do to Ira by Pxtl · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    There is a distinct difference - Iraq is already a violent nation that invaded a neighbor and has committed violent acts against its citizens. This is more like not permitting a convicted felon from owning weapons. Similar to how they dissallowed Mitnick from going near an internet connection after he was released.

    I have no problem limiting the hardware allowed to hackers *after* they have already been proven guilty of a computer crime. Just not before.

  2. Re:That's nothing new... by pizzaman100 · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    The delivery mechanism is flawed. They're beaming it right into my house.

    Electricity is sent right to my house. Does that means I can go screw with the meter and get free power?

  3. Re:Pretty Sad by GTRacer · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    What is this, fscking Minority Report?

    It's funny you bring up that awful movie. I recently had a run-in with Parking Enforcement at my building's garage. I pulled into the entrance to ask for directions to the overflow lot, as my assigned lot was full.

    After a brief check of my car's parking sticker, I get the directions, but have my badge confiscated! I was told merely pulling into the entrance was a parking violation! So, asking for help got me in trouble with my boss *and* I was late, as I had to put up with the citation process and then go to the off-site lot!

    I tried to use the "Minority Report" argument that even if I was going to cheat and drive up the ramp, I didn't, yet was still charged as such. And the ass-jack made me turn around. So how am I violating parking policy again?

    GTRacer
    - ...(if I can't say something nice)

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    Defending IP by destroying access to it? That makes sense, RIAA/MPAA. Go to the corner until you can play nice!