Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

Lexmark DMCA Case Winds On

Posted by michael on from the big-brother-inside dept.

The EFF filed a brief (brief, press release) in the ongoing case over Lexmark incorporating copyright-protected code in their printer cartridges in order to prevent competitors from producing compatible cartridges for their printers. The BBC notes some of the harmful effects of lack of competition in the industry.

2 of 353 comments (clear)

  1. Surely... by Locky · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Surely even the lawmakers realize that this law is being exploited so that the rich get richer, the poor go out of business.

  2. Fine By Me by ArchAngel21x · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I think Lexmark products are crap anyway. I would rather go with another brand any day.