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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.

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  1. And? by CaptainZapp · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    Where exactly is the problem mate?

    Every day I receive at least a dozen of offers for cut rate ink cartridges in my email...

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  2. Champagne Cartridges... by Tsali · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    So the ink tastes better than champagne? Or can we start reloading the cartridges with champagne? Would the readability be affected?

    These are questions I would like answered but I can't find anywhere in the article...

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