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FCC Broadcast Flag Struck Down

Posted by Zonk on from the system-works-sometimes dept.

An anonymous reader writes "CNet is reporting that the courts have struck down the FCC's broadcast flag requirement! 'In a stunning victory for hardware makers and television buffs, a federal appeals court has tossed out government rules that would have outlawed many digital TV receivers and tuner cards starting July 1.'" The EFF has details on the flag, the official ruling is online for examination, and commentary is available from BoingBoing and Ars Technica.

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  1. These Activist Judges by nate+nice · · Score: 5, Funny

    We really need to do something about them as they are obviously out of control. Don't they know who pays for their appointers election?!

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    1. Re:These Activist Judges by ShaniaTwain · · Score: 5, Funny

      ..at least now they can get back to the important work of protecting the people from dangerous exposure to nipples.

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  2. They didn't strike it down! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    They just set it to 0.

  3. Loss for words by dlZ · · Score: 5, Funny

    Now what am I supposed to do with the warehouse of capture cards I bought to resell after this passed!?

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  4. It's the End Times! by Bullfish · · Score: 4, Funny

    A judicial ruling that makes sense. I'm scared.