Copyright Lobbies Threaten Federal College Funding

plasmacutter writes "The EFF is raising the alarm regarding provisions injected into a bill to renew federal funding for universities. These new provisions call for institutions of higher learning to filter their internet connections and twist student's arms over 'approved' digital media distribution services. 'Under said provision: Each eligible institution participating in any program under this title shall to the extent practicable — (2) develop a plan for offering alternatives to illegal downloading or peer-to-peer distribution of intellectual property as well as a plan to explore technology-based deterrents to prevent such illegal activity. Similar provisions in last year's bill did not survive committee, it appears however that this bill is headed toward the full house for vote.' Responding to recriminations over this threat to university funding, an MPAA representative claims federal funds should be at risk when copyright infringement happens on campus networks." We've previously discussed this topic, as well as similar issues.

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Damn, beer all over keyboard and monitor...again!

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RMS as a senator? Only if he gets to use his katana during senate debates.

Hell, I've been practicing Kendo and Kenjutsu since 1966 (yes I AM that old!), and would gladly give RMS some instruction in the use of the katana.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenjutsu and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kendo.

Some cool vid's on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-myBW-ubCiU&feature=related,http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czmNlnWK-m4&feature=related, and just because this is /., here is this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-kIlzLy-Tk&feature=related.