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How To Frame a Printer For Copyright Infringement
An anonymous reader writes "Have you ever wondered what it takes to get 'caught' for copyright infringement on the Internet? Surprisingly, actual infringement is not required. The New York Times reports that researchers from the computer science department at the University of Washington have just released a study that examines how enforcement agencies monitor P2P networks and what it takes to receive a complaint today. Without downloading or sharing a single file, their study attracted more than 400 copyright infringement complaints. Even more disturbing is their discovery that illegal P2P participation can be easily spoofed; the researchers managed to frame innocent desktop machines and even several university printers, all of which received bogus complaints."
Maybe now my employer will have to take down that LaserJet IIIp and upgrade to a newer model.
What the hell does that mean?
So, will we have a variant on the Chewbacca defense?
... if the toner cartridge won't fit, you must acquit."
:-P
"Why would a printer, an inanimate object with no reproductive organs, be downloading pornography? It doesn't fit
Seriously though, it's good to see some credible research demonstrating that the methods that are used to identify file-sharers are completely arbitrary and can't be demonstrated to be valid.
It would be nice to finally have enough evidence that Judges could basically say "Well, this methodology has been dis-credited, you need actual evidence."
Now, if you excuse me, I'm going to try to devise a way to make it look like our printer has been downloading Will Farrel movies and films with Natalie Portman.
Cheers
Lost at C:>. Found at C.
Time to exact my revenge on that stupid Lexmark E240 of the 5th floor.
Power corrupts. Absolute power...is even more fun.
Oh shut the fuck up Anonymous Coward.
Were the printers imprisoned?
Deleted
Yay.
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!
Clippy: Looks like you're making a letter. Would you like help?
Clippy: Looks like your letter is finished. Would you like me to print it?
Clippy: Looks like you're infringing on a copyright. Would you like me to call you a lawyer?
* Throws computer out window *
I'm a spanish Inquisitor, you insensitive clod!
GAAH! MY PRINTER IS ON FIRE!!! PUT IT OUT! PUT IT OUT!
This is completely ridiculous and I'm sure any judge would see a printer downloading copyrighted songs as completely silly.
So, anyone wanna help me get NetBSD on my Epson?
You are welcome on my lawn.
Ha HAH! The Spanish Inquisition never expected a Hewlett Packard !
Then think of the Inquisitees, you insensitive clod!
I am a v1ral sig. Plse c0py me and h3lp me spread. Thank y0u?
and you are quite unexpected
Help test the
We need an UN declaration on Machine Rights. There are no punishment for smash, throw out windows, sued for file sharing without a fair judgement or even (is hard for me to write this, human cruelty have no limits) install windows in them.
How you think a singularity will decide to show up in such environment?
"I like to lick butts!" by MobileTatsu-NJG (#32700246) (Score:5, Informative)
You must be new here. Amongst our weaponry are such diverse elements as fear, surprise, ruthless efficiency, an almost fanatical devotion to the Pope, and nice red uniforms - Oh damn! I can't say it - you'll have to say it.
mcgrew's razor: Never attribute to stupidity that which can be explained by greedy self-interest
"You are accused of heresy, in thought, word and deed! How do you plead?"
PC LOAD LETTER
{2} 'ere! How do you know its ip?
{1} It's barcoded on the side of its base.
{2} It's a fair cop, but technology's to blame.
etc., etc....
Networked printer needs paper, badly.
Your ad here. Ask me how!
And during the trial, when the printer's defense lawyers try to prove its innocent, the witness a.k.a. the fax machine yelled: "You can't handle the truth."
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Only old people expect the Korean inquisition.
I'm not a Troll, it's reverse psychology.
"You saved 1968." - Ms. Valerie Pringle to the crew of Apollo 8
but if the only evidence presented at the case was the odd behavior you would be found not-guilty
Unless you're black or hispanic and live in Texas.
I was taught to respect my elders. The trouble is, it's getting harder and harder to find some.
PC Load letter, what the fuck does that mean?!
If I go outside every night wearing overalls covered in blood stains, dig holes in my front yard, and bury body sized bundles wrapped in garbage bags every night for a couple of weeks, I'll probably be investigated for murder.
Hm, good point-- I better start using the back yard.
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someone should start spoofing MPAA machines of sharing music and RIAA machines of sharing movies...that should make for some fireworks!
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Indeed this subtle joke was missed by the HP Printer posting on slashdot.