Justice Department spokeswoman Chris Watney denied that the chosen review board's final report would be altered before release.
Then why does their agreement with the review boards allow them to alter the final report?
The only part that may go unreleased, she said, is the software's source code, which would be the proprietary information of the company that developed it, and which could also help criminals evade Carnivore.
I want to evade Carnivore. Does that make me a criminal?
The Library Association does not endorse the use of filtering software in libraries. The use of such software is inconsistent with the commitment or duty of a library or information service to provide all publicly available information in which its users claim legitimate interest. Access to information should not be restricted except as required by law.
Filtering software
Filtering is the term used to describe the use of software that restricts or blocks access to material on the Internet. Such software is intended to prevent access to undesirable and extreme material.
Many library or information services are providing their users with access to the Internet. The provision of unrestricted Internet access raises a number of concerns, for example, that a library user may access illegal material or that a child may see inappropriate material in a library. The use of filtering software may be considered as one way of addressing these concerns. The consequence of the use of filtering technologies is, however, to deny users reasonable access to information in digitised form.
It seems rather apparent that Metallica's attorney knows they don't have a leg to stand on against the colleges. If the copyright violations of which King complains are so damaging to Dr. Dre & Metallica, why would they wait?
If Napster is so harmful to Metallica's livelihood, why is Metallica choosing to wait to sue our nation's colleges?
The American Library Association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services.
I. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.
II. Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.
III. Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide information and enlightenment.
IV. Libraries should cooperate with all persons and groups concerned with resisting abridgment of free expression and free access to ideas.
V. A person's right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, age, background, or views.
VI. Libraries which make exhibit spaces and meeting rooms available to the public they serve should make such facilities available on an equitable basis, regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of individuals or groups requesting their use.
It is really cool that Apple released all their old software (System 7.5.5 and back) for free download and use (no support of course). System 7.5.5 was codename Unity. At the time, it could run on every Macintosh computer ever made. Quite a feat of software engineering at the OS level.
On the other hand, the Mac OS X beta costs $29.99. Thirty dollars is a lot to pay, though my copy is on its way. If I had a Palm (and most of the rest of my family does), I would be quite happy to pay $20 for an OS update -- provided there was anything in the OS I needed.
Apple Macintosh computers are considered the most environmentally friendly machines available. This is not a reason I use one, but it is nice to know. Though I expect Apple CRT monitors are no better than anyone else's, using lead to shield the radiation, I wonder if the new LCD, especially the 22 inch model are environmentally friendly.
It's being spun by the OKS administration as the student trying to make money ("don't be an entrepreneur") off of the copyrights, although no evidence has been presented or found for that allegation.
There is a right to privacy. The Supreme Court has ruled as such.
However, courts do not enjoy a right to privacy by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, keeping court proceedings "private" or closed is the hallmark of a society antithetical to American values. A free society does not hide its court's proceedings because justice cannot exist when the doings of the courts are hidden.
When Congress created the current three-tiered system of courts under Article III of the Constitution in 1896, United States Commissioners could be appointed by district judges to handle preliminary matters in criminal cases, like receiving bonds. In 1940, Congress expanded the duties of Commissioners to include trial of petty criminal offenses by consent. The Federal Magistrates Act of 1968 replaced the Commissioner with a position of Magistrate. In 1990, the title magistrate was changed to Magistrate Judge.
Magistrate Judges are appointed by judges of the district court for a term of eight years. They may dispose of minor criminal offenses and may hold bench or jury trials in civil actions on consent of the parties. In addition, Magistrate Judges handle preliminary proceedings in felony matters, report and recommend to the district court on dispositive matters in civil cases, act as masters when appointed, and manage and rule on nondispositive matters in civil cases.
Magistrate Judge Marcia A. Crone, the (gagging) judge in this case, is up for reappointment as of August 16, 2000. See my post below for more.
The judge is Magistrate Judge Marcia A. Crone of the United States District Court of the Southern District of Texas. You can see her info here.
The phone number given for her btw is #(713)250-5840. Call and complain.
She is also up for reappointment as of August 16 for a new 8 year term. Unfortunately comments were due March 15 -- conveniently well before the gag order expired & anyone in the public became aware of her egregious actions.
Hold on a second. This is an industry trade show. But it can tell the industry which of its products it is allowed to showcase & which it is not. What the F--?
Isn't this illegal somehow? If I have a product - a perfectly legal product - which I want to sell, why can't I showcase it an industry meeting?
I wonder what other past technologies this HIGHLY-QUESTIONABLE practice has been able to stifle? So, whoever owns CeBit gets to decide the course of the industry and not the industry itself?
Whoo-hoo! Now if only the airport support were there -- i wouldn't have to change a thing with my current system. Anyone know how much the Mac OS 9 "emulation" layer will be able to access the G3/G4 hardware? Or does all talking to hardware have to be routed through OS X
In other words, if any one is paying attention: it is NOT Judge Chaplain (Motley Fool made a mistake which/. is repeating), it is Judge Kaplan.
On July 14 EFF's defense team filed a motion to disqualify Judge Lewis Kaplan from presiding over the DeCSS trial after
discovery revealed that he advised Time Warner on DVD matters while in private practice. Judge Kaplan was a partner in the
powerhouse NY law firm Paul Weiss when he counseled Time Warner, a plaintiff in the case, on antitrust issues related to DVD
technology, an issue to be decided in this case.
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Justice Department spokeswoman Chris Watney denied that the chosen review board's final report would be altered before release.
Then why does their agreement with the review boards allow them to alter the final report?
The only part that may go unreleased, she said, is the software's source code, which would be the proprietary information of the company that developed it, and which could also help criminals evade Carnivore.
I want to evade Carnivore. Does that make me a criminal?
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Gratuitous pi reference, huh?
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bugger off
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The UK Library Association has a policy statement which is against filtering software:
The Library Association does not endorse the use of filtering software in libraries. The use of such software is inconsistent with the commitment or duty of a library or information service to provide all publicly available information in which its users claim legitimate interest. Access to information should not be restricted except as required by law.
Filtering software
Filtering is the term used to describe the use of software that restricts or blocks access to material on the Internet. Such software is intended to prevent access to undesirable and extreme material.
Many library or information services are providing their users with access to the Internet. The provision of unrestricted Internet access raises a number of concerns, for example, that a library user may access illegal material or that a child may see inappropriate material in a library. The use of filtering software may be considered as one way of addressing these concerns. The consequence of the use of filtering technologies is, however, to deny users reasonable access to information in digitised form.
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It seems rather apparent that Metallica's attorney knows they don't have a leg to stand on against the colleges. If the copyright violations of which King complains are so damaging to Dr. Dre & Metallica, why would they wait?
If Napster is so harmful to Metallica's livelihood, why is Metallica choosing to wait to sue our nation's colleges?
Maybe their case is not so cut and dry after all?
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If there's a national organization of Librarians, they need to get on top of this ASAP.
There is and they are completely against censorship of this or any nature.
The Library Bill of Rights, created by the The American Library Association, states:
The American Library Association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services.
I. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.
II. Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.
III. Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide information and enlightenment.
IV. Libraries should cooperate with all persons and groups concerned with resisting abridgment of free expression and free access to ideas.
V. A person's right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, age, background, or views.
VI. Libraries which make exhibit spaces and meeting rooms available to the public they serve should make such facilities available on an equitable basis, regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of individuals or groups requesting their use.
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Now Wired is reporting on the incident.
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It is really cool that Apple released all their old software (System 7.5.5 and back) for free download and use (no support of course). System 7.5.5 was codename Unity. At the time, it could run on every Macintosh computer ever made. Quite a feat of software engineering at the OS level.
On the other hand, the Mac OS X beta costs $29.99. Thirty dollars is a lot to pay, though my copy is on its way. If I had a Palm (and most of the rest of my family does), I would be quite happy to pay $20 for an OS update -- provided there was anything in the OS I needed.
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Apple Macintosh computers are considered the most environmentally friendly machines available. This is not a reason I use one, but it is nice to know. Though I expect Apple CRT monitors are no better than anyone else's, using lead to shield the radiation, I wonder if the new LCD, especially the 22 inch model are environmentally friendly.
www.apple.com/about/environment
On another topic, chromium causes cancer yet most vitamin manufactures insist on putting it into their formulas. Why I do not know.
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LoL! I hope we get some more submissions.
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You can read the story in the OKU newspaper, the Daily O'Collegian, here:
OSU police seize student's computer
It's being spun by the OKS administration as the student trying to make money ("don't be an entrepreneur") off of the copyrights, although no evidence has been presented or found for that allegation.
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If you want to report any other crimes (hint, hint) to the Oklahoma State campus police, just use this nice form:
Report A Crime to OKU
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Yes really.
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Sorry. Not on it. What exactly is it?
And, oh, yes, I stand by my original statement.
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No. The G4 is affordable. From the Apple store, you can get a box for $1,599. Used G4's are even cheaper and available from many sources online.
400MHz PowerPC G4
1MB L2 cache
64MB SDRAM memory
20GB Ultra ATA drive
DVD-ROM w/DVD-Video
RAGE 128 Pro graphics
Gigabit Ethernet
56K internal modem
Drop the 56k modem to save $50 more.
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You can read the position of the gagged party (annoy.com) here: http://www.pointingfingers.com/c urrent_indictment/.
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There is a right to privacy. The Supreme Court has ruled as such.
However, courts do not enjoy a right to privacy by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, keeping court proceedings "private" or closed is the hallmark of a society antithetical to American values. A free society does not hide its court's proceedings because justice cannot exist when the doings of the courts are hidden.
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Read here:
United States Magistrate Judges
When Congress created the current three-tiered system of courts under Article III of the Constitution in 1896, United States Commissioners could be appointed by district judges to handle preliminary matters in criminal cases, like receiving bonds. In 1940, Congress expanded the duties of Commissioners to include trial of petty criminal offenses by consent. The Federal Magistrates Act of 1968 replaced the Commissioner with a position of Magistrate. In 1990, the title magistrate was changed to Magistrate Judge.
Magistrate Judges are appointed by judges of the district court for a term of eight years. They may dispose of minor criminal offenses and may hold bench or jury trials in civil actions on consent of the parties. In addition, Magistrate Judges handle preliminary proceedings in felony matters, report and recommend to the district court on dispositive matters in civil cases, act as masters when appointed, and manage and rule on nondispositive matters in civil cases.
Magistrate Judge Marcia A. Crone, the (gagging) judge in this case, is up for reappointment as of August 16, 2000. See my post below for more.
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The judge is Magistrate Judge Marcia A. Crone of the United States District Court of the Southern District of Texas. You can see her info here.
The phone number given for her btw is #(713)250-5840. Call and complain.
She is also up for reappointment as of August 16 for a new 8 year term. Unfortunately comments were due March 15 -- conveniently well before the gag order expired & anyone in the public became aware of her egregious actions.
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Hold on a second. This is an industry trade show. But it can tell the industry which of its products it is allowed to showcase & which it is not. What the F--?
Isn't this illegal somehow? If I have a product - a perfectly legal product - which I want to sell, why can't I showcase it an industry meeting?
I wonder what other past technologies this HIGHLY-QUESTIONABLE practice has been able to stifle? So, whoever owns CeBit gets to decide the course of the industry and not the industry itself?
This sticks to high heaven.
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Whoo-hoo! Now if only the airport support were there -- i wouldn't have to change a thing with my current system. Anyone know how much the Mac OS 9 "emulation" layer will be able to access the G3/G4 hardware? Or does all talking to hardware have to be routed through OS X
--
In other words, if any one is paying attention: it is NOT Judge Chaplain (Motley Fool made a mistake which /. is repeating), it is Judge Kaplan.
On July 14 EFF's defense team filed a motion to disqualify Judge Lewis Kaplan from presiding over the DeCSS trial after discovery revealed that he advised Time Warner on DVD matters while in private practice. Judge Kaplan was a partner in the powerhouse NY law firm Paul Weiss when he counseled Time Warner, a plaintiff in the case, on antitrust issues related to DVD technology, an issue to be decided in this case.
Judge Kaplan was Time Warner's Lawyer on DVD Issues
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Judge Kaplan -- in the DeCSS case -- refuses to recuse himself even though he has his own little conflict of interest.
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Interesting analysis.
Any ways, this particular amicus brief was filed by:
DAVID O. CARSON DAVID W. OGDEN
General Counsel Assistant Attorney General
J. KENT DUNLAP MARK B. STERN
SCOTT R. McINTOSH
United States Copyright Office Attorneys,
Appellate Staff Library of Congress
ALBIN F. DROST
Acting General Counsel
Counsel for the United States
JUSTIN HUGHES
United States Patent and Trademark Office
According to the linked brief -- but the layout is really bad.
Wired magazine: http://www.wired.com/news/b usiness/0,1367,38692,00.html.
The news media says the brief comes from the Copyright Office.
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