What if the path is generated by the software? The CNC software I remember using in a class would design a path for you. Granted, most of the time it was terrible, but it still would auto-generate.
Would only a single path be copyrightable? Would other paths that give the same product be considered a derivative work? What about one that was less efficient?
I have a feeling the lawyers are going to be discussing this one for a while
So you're saying shredding/burning records, cementing up doors to rooms (bad analogy, but I'm too lazy to think), and changing locks on other doors would be 9.5 months of jail time?
They'll "let" other people use them.... and then sue them. Without even looking at it, I'm sure some of the patents are so broad I'm violating one by breathing.
As has been said several other times in the thread: LAN and dedicated servers don't get them monthly subscriptions fees and more effective anti-piracy. That, and 4 people playing on one machine = $60. Four people on four machines = $240.
For some reason I remember hearing about the loss of structure in my high school chem class. Is there something new/different about this other than the video?
The way I choose to view it, so long as $porn_site decided to, of their own free will, say "Hey feds, have a look at these things and start busting the child porn pervs", that's fine. If the access was requested by the enforcers.... That, I see as going a lot closer to the slippery slope you mention.
Whenever you have to ask where something is in the Constitution, the answer is "Interstate Commerce". Even when it shouldn't be or isn't.
Especially when it shouldn't be or isn't.
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Else explain why friends with no cars aren't getting fined or in jail.
In the same vein, friends with no health aren't getting fined or in jail, either.
People with cars have to get car insurance. People with health have to get health insurance. I see no major problems here.
We already have that. It's called a shotgun.
What if the path is generated by the software? The CNC software I remember using in a class would design a path for you. Granted, most of the time it was terrible, but it still would auto-generate.
Would only a single path be copyrightable? Would other paths that give the same product be considered a derivative work? What about one that was less efficient?
I have a feeling the lawyers are going to be discussing this one for a while
So you're saying shredding/burning records, cementing up doors to rooms (bad analogy, but I'm too lazy to think), and changing locks on other doors would be 9.5 months of jail time?
Strange, I'm replying to this post right now an@$&#$%^#!*! NO CARRIER
They'll "let" other people use them.... and then sue them. Without even looking at it, I'm sure some of the patents are so broad I'm violating one by breathing.
As has been said several other times in the thread: LAN and dedicated servers don't get them monthly subscriptions fees and more effective anti-piracy. That, and 4 people playing on one machine = $60. Four people on four machines = $240.
For some reason I remember hearing about the loss of structure in my high school chem class. Is there something new/different about this other than the video?
The way I choose to view it, so long as $porn_site decided to, of their own free will, say "Hey feds, have a look at these things and start busting the child porn pervs", that's fine. If the access was requested by the enforcers.... That, I see as going a lot closer to the slippery slope you mention.
Whenever you have to ask where something is in the Constitution, the answer is "Interstate Commerce". Even when it shouldn't be or isn't. Especially when it shouldn't be or isn't.