Glad everybody thought this was so neat, but the real reason for posting was to invite comparison with the legal status of the DeCSS algorithm. I wish they'd put that in as a related link. But, you could do your own search, instead: DeCSS stories on slashdot
When will we recognize that legal maneuvering cannot and should not replace true technological protection (such as real encryption) or enforce it. Laws that say "keep your eyes closed while your computer manipulates that information" are ineffectual and contrary to the spirit of the law.
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Glad everybody thought this was so neat, but the real reason for posting was to invite comparison with the legal status of the DeCSS algorithm. I wish they'd put that in as a related link. But, you could do your own search, instead: DeCSS stories on slashdot
When will we recognize that legal maneuvering cannot and should not replace true technological protection (such as real encryption) or enforce it. Laws that say "keep your eyes closed while your computer manipulates that information" are ineffectual and contrary to the spirit of the law.