Do you really care it doesn't have the pretty little picture?
Sort of like counterfeit bills, if it passes at the local burger joint, its good enough. Who cares if the feds catch it at the federal bank and take it out of circulation? You got your use out of it.
This almost sounds like a setup ' see, we tried, but you cant do it on the network side we need legistlative help'. Then congress mandates an 'approved/trusted' OS+connection software+local monitoring software to get online. ( and of course new hardware to go with it so you cant disable anything 'bad' while offline either )
If you try to conect with anything other then the above either it doesnt work, or you get reported for an 'attempted circumvention'.
I really doubt it was your ISP, as i dont think any commecial service blocks specific hosts, yet. ( some 'nanny friendly' sort of add-on service not included.. )
In theory, even if they can decrypt, its a crime to do so. Yes, i know there are issues with it beign 'their network' and service terms, but i bet its illegal to wholsale decrypt since not all traffic is theirs since you cant personally control where your packets go along the way to their destination..
And if you use strong enough encryption it would take years to pass packets, rendering their network unusable and no customers would put up with that...
Aside from that rational, dont forget in theory they get held liable for any 'bad content' on their network now and open themselves up to tons of lawsuits and fines.
My thoughts exactly, there is NO reason for them to open their code. Business wise they really dont need to open their file formats either. But that would be a good inexpensive gesture on their part to help avoid future monopoly type actions against them.
The make plenty of money with office ( and windows ) totally closed, and dont realy need the 'free market' to be on board.
It boils down to if the person being arrested had a reasonable expectation of privacy. Just because you are 'out in public' doesnt mean you cant expect some level of personal privacy.
Now, the fact that there is a 'state offical' involved too, it makes things much more complex. There is no black and white 'covers all situations' answer here.
No, its the wrong thing to do. What if i choose not to dispose of the product? Why should i be penalized? Hell i should get a discount!
Good example is my collection of retro computers, ive never thrown one away yet that ive bought ( and thats over 30 machines, neatly stacked in the garage in their original cartons )
Paying at time of disposal is more accurate and equitable.
Not that im a nazi or from illinois, but getting shot for trespassing is what will happen if the come to my home wearing their stupid little 'riaa' jackets pretending to be cops.
Ever bought tires? They charge you upfront, regardless if you leave the tires at the store or take them back home. They assume you are going to dump them, even if you want to chop them up for fuel or to make a flower pot out of them.
You are automatically assumed to be a criminal and are charged as such.
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If so, they have the right.
Do you really care it doesn't have the pretty little picture?
Sort of like counterfeit bills, if it passes at the local burger joint, its good enough. Who cares if the feds catch it at the federal bank and take it out of circulation? You got your use out of it.
If you believe it is not a planet, then you have earned the title. If you accept that it IS a planet, then no 'name calling' will apply.
DejaView.. It would take snapshots of your ram and create a file off them so you could restore them later and umm *cough* bypass copy protection.
Cool little product.
They are easier to control, and rights simply become a memory and a nuisance.
Time to encrypt datapaths, and all HD content. Or is that too close to 'trusted computing' for comfort?
It still is. And anyone who disagrees is an idiot.
This almost sounds like a setup ' see, we tried, but you cant do it on the network side we need legistlative help'. Then congress mandates an 'approved/trusted' OS+connection software+local monitoring software to get online. ( and of course new hardware to go with it so you cant disable anything 'bad' while offline either )
If you try to conect with anything other then the above either it doesnt work, or you get reported for an 'attempted circumvention'.
Scary times ahead.
I really doubt it was your ISP, as i dont think any commecial service blocks specific hosts, yet. ( some 'nanny friendly' sort of add-on service not included.. )
Just encrypt the data stream.
In theory, even if they can decrypt, its a crime to do so. Yes, i know there are issues with it beign 'their network' and service terms, but i bet its illegal to wholsale decrypt since not all traffic is theirs since you cant personally control where your packets go along the way to their destination..
And if you use strong enough encryption it would take years to pass packets, rendering their network unusable and no customers would put up with that...
Aside from that rational, dont forget in theory they get held liable for any 'bad content' on their network now and open themselves up to tons of lawsuits and fines.
Watch as their customers drop them like the plague.
Isnt sentient.. Its all about light and heat and food/water use..
My thoughts exactly, there is NO reason for them to open their code. Business wise they really dont need to open their file formats either. But that would be a good inexpensive gesture on their part to help avoid future monopoly type actions against them.
The make plenty of money with office ( and windows ) totally closed, and dont realy need the 'free market' to be on board.
Once you are a member of a botnet, you have been compromised and could be sharing your music files and never even know it..
.. Millions.
Hear that RIAA? Millions of people
To me what Richard is talking about is immoral.
Personally, i feel that restricting me in ANY way is immoral to me. Perhaps RMS needs to reconsider and seriously weigh the risk and benefits.
( sure, im joking here somewhat, but you get the point: you cant start tossing in morals in a purely legal discussion about licenses )
It boils down to if the person being arrested had a reasonable expectation of privacy. Just because you are 'out in public' doesnt mean you cant expect some level of personal privacy.
Now, the fact that there is a 'state offical' involved too, it makes things much more complex. There is no black and white 'covers all situations' answer here.
You are 100% right, as the state governments are just as supportive of the invasive practices as the feds.
No, its the wrong thing to do. What if i choose not to dispose of the product? Why should i be penalized? Hell i should get a discount!
Good example is my collection of retro computers, ive never thrown one away yet that ive bought ( and thats over 30 machines, neatly stacked in the garage in their original cartons )
Paying at time of disposal is more accurate and equitable.
Why yes, yes i am. Nice of you to finally notice.
They bought it.
No one should be the least bit surprised. Its how governments work now.
Not that im a nazi or from illinois, but getting shot for trespassing is what will happen if the come to my home wearing their stupid little 'riaa' jackets pretending to be cops.
Who would have thought.
And its irresponsible to not report them.
Ever bought tires? They charge you upfront, regardless if you leave the tires at the store or take them back home. They assume you are going to dump them, even if you want to chop them up for fuel or to make a flower pot out of them.
You are automatically assumed to be a criminal and are charged as such.
Its time to encrypt EVERYTHING. ( at least until the government bans it )
Sure they know where you went, but not what you viewed or 'said' while there.