In fact I think spreading the DeCSS is a GREAT idea. If they are trying to
stop people from posting it, I think an email circulation is also in order. I
do not believe it should be down as a rebellion but history has shown the
technology advances happen more often because of hackers, crackers,etc. As it
pertains to encryption, if they develop a way to encrypt data, and then a way
is found to crack it, then a newer, better way is developed and so goes the
evolution of technology. Instead of wasting money going on a wild goose chase
to try to stop these "internet violators" which will never happen, they should
take the money and put it towards RnD of a better way to encrypt that data,
which would be the best way to solve their problem of people decrypting
material they do not want decrypted.
Kevin Blanchard
"James A. Donald" wrote:
> --
> At 12:40 PM 8/30/2000 -0700, Ernest Hua wrote:
> > So I just don't get why (other than perhaps
> > Kaplan was too personally close to the film
> > industry) Kaplan can rule against DeCSS.
>
> It is a test of will and power. Kaplan took offense at the widespread
> attitude that such an act was beyond the power of a judge, that judges not
> only should not censor thei internet, but that they *could* not censor the
> internet, that the interenet was stronger than the judiciary.
>
> It is not about copyright law. It is about power.
>
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