One Aging Geek

Monday, June 21, 2004

Teleread: Copyright zealots trying to steal away even MORE of your rights

"A forthcoming bill in the U.S. Senate would, if passed, dramatically reshape copyright law by prohibiting file-trading networks and some consumer electronics devices on the grounds that they could be used for unlawful purposes." - CNET.

The TeleRead take: The bill, pushed by Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah, could even help undermine the legality of VCRs. Ka-ching, ka-ching! How much more in campaign contributions will this one net Hatch and colleagues? More via Slashdot [TeleRead: Bring the E-Books Home]
Cripes! Orrin ("the clueless") Hatch is at it again!