 MospawWhat, too soon?Hawaiian Jellyfish
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Re: Who Cares Actually, no. Current devices are "grandfathered" in. But devices produced after the law becomes effective would be required to have the anti-copying circuitry. And not just MP3 and DIVX players, but ANY electronic device. Cell phones, digital watches, and even remote controls could theoretically be impacted.
This is special-interest legislation at its absolute worst. I sincerely hope that Sen. Hollings career goes on the "Fritz" because of this. It's obvious who he's in bed with.
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| I doubt it will pass to begin with. The hardware technology industry will likely fight this tooth and nail as it will kill their business. In the end it might just be a lobbying war between the entertainment people and the hardware people. If they really pass this then look at how many of the new computers and components will actually be bought. Nice to see the music and movie industries looking out for our economy. end sarcasm
As for me I will be perfectly happy sticking with my current NON-INVASIVE platform. A good technology is a good technology no matter how old it is and mp3 technology is pretty good. Sure something better might come along, but that doesn't kill the value of the old. Look at cassette tapes and recorders. Essentially the same technology lasted over 30 years with only a few modifications. Tape is still good...just not as perfect as digital and doesn't last as long. I know audio professionals who still swear by their old multi track tape recorders and DAT master decks. So let them kill advances in technology in the name of retaining control. We'll see which country will be the next to take the mantle of superpower after we are crushed by our own greed.
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