[Gllug] FC: Dmitry Sklyarov can go home -- but must testify against Elcomsoft (fwd)

[Pete Ryland]

On Fri, Dec 14, 2001 at 07:20:23PM +0000, Stig Brautaset wrote:
> * Kieran Barry <kieran at esperi.demon.co.uk> spake thus:
> > Hi,
> > 
> > Thought the list might be interested in the following.
> > 
> > Looks like Dmitry has to testify with the threat of prosecution
> > hanging over him if he doesn't behave...
> 
> Didn't read all of it because I started laughing so hard when I got to
> the line below. 
> 
> > Mr. Sklyarov will be prohibited from violating any laws during the
> > year, including copyright laws.  
> 
> So, from this statement, can one assume that most people are allowed to
> violate any laws (esp. copyright laws)? Or is my english-skills making a
> fool out of me (again)?

I too had a chuckle at that.  I think what they mean is that if he violates
a law, he will not only be prosecuted for that, he will also be sent back
again to face this charge.

Pete
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