[Nottingham] [Social/Chat] Thurs 17/05/2007 - Informal Nav Beers'n'Chat

[Martin]

Martin wrote:
> Martin wrote:
> [---]
>> Amidst the discussions was the opinion that Microsoft is now:
>>
>> merely fighting off new competition to maintain its present dominance;
>>
>> is getting ever more desperate;

Looks like there's yet more of the desperation that is to 'help'
Microsoft, Hollywood et al, and the RIAA:


Pirating Microsoft Windows will get you a life sentence
Killer application. No taxation without representation

http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=39642


The US copyright con is out of control
Comment: Call for life sentences highlights systemic daftness

http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=39661


And the source article:

Gonzales proposes new crime: 'Attempted' copyright infringement
Posted by Declan McCullagh

Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is pressing the U.S. Congress to enact
a sweeping intellectual-property bill that would increase criminal
penalties for copyright infringement, including "attempts" to commit piracy.

http://news.com.com/8301-10784_3-9719339-7.html



In other words, don't even "think" about it!...

Phew!!

:-(
Martin

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