Copying Programs Could be Outlawed

SpinnerSpinner Birmingham, UK
edited June 2004 in Science & Tech
New legislation introduced late Tuesday by a group of powerful U.S. senators would let artists and entertainment companies sue creators of products, such as peer-to-peer software and copying programs, that "induce" copyright violations.
"It is illegal and immoral to induce or encourage children to commit crimes," Hatch, a Utah Republican, says in a statement. "Tragically, some corporations now seem to think that they can legally profit by inducing children to steal. Some think they can legally lure children into breaking the law with false promises of 'free music.'"
Source: PCWorld.com

Comments

  • GargGarg Purveyor of Lincoln Nightmares Icrontian
    edited June 2004
    False promises? You mean we're NOT getting free music? I thought that was the problem... :p
  • teflemingtefleming
    edited June 2004
    Are they coming after Nero next?

    Where's the line?
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