__/ [ Mark Kent ] on Thursday 28 September 2006 07:37 \__
> begin oe_protect.scr
> Jerry McBride <mcbrides9@xxxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
>> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>>
>>> Microsoft sues over source code theft
>>>
>>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>> | Microsoft has filed a federal lawsuit against an alleged hacker who
>>> | broke through its copy protection technology, charging that the
>>> | mystery developer somehow gained access to its copyrighted source code.
>>> `----
>>>
>>> http://news.zdnet.com/2100-3513_22-6119892.html
>>>
>>> For all I know, Microsoft was unable force the developer to stop
>>> distributing the software as no law was broken (the ISP was contacted,
>>> but there was no way of making a compelling legal accusation). It seems
>>> to me as though Microsoft make up stories to frame the lad. Will there be
>>> a witch hunt for 'DVD Jon' next...?
>>
>> The ONLY way he/she has a chance in hell, is if he/she has a bankroll for
>> protection. Microsoft is in the position to buy anything they desire, even
>> the truth, if someone were to put a price on it.
>
> They've already done it once, with the blessing of the US government. I
> can't see the US government standing up for people in front of Power,
> Business Interests or Money.
They lost the case against DVD John. I hope this one will be no exception.
And thank goodness for the ability to play bloody DVD's on Linux. Many
people simply forget where those privileges came from. In this case,
shatterring Microsoft DRM is a key to migration of music files to Linux.
It's one of Microsoft's strongest lockins. And if Linux does not get DRM,
then much of the ability to convert users is lost, especially when Vista is
adopted (will take ages after it's shipped).
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