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[Duane Attaway]

On Thu, 7 Aug 2003, Dre G. wrote:

> "A man gives you a fish, you owe him a fish.
> Teach yourself to fish, ...go to jail for DMCA violation."

I thought a person would be more likely to be liable for patent licensing
to the 15 or so companies involved in cross licensing for the fishing
process.  One way or another, you would be litigated to death.  I guess
the DMCA is just a quicker and more efficient tool to protect the revenue
streams of big business.

Reminds me of the the .gif fiasco:

http://makeashorterlink.com/?V2B822485

(google newsgroup link)