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I just had to laugh when I heard about the Sony Spyware / copyright situation (DRM software being installed on the Sony music CDs). While I understand how problematic it would be to have the spyware downloaded onto a computer system to slow it down and eventually stop the entire system of those who copy CDs over and over (for whatever purpose)....I laughed because I thought it was a great idea of Sony's to "stick it" to those who continue to violate copyright and download music for re-distribution to others. I guess that's the "evil librarian" in me, but I almost think that Sony should have the right to create some type of program that would allow users to make three copies of their product (which it does before the spyware is downloaded on their systems)...but rather than downloading a spyware that reports back to Sony who is violating copyright, it should just stop playing. There should also be a label on the music that states "you have the right to copy this CD three times and after that, the CD will stop playing. There will be no refunds." I don't know that I believe violating copyright is a "right" once you purchase something for yourself (and then decide to make multiple copies for you closest 500 friends) ---and while I understand why people might want to download their CDs to their iPods or systems for personal use, I have a hard time believing that the majority of these downloads are legal. Unfortunately, the ones who violate copyright have made it harder to teach others that this is wrong / illegal. I'm afraid that this lawsuit will open a new Pandora's box that will cause some serious problems, especially for libraries and librarians. Here are links about the story, if you haven't seen it: http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,123362,00.asp http://www.pcworld.com/resource/article/0,aid,123543,pg,1,RSS,RSS,00.asp http://www.redherring.com/Article.aspx?a=14414&hed=Sony+Spyware+Draws+Lawsuits ~Shonda Shonda Brisco, MLIS US / Technology Librarian Fort Worth Country Day School Fort Worth, TX sbrisco@fwcds.org http://www.fwcds.org/campus/libraries/default.asp -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------