Toner firm gets key support in DMCA spat

It already has happened!: "It's always good to dream, but don't count on it happening. "

It already has. Read their opinion.

Change the phrase "Toner Cartridge authentication sequence" to "Game CD authentication sequence".

Better still they've said this:

"Section 1201(f) is applicable to the goal of interoperability sought by Static Control.322 The
statutory exemption in ?1201(f) was intended ?to avoid hindering competition and innovation in the
computer and software industry.?323 Congress did not intend the DMCA to change the effect of pre-
DMCA case law that allowed legitimate software developers to continue engaging in certain
activities for the purpose of achieving interoperability between computer programs.324 Not only did Congress intend that ?interoperability? include the exchange of information between computer
programs; it also intended ?for such programs mutually to use the information which has been
exchanged.?325 Interoperability necessarily includes, therefore, concerns for functionality and use, and not only of individual use, but for enabling competitive choices in the marketplace."

Thats is just the sweetest words to my ears. They reaffirmed that DMCA does not outrank reverse engineering.; Posted by: Nigel Johnstone Posted on: 10/30/03 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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Nice dream... No_Ax_to_Grind | 10/30/03

It already has happened! Nigel Johnstone | 10/30/03

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