Court questions FCC's broadcast flag rules

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Break all current VCRs?

The real question in my mind is if this broadcast flag disables all the current VCRs that are out in the market.

If so, then the FCC decision is in violation of the old betamax law suit where the supreme court found that it was legal for consumers to record programs of the TV broadcasts for their own use.

There is no real difference between a VCR and a PVR. The only difference is the storage media of the program. Then, by extension, if the broadcast flag disables PVRs, it would seem logical to conclude that it too would be in violation of that supreme court ruling.

Right or wrong? Can someone speak with some authority or greater knowledge on this issue?

Posted by: zdnetreader   Posted on: 02/22/05 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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