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Digital-Copyright Bill Inspires Flurry of Criticism

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04-14-2002, 03:32 AM

Jason Dunn Executive Editor Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 29,160		Digital-Copyright Bill Inspires Flurry of Criticism http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=technologynews&StoryID=793164 I doubt many people knew who Senator Holdings was before last month, but he's quickly becoming famous for being the author of a very controversial bill that would radically alter the digital landscape for today's consumer. Wow. I almost sounded like a real reporter there - I'll try to avoid that from now on. "Well-connected lobbyists and everyday users alike have flooded Congress with faxes and e-mails over the last several weeks to lodge complaints against a bill that would prevent new computers, CD players and other consumer-electronics devices from playing unauthorized movies, music and other digital media files. Sen. Ernest Hollings' bill is backed by media firms such as The Walt Disney Co. DIS.N , who fear fast Internet connections and an array of digital devices such as MP3 players and CD burners will encourage consumers to seek free copies of hit singles and new movies. The South Carolina Democrat has said he introduced the bill to encourage media and technology firms to work together to stop digital piracy. Instead, it has inspired a flurry of criticism."

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