[A83] Re: DS Thread Extended onto this list
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[A83] Re: DS Thread Extended onto this list
The problem is that TI doesn't have to be able to win an actual lawsuit,
they don't have to be right, the idea of being sued is enough to make
most people think twice.
As far as I know, nobody likes that DMCA you've got in the US, and it
might very well be unconstitutional. Now all we need is a volunteer to
find out for sure....
If you wanna take on TI and try the DMCA in court, be my guest. The
way I see it, getting somebody on the other side of the big pont to
release "the big secret" is a much saner idea though. (Pietje Puk would
love too, LOL.)
Grtz,
Rob van Wijk
> Scott Dial writes:
> > v1.15 os is copyrighted by TI. The license to use it does not
> > include any rights to modify or distribute. Making available the routine
> to
> > "unlock flash" may contribute to infringement by others and would not
> be
> > viewed on favorably by TI.
>
> That's blatantly false. You don't need a license to modify your own
> software. You didn't sign a contract when you purchased the calculator.
> They have absolutely no legal basis to enforce arbitrary terms or
> conditions
> after the sale has been completed.
>
> > We trust that now that this has been brought to your attention you
> > will not support or endorse copyright infringement behavior by your
> > members or staff.
>
> Modifying your own software does not contribute to copyright infringement.
> The only thing that will get you into trouble is distributing copyrighted
> material. Patches are completely legel.
>
> Of course, this ignores the DMCA, but this would be a good example of the
> DMCA being used to hinder research and consumer rights.
>
> --
> David Phillips <david@acz.org>
> http://david.acz.org/
>
>
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