[antiRepublicrat]

Why this is important to you.

Yes, it does mean you can still get cheap toner cartridges, but it has farther-reaching implications. This was one of several examples of a company trying to use the DMCA to stop free-market competition or to erode various rights of the people. Hopefully judgements like this one will dissuade other companies from using the poorly-written DMCA against our interests yet again.

[stands2reason]

YES!!!!

[Bush2000]

Again, DMCA has a limited reach. And the hystericals among us are going to have to get a grip...

[Fractal Trader]

An important ruling on the reach of the DMCA. A great victory for consumers. What is your take on this major decision?

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[yarddog]

It has been really clear for some time that Lexmark along with others is running a type of scam. Sellig the printers at cost or maybe even less than cost then making you pay through the nose for ink.

It may not be legally the same as "bait and switch" but morally it is.

Right now Walmart is selling a printer for $28 which includes an ink cartridge, the cartridge by itself sells for more than that.

[Chancellor Palpatine]

YES!

[HiTech RedNeck]

So is this administrative ruling "it" -- or can Lexmark still sue in Federal court to try to overturn it?

[mvpel]

I just KNEW there was a reason I never bought a LexMark printer.

[milan]

This is great. Now Apple needs to be brought to court. I would love to be able to buy an Apple clone or replace parts without taking out a second mortgage becuase you have to purchase from Apple. $600 to replace the logic board in a 17 inch powerbook!!!!

[Maurice Tift]

After seeing the headline, I was afraid that Lexmark might be suing the D.C. Comics label for coming up with a 'Lex' Luthor character.