Posted on 03/22/2002 11:03:44 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
Edited on 04/13/2004 2:40:00 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
WASHINGTON (AP) --
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This is one of Registered's best jobs on Terry McAulliffe.
Bill would prevent sharing of digital music, video
WASHINGTON (Reuters) A key senator introduced much-anticipated legislation Thursday that would prevent computers and other electronic devices from playing unauthorized music, movies or other copyrighted material. Responding to concerns about unauthorized sharing of digital media over the Internet, (demonrat) Sen. Ernest Hollings introduced a bill that would require Silicon Valley and Hollywood to agree on a standard to stop digital piracy. Internet piracy has been blamed by the music industry for disappointing 2001 sales, and top movie lobbyist Jack Valenti has said it is a concern as well.
Nothing like a little quid pro quo...
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