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  • Music, technology groups agree on copyright plans

    01/13/2003 4:44:18 PM PST · by HAL9000 · 72 replies · 332+ views
    Associated Press | January 13, 2003 | TED BRIDIS
    WASHINGTON (AP) - The music and technology industries, which have battled over consumers downloading music on the Internet, have negotiated a compromise to protect copyrighted works such as movies and songs without new government requirements, people familiar with the plan said Monday. The agreement, expected to be announced Tuesday in Washington, contends that U.S. laws do not need to be amended, for example, to permit consumers to make backup copies of compact discs they purchase or copy songs onto handheld devices. The technology industry also will announce its support for aggressive enforcement against digital pirates. Under the plan, future...