[ale] Re: [EFGA] Rescheduled GA super DMCA hearing (HB 867)

Geoffrey esoteric at 3times25.net
Wed Apr 23 07:31:54 EDT 2003


More info on the hearing this afternoon, anyone going to make it?  I've 
got an appointment I'm trying to shuffle around, but I should be able to 
make it.

Robert A. Costner wrote:
> Scott has this update on the time and place of the hearing on HB 867.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Scott M. Jones 
> Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 10:50 PM
> Subject: Rescheduled GA super DMCA hearing
> 
> 
> I called the Utilities Committee office today after going down to the 
> Gold Dome on Monday.  I was told by phone that the hearing on HB 867 is 
> tomorrow (Wednesday) at 2:00pm in room 230.  I will probably call again 
> in the morning to reconfirm.
> 
> It sounds like the Utilities Committee office is impressed by the number 
> of inquiries about this bill.  We still need to appear in person and 
> voice our discontent.  Despite "carve outs" for routers, etc., it is 
> still a technology control bill and needs to be stopped.
> 
> Thanks for your help.  The number at the Utilities Committee office is 
> (404) 656-5115.  If you plan to attend, you may want to call in the 
> morning to ensure that it hasn't been rescheduled yet again.
> 
> -Scott
> 
> P.S. Yet another chilling effect of this bill (the Illinois version). 
> The free virus-fighting tool "LaBrea" has been pulled by its author 
> because it runs afoul of the Illinois version of the bill.  See:
> 
> http://www.hackbusters.net/
> 
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-- 
Until later: Geoffrey		esoteric at 3times25.net

The latest, most widespread virus?  Microsoft end user agreement.
Think about it...

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