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To: Ausdauer who wrote (6183)6/29/1999 8:29:00 AM
From: Art Bechhoefer  Read Replies (1) of 60323
 
Aus, while unauthorized copying looks unenforceable, in fact, there are many instances similar to MP3 where the unauthorized copier was apprehended and paid dearly. For example, take a look at the software and CD piracy that in the past was quite prevalent in China and Hong Kong. It is pretty much gone now. Furthermore, it is not necessary to go after a teenager for distributing unauthorized copies if you know that certain kinds of equipment and software are being used for that purpose, and the manufacturers of that equipment and software are taking no precautions to prevent such use. What I see happening in the near future is that if unauthorized free distribution persists, the injured music publishers will be eager to sign agreements with companies like SanDisk, which design their products to prevent this. Eventually, the music publishers will probably offer lower prices to the firms that offer copy protection than to other buyers. The rogues will have to deal not only with higher initial purchase price but with a continuing threat of lawsuits charging them with unauthorized publication and even REpublication (the copying done thereafter with the unauthorized copies). Just a few good lawsuits will be enough of a deterrent to steer people to the products that ensure copy protection.
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