A Cop in Every Computer "There's a philosophical difference that separates the content industry from the technology companies. You can see that difference in the way each industry refers to its customers. The content companies refer to "consumers," while the tech industry refers to "users".... Like the larger philosophical war that is raging around the world in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks, the looming war between these two sides has the potential to be a long, difficult fight without a foreseeable conclusion. And if and when peace talks begin between the two sides, there's no guarantee that the rest of us will have a seat at the table." [at Law.com]
Especially libraries. We're not "consumers" or "users" to either industry. This is a good overview about the battle for Digital Rights Management (DRM) and the Security System Standards and Certification Act (SSSCA), and it shows why we're going to have to shove our way in to get a seat at the table.
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