I have to think that somebody told this judge that 802.11a/b/g/n devices all work by sending and receiving radio waves. That they are, by definition, radio communication devices. Did he simply choose to ignore this information, or did somebody (coughlaywercough) spend enough time telling him that radio isn't really radio?
Basically the GPL grants me distribution rights. It doesn't seem to require me to make modifications. From the GPL:
You may convey verbatim copies of the Program's source code as you receive it, in any medium, provided that you conspicuously and appropriately publish on each copy an appropriate copyright notice; keep intact all notices stating that this License and any non-permissive terms added in accord with section 7 apply to the code; keep intact all notices of the absence of any warranty; and give all recipients a copy of this License along with the Program.
That seems to be granting me distribution rights. But like I said, I'm not a lawyer so I'm assuming there is a flaw in my logic somewhere.
That's not quite right. Make a fork of Linux (actually just download Linux) and you have been granted distribution, reproduction, and possibly other rights that are lined out in copyright law.
That makes me wonder... If somebody is infringing on the Linux kernel copyright (as an example) would anybody who has downloaded the kernel source code have standing to sue? Certainly anybody with a fork would have standing. In theory it would seem that violating the GPL (as an example) would open you up to suit from just about anybody.
I see the potential for a great new business model.
Setup a service (such as dar.fm) that will attract the *AA lawyers under a limited liability company that has little to no assets.
Gain popularity and wait for lawsuit.
When lawsuit hits do what you can to delay while planning on bankruptcy for that LLC
At the same time setup a new LLC, does the same service, offer users of previous LLC to 'freely migrate their data'.
... wait for lawsuit
Repeat until the *AA can't even keep track of who their suing and run out of money.
newegg (as far as I know) doesn't have any 'brick and mortar' stores. There is only the web site.
I use it often and highly recommend it. They don't always have the best price, but the price is always reasonable and the experience excellent in my opinion.
Freeze total government spending at current levels (Yes I know the president doesn't set the budget, but a promise to veto anything over current levels would be enough).
Provide easy access to all non-secret government information.
Two simple things that would go a loooong way to fixing this crap. No presidential candidate will even dare say it, much less do it.
If I wasn't responsible for a family I would certainly 'throw my hat in the ring' as it were. The current level of government tyranny has not quite reached the 'put my family in danger' stage, but it is certainly in the 'throughly disturbing and worth supporting opposition' stage.
As it is, it seems worthwhile to broaden and sharpen my skills. Just in case...
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How much is a dosimeter badge?
Find some willing TSA agents, give them badges, record the results.
On the post: Ridiculous Assertion: Righthaven Ruling Threatens Open Source
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On the post: Ridiculous Assertion: Righthaven Ruling Threatens Open Source
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You may convey verbatim copies of the Program's source code as you receive it, in any medium, provided that you conspicuously and appropriately publish on each copy an appropriate copyright notice; keep intact all notices stating that this License and any non-permissive terms added in accord with section 7 apply to the code; keep intact all notices of the absence of any warranty; and give all recipients a copy of this License along with the Program.
That seems to be granting me distribution rights. But like I said, I'm not a lawyer so I'm assuming there is a flaw in my logic somewhere.
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That makes me wonder... If somebody is infringing on the Linux kernel copyright (as an example) would anybody who has downloaded the kernel source code have standing to sue? Certainly anybody with a fork would have standing. In theory it would seem that violating the GPL (as an example) would open you up to suit from just about anybody.
Any actual lawyers care to rip that logic apart?
On the post: New Filing Explains How Domain Seizures Violate The First Amendment
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http://www.opensecrets.org/bigpicture/reelect.php
On the post: Irish Hotel The Latest To Sue Google Over Autocomplete Suggestions
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We all know real justice comes for getting money from the nearest holder of large amounts of cash.
On the post: Michael Robertson Tempts Copyright Fate Yet Again With DAR.fm
Setup a service (such as dar.fm) that will attract the *AA lawyers under a limited liability company that has little to no assets.
Gain popularity and wait for lawsuit.
When lawsuit hits do what you can to delay while planning on bankruptcy for that LLC
At the same time setup a new LLC, does the same service, offer users of previous LLC to 'freely migrate their data'.
... wait for lawsuit
Repeat until the *AA can't even keep track of who their suing and run out of money.
(Not sure if this is actually legally possible)
On the post: Mixed Messages: US Talks Of Cleaning Up 'Rogue' Internet... While Underwriting Censorship-Proof Shadow Internet
Re: Freedom for all but ourselves...
Nuclear. Yes, just NIMBY
Wind Power. Yes, just NIMBY
Freedom. Yes, just NIMBY
On the post: The List Of Sites Challenging Domain Seizures
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It would be nice to have some more information about how these sites are proceeding, how it could possibly not count as challenging the seizure.
Not that this lack of information makes the position of Barnett or the rest of the government agencies involved any better.
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On the post: 'Geek Power': Best Buy Sends C&D To Newegg Over Marketing Campaign
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I use it often and highly recommend it. They don't always have the best price, but the price is always reasonable and the experience excellent in my opinion.
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On the post: Can 'Reality' Be Copyrighted?
On the post: White House Ramps Up Efforts To Criminalize Wikileaks, As Witnesses Refuse To 'Cooperate'
Freeze total government spending at current levels (Yes I know the president doesn't set the budget, but a promise to veto anything over current levels would be enough).
Provide easy access to all non-secret government information.
Two simple things that would go a loooong way to fixing this crap. No presidential candidate will even dare say it, much less do it.
On the post: Youtube, Creative Commons And Why It's OK For You To License Your Artwork Any Way You Want
FTFY. They'd bury every artist that came their way if they thought it would help their profit margins.
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As it is, it seems worthwhile to broaden and sharpen my skills. Just in case...
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