If one drive was decrypted I would expect about the same level of difficulty in decrypting the other. I am assuming whoever did each drive is the same person and would probably use the same level of encryption on both drives wiht a different key.
Interesting, but I understand if there is a copyright it is created when the work is made and I am not sure about copyrights for something mugshots. So, as Mike noted, there may be an enforcable copyright claim here unless there is a law specifically stating Utah state and local governments (or state and local governments) documents are automatically public domain. Mike is citing federal law which appears to vague on this point and I do not if Utah has any law concerning this.
If a shyter for a troll loses a the case and associated principals:
1. They personally liable for all the defendants costs; if they cannot pay then a minimum 10 years for fraud.
2. Permanent disbarment without an reinstatement possible.
3. Invalidation of all patents owned by the troll - directly or indirectly through bogus shell companies.
4. Refund all money collected with 15% year interest. If unable to pay all the principals are personally liable and if unable to pay each gets 10 years for fraud. Permanent forfeture of any professional licenses (MD, PE, CPA, etc) with no reinstatement allowed.
5. The only "exemption" is in the case of a company/person actively producing a product using the patent in their products. This is needed to define trolling.
Harsh penalties with real hard prison time might convince some that risks are not worth it and convince more defendants to fight.
However I doubt the 9 Seniles aka US Supreme Court would let these proposed penalties stand.
I have been fingerprinted for certain jobs so mine are on file in the FBI database. Many are required to submit their fingerprints for specific jobs and security clearances.
Fingerprints are unique to the individual while DNA is not always unique. Identical siblings have the same DNA. There was a case in Florida where there was DNA and no fingerprints. The police found themselves with a serious problem because the DNA matched identical twin brothers. They had to determine who was present at the crime scene (I believe a murder) by employment records. One was at work when the crime was committed.
Identical twins do not have the same fingerprints which is why they are superior in many respects for identification.
Fingerprints are useful to identify the criminal and the victim and fingerprinting children makes identify them easier. Also, there is nothing illegal about voluntarily giving your fingerprints or DNA. The issue was the state law mandated involuntary, warrantless DNA samples must be taken before conviction.
The issue is whether a warrant should be required to obtain involuntary DNA samples of a suspect.
Point 2 - Fingerprints are more rapidly processed than DNA. Many more people are fingerprinted than have had their DNA analyzed. Fingerprints are required for certain jobs and for security clearances.
Thus a rapid check of fingerprints is more likely confirm the identity of the person and incidentally possibly link the person to an unsolved crime. DNA samples have only been required for convicted felons in most jurisdictions so the database has far fewer entries.
Because New York and New Jersey detest each other. The two states had a recent lawsuit over whether Ellis Island was in NJ or NY with NJ mostly winning. New Yorkers were upset because immigrants actually entered the US in New Jersey not New York.
There is a fondness in New Jersey to mock the pretentions of New Yorkers.
Recording the converstion without permission or being a party to the conversation is the what they are charged with. Also, the dimbulbs made a Federal matter by calling two out of state GM's if it is not already a Federal charge. Even stupider was selling the recording without the knowledge or permission, apparently, of the two victims.
The reason they might get fried for the prank is this is version of espionage and that gets people very upset.
Ah yes, the Linux distro was stolen because no money changed hands eventhough the distro makes it impossible to pay for the download. Got to love the **AA's logic on that one.
I have heard the problem with lieing is remembering what lie you told someelse. But if you always tell the truth the problem disappears; everyone is always told the same story because you are telling the truth and only need to remember the truth.
What is overlooked by the RIAA, conveniently perhaps, is that the Internet allows one to discover musicians they would never otherwise heard. Many very talented regional acts can now have an international following without the promotion or blessing of the RIAA. Given that digital music or video distribution is very, very cheap for the artist and easy to do, the artist does not need retail distribution in the US when they are in Europe.
A question comes to mind with worldwide digital distribution, just what value to the band does a label add? True the band will need help with making deals with iTunes or Amazon, renting a recording studio, post production work, etc. But these do not require a label to do or arranging. I would not be surprised if the direct deal with iTunes or Amazon is more profitable per download than working through a label. Musicians have told me that with some comptent technical help they could avoid the labels.
Recently Canonical and China announced the default OS for the Chinese government will be a variant of Ubuntu - UbuntuKylin. It is available like all other Ubuntu versions as a free download on Ubuntu.com (http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/zh-CN). Apparently Bejing wishes to avoid problems with these types of accusations by using FOSS software.
My question for the dimbulbs "writing" this report is using Ubuntu IP theft? If it is then most Linux desktop users are by definition IP pirates eventhough the distro gave the IP away for free.
The only fact that matters is they patented a process and are charging ransom to people who could die from the disease. If they were concerned about people they have a couple of options: publish the method in the scientific literature without filing or after filing release the patent to all to use free of charge.
A careful reading of the US Constitution indicates the primary purpose of patents is the promotion of "useful arts". So if the patent law interferes with the promotion of "useful arts" in the US it could be struck down as unconstitutional.
The consistent mistake the "content" industry makes is that they are only ones competing for our attention. Most people have a variety interests, hobbies, and responsibilities competing for their time. So for them to compete they most meet the consumer where the consumer is or risk being ignored in favor of other alternatives. If iTunes, Amazon, and YouTube are the best way to reach some consumers you had better be there or they will never notice you are missing.
Used games do not directly support publishers. But they support the infrastructure the publishers need such as retail outlets. Also, used games are a form of advertising that costs the publishers nothing even if the buyer does not like the game.
Sony and Nintendo could really hammer MS if they continue to support used games.
Also, MS appears to be pursuing "everything is in the cloud" strategy which requires users to be permanently connected to MS.
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The problem highlighted is collecting irrelevant data. Most of these data collection schemes are devised by people who do not understand that too much background "noise" makes it harder to locate the important information. One of the problems all intelligence agencies have faced is separating this noise from the important information and this has been true for a long time.
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1. They personally liable for all the defendants costs; if they cannot pay then a minimum 10 years for fraud.
2. Permanent disbarment without an reinstatement possible.
3. Invalidation of all patents owned by the troll - directly or indirectly through bogus shell companies.
4. Refund all money collected with 15% year interest. If unable to pay all the principals are personally liable and if unable to pay each gets 10 years for fraud. Permanent forfeture of any professional licenses (MD, PE, CPA, etc) with no reinstatement allowed.
5. The only "exemption" is in the case of a company/person actively producing a product using the patent in their products. This is needed to define trolling.
Harsh penalties with real hard prison time might convince some that risks are not worth it and convince more defendants to fight.
However I doubt the 9 Seniles aka US Supreme Court would let these proposed penalties stand.
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Identical twins do not have the same fingerprints which is why they are superior in many respects for identification.
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The issue is whether a warrant should be required to obtain involuntary DNA samples of a suspect.
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Thus a rapid check of fingerprints is more likely confirm the identity of the person and incidentally possibly link the person to an unsolved crime. DNA samples have only been required for convicted felons in most jurisdictions so the database has far fewer entries.
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There is a fondness in New Jersey to mock the pretentions of New Yorkers.
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The reason they might get fried for the prank is this is version of espionage and that gets people very upset.
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The problem with lieing
John Steele should learn this lesson.
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Musicians making a living
A question comes to mind with worldwide digital distribution, just what value to the band does a label add? True the band will need help with making deals with iTunes or Amazon, renting a recording studio, post production work, etc. But these do not require a label to do or arranging. I would not be surprised if the direct deal with iTunes or Amazon is more profitable per download than working through a label. Musicians have told me that with some comptent technical help they could avoid the labels.
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Stupidity
My question for the dimbulbs "writing" this report is using Ubuntu IP theft? If it is then most Linux desktop users are by definition IP pirates eventhough the distro gave the IP away for free.
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A careful reading of the US Constitution indicates the primary purpose of patents is the promotion of "useful arts". So if the patent law interferes with the promotion of "useful arts" in the US it could be struck down as unconstitutional.
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Stupidity
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Used Games
Sony and Nintendo could really hammer MS if they continue to support used games.
Also, MS appears to be pursuing "everything is in the cloud" strategy which requires users to be permanently connected to MS.
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I suspect piano teaches having been doing this since the piano was invented and probably borrowed the idea from other keyboard instruments.
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