Anti-Piracy Labeling Bill in Works

Rinisari writes "Just posted on news.com.com is an article with more on the bill that could make all digital consumer products be required to be labeled with information regarding any anti-piracy technology within the device. Senator Ron Wyden, D-OR, will be the primary sponser of the bill (he's also got a text-only site)."

Labeling

[kramer2718]

Wow, to think Tipper Gore has something in common with most /.ers.

Whew..

[Anonymous Coward]

For a second, I thought they meant "pro-piracy". I was wondering if this would require Adaptec to start shipping copies of EZ CD Creator Pro letting consumers know that "WARNING, THIS APPLICATION CAN LET YOU COPY YOUR ELITE H4CKED COPY OF MSWORD ONTO CD-R'S! PURCHASE AT YOUR OWN RISK!"

Taken too far.

[$$$$$exyGal]

"I want people to walk into every store in America and see that the product they're about to buy has restrictions ..."

This can be taken pretty far:

"This item cannot be used as a shoe, pair of pants, or candy. If used as any of those devices, Sony is relieved of all responsibilities. This item's only function is as a beer mug."

--sex [slashdot.org]

Re:Taken too far.

[ObviousGuy]

My Vaio beer mug is leaky. And I can't surf the Interweb anymore.

Trojan horse?

[ObviousGuy]

If something is clearly labeled as having DRM, and we can expect that most if not all major device manufacturers will be putting some sort of DRM in their machines, then any circumvention of that DRM limitation is a flagrant violation of the DMCA.

To quote Ackbar, "It's a trap!"

Re:Fucking Democrats

[Anonymous Coward]

Fucking dumbass slashdot wankers, can't be bothered to actually read and comprehend the summary, much less the article before launching off and attacking someone.

Geez dude, you give all other users > 500,000 a bad name, yaknow?

*Stupidfuck*

Re:Fucking Democrats

[aardvarkjoe]

Hey, Fishstick, ever consider a job a /. editor? You'd fit right [slashdot.org] in [slashdot.org]. ;)

ANOTHER WARNING

[cygnus]

SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: Smoking Cigarettes Can Be Hazardous To Your Health.

lot of good that one does. what if this one isn't different?

Re:Fucking Democrats

[Anonymous Coward]

You would think, but then that would be a little more extra work than you are willing to do. ;-)

Where am I? What planet is this?

[sweatyboatman]

[snip]Don't underestimate joe sixpack. Just because he isn't an expert on the things YOU'RE expert on doesn't mean he's dumb or lazy. He may be quite the genius, and just focussed on other interests.[/snip]

[spit take]

say what? am I still reading Slashdot? what kind of comment is this? not a flamer, not a troll... some sort of new entity never before seen.

I think I need to lie down.

sweatyb

This seems like a

[bob670]

great idea, I'm sure the RIAA will try to stop it. After all, isn't it more fun to villify and anger your customers than it is to educate them?

Re:Don't call it anti-piracy!

[Guppy06]

"This technology should never be called anti-piracy technology;"

Dammit, I want real anti-piracy technology! Where's my revenue cutter? I want my deck gun!

Re:Hi Everyone!!

[Anonymous Coward]

Hi, and welcome to Slashdot! If you're a faggot Linux user who hates Micro$oft Winblows, you'll fit right in around here!

1) I haven't had a girlfriend in a looong... well, okay. I've never had a girlfriend. Where can I get one?

You can't. But don't dispair, this doesn't mean that you are doomed to a life without sex. Just attend your local Linux Users Group meeting, as it is well known in the "geek" community that LUG meetings are really fronts for NAMBLA meetings.

If, for some reason, you're uncomfortable having sex with crusty old men or young boys, then you will have to wait until you are 21, then hang around the local Middle School and offer to buy the girls booze and cigarettes.

2) I've noticed a peculiar aroma emanating from my body at times, especially around the under arms area. Why is this?

This is good. This means that you are sophisticated and cultured like a Frenchman, rather than a simplistic hygiene-obsessed American cowboy.

3) One night I ran out of Mountain Dew and I collapsed on top of my keyboard. When I woke a few days later, ants were crawling all over me and eating the Doritos crumbs from my crotch. They are still there. What do I do?

The best way to rid yourself of ants is to burn them. Try soaking your crotch in lighter fluid, then setting it ablaze. Rubbing alcohol or gasoline will work as well.

4) My "Got Root?" shirt is turning yellow. It's a nice color, but where can I get nice, white one?

Go to cafepress.com and make your own! It'll be cheaper, and you'll be striking a blow against intellectual property! This time, though, try not to urinate on the shirt; that'll keep it fresh and white for weeks.

Not specific enough

[artemis67]

SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: Smoking Cigarettes Can Be Hazardous To Your Health.

lot of good that one does. what if this one isn't different?

What the warning really needs to say is:

SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: Smoking Cigarettes Causes Impotence

I'm sure a lot more guys would pay attention.

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Re:Actually..

[The Cydonian]

And for you residents of Oregon, Call His office,

Never thought Oregon was heaven on earth, unless of course, He has opened branch offices all over the world.