Russian Software Piracy Crackdown Restricts Free Speech 175
reporter writes "According to a report recently filed by the Washington Post, the Kremlin has finally begun to crackdown on software piracy ... with a twist. The Russian state agency is targetting political enemies with claims of piracy, including independent news media, political parties, and private advocacy groups. In particular, 'the newspaper Novaya Gazeta, one of the last outposts of critical journalism in Russia, suspended publication of its regional edition in the southern city of Samara on Monday after prosecutors opened a criminal case against its editor, alleging that his publication used unlicensed software.'" This doesn't even take into account our recent discussion of the Kremlin's grip on internet access in that country.
Oh no!!! (Score:3, Funny)
In Soviet Russia.. (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Anybody surprised? (Score:2, Funny)
Yesterday, nobody was Putin. Tomorrow, someone else will be Putin
it sure doesn't help all these soviet jokes... (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Anybody surprised? (Score:3, Funny)
What is it now? 16 countries? And they're pissing them off at bat.
If anything they have the most to thank towards Global warming.. nobody wants Siberia. However, there is a treasure trove of minerals that can be extracted when the permafrost thaws.
Stop picking on Russia (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Anybody surprised? (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Kind of funny (Score:5, Funny)