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Re: [PLUG] News - Sorta -UCITA
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ray beckler wrote:
>
> Tracy Nelson wrote:
> >
> > John Lavin wrote:
> > > "A partnership with Microsoft Corp. called PA PowerPort to create the
> > > nation's first statewide Internet portal to help businesses that want to
> > > go online, potentially allowing residents to register cars, buy hunting
> > > licenses and transact other business with the state. Part of a $20
> > > million enhancement of the state's 'e-government' program."
> >
> > Hmmm, anyone else wonder if this will be conditional on PA passing the
> > UCITA? I haven't heard if it's been introduced yet, but I plan to write
> > my congresscritters if it is.
> >
> > -
>
> Maybe this isn't the forum to discuss this but everyone on this list
> should
> be doing the same. UCITA seems to give software manufactures carte
> blanch.
> It passed unanimously in Virginia and will probably be signed. Since MS
> is prime
> supporter, I'd guess that Ridge's cozy relationship with MS would insure
> it's passage
> here. If you don't know what UCITA is, check out infoworld.com. It's
> scary.
>
> Don't wait for it to be introduced, write today.
>
> ray
Here is some info from the EFF
http://www.eff.org/pub/Intellectual_property/UCITA_UCC2B/20000131_fight_ucita_stallman_paper.html
There are links in this site for helping the eff effectively fight the
implementation of this offensive act!
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