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[FYI] Disney Asks FCC to Control All Digital Music



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August 07, 2004

Disney Asks FCC to Control All Digital Music

? posted by Dan Gillmor 11:45 PM

The EFF has posted this astounding note about the music industry's 
latest move toward controlling all digital music content. Disney is 
the stalking horse for the cartel's wishes.

"Disney wants the FCC to regulate all devices capable of recording 
from any audio broadcasting medium or from the Internet. FM radio, 
XM, Sirius, Streamripper, Total Recorder, you're all in the 
crosshairs. It's the Hollings Bill all over again.

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