Folks, this one's not a joke.
March 5, 2000 7:20 AM Subscribe
Folks, this one's not a joke. The major software publishers are trying to make an end-run around the copyright laws. If this passes anywhere we're all potentially going to be bound by it. All they have to do is stick a clause in the license that says "This shall be governed by the laws of the state of Virginia."
They're also trying to make an end-run around the First Amendment. If this passes it will be illegal for you to write a review about any software package, or to reveal any information about bugs you find.
Finally, they're trying to make an end-run around property law. If it passes, you won't own the software you purchase, you'll be leasing it, and you won't be protected by state laws on commercial purchase.
They're also trying to make an end-run around the First Amendment. If this passes it will be illegal for you to write a review about any software package, or to reveal any information about bugs you find.
Finally, they're trying to make an end-run around property law. If it passes, you won't own the software you purchase, you'll be leasing it, and you won't be protected by state laws on commercial purchase.
You can send a message online to the governer of Virginia to urge him to veto this bill.
Be polite!
posted by Steven Den Beste at 8:42 AM on March 5, 2000
Be polite!
posted by Steven Den Beste at 8:42 AM on March 5, 2000
Send your message to the governor before Wednesday, March 8, 2000; after that it's probably pointless because he'll have already made a decision.
posted by Steven Den Beste at 9:21 AM on March 5, 2000
posted by Steven Den Beste at 9:21 AM on March 5, 2000
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