Subject: [blt] SSSCA "Picture a future where distributing Linux is a crime punishable by a hefty fine and a prison sentence. If that sounds ridiculous, then you haven't run into the Security Systems Standards and Certification Act. "It's the very latest - and most bizarre - word in political back-scratching from one of South Carolina's U.S. senators. And he'd rather not talk about it, thank you very much. It is unlawful to manufacture, import, offer to the public, provide or otherwise traffic in any interactive digital device that does not include and utilize certified security technologies that adhere to the security systems standards adopted under section 104. This is the heart of the new Security Systems Standards and Certification Act (SSSCA), a draft of legislation proposed by U.S. Senator Ernest "Fritz" Hollings, a Democrat from South Carolina." http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/21830.html <grin> This is the same moron that brought you DMCA and allegedly used his power and influence to 'persuade' the South Carolina SAG to withdraw from the M$ anti-trust suit ;-) On a related note, and curiously not widely reported, is a distinct possibility that another 6 SAG not involved with the original case *might* ask for an injunction BEFORE the scheduled rollout. -- Henry White mailto:henry@basiclinux.net ============================================================ You have been selected to get a 1000 Free AwardMiles from Topica. The process takes less than 30 seconds... Click here and join Milesource for your Free AwardMiles! http://click.topica.com/caaadsvb1ddQ5b1pO0sf/Milesource ============================================================ ==^================================================================ EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?b1ddQ5.b1pO0s Or send an email To: basiclinux-unsubscribe@topica.com This email was sent to: dcjohan@patriot.net T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================