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I wrote Dfazio, Wyden and Smith about Dmitri so
far only Defazio replied, but feedback never hurts.
Jim K
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From: Defazio, Peter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Friday, September 14, 2001 7:28 AM Subject: RE: Your recent email (Ref: 90100) Thanks for your recent message on Russian national and computer programmer, Dimitry Sklyarov and his arrest on charges of selling and conspiracy to sell technology designed to get around the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). I opposed the DMCA (when it was introduced in the 105th Congress) because I was concerned that it would stifle the innovation necessary for the next generation of devices and applications, and place a significant obstacle for current products to be used by teachers and librarians for educational purposes. The DCMA is about two worlds: the paper world and the digital world; and it's about two competing rights: protecting intellectual property and accommodating fair use. In the real world, intellectual property and fair use rights have gained an acceptable balance. You can let your friend borrow or make a copy of parts of a book you own. In the digital world, however, many companies are weary of how easy it is to rip-off proprietary products. With the DMCA, the concept of fair use has been overlooked. I will continue to work with my colleagues in shaping a digital world that will foster innovation while respecting proprietary concerns. Thanks again for you message. Please keep in touch. Rep.Peter DeFazio ****Please do not reply directly to this
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Title: RE: Your recent email (Ref: 90100)
