I think the key here is for commercial profit or business. CD backups of your data and programs for personal use should still be okay and not covered under the law.On Thu, 3 Feb 2005 11:09:41 +0800, rick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
burn fests will still be legal. it is just curbing the "greenhills license."
the last time i read the bill it requires registration of cd-writers and similar devices
we are currently studying it. in a few days will have our position.
As long as there won't be a need for individual registration of cd-writers then I think it's ok. We already have the same situation with wifi equipment sold here in the philippines as they're all registered with the NTC at the dealer level (maybe this is why consumer-grade wifi is only at 15dbi? hmm....) - it shouldn't be different should they implement registration of CD writers. If they'd require registration at the user level it would really be a hassle.
But I do understand the concern here. The law didn't make any mention about blank recordable CDs, I think that is one issue they have yet to address.
In view of the current law, the following questions are raised:
1. Will the act of buying blank CDR's be constituted as intent to manufacture, replicate as defined in the law?
2. What requirements will be required to purchase blank CDR's? (E.g. a permit is needed before one can buy blank CDR's in excess of xxx amount.
I think they have to examine the impact of the law thoroughly. I'm not saying the law is a mistake, but what will be the side effects of the law in view of the provisions in Bill of Rights? That issue has to be examined seriously.
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