Razor, Alcohol is illegal now <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" /> - the discussion (and I consider it very peaceful atm) is dealing with the problem of legal copies - as some programs circumventing tech. protection measures are not allowed anymore.

So far - we're having 2 dogs in the ring, tugging at a bone from the opposite sides <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" /> - the Terrier and a female Bloodhound <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/evilgrin1.gif" alt="" /> (no offence meant)

Acexs is on the consumer right side, considering tech. copyright protection measures illegal and wants them removed (correct? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" /> )
and I'm tugging on the other side. And if this thread goes on, I'll threaten to not only translate part of the German cp law - but even quote citations out of the "EU Directive for Harmonisation of certain aspects and related rights in the information society." (Directive 2001/29/EC)

This directive had a deadline for 2002 and was supposed to be ratified for all EU member countries => and... it not only deals with music and films, but with computer programs, too. This directive was set up to acknowledge and protect intellectual property. As laws still have the territorial principe, this directive still has to be ratified in each country - but it will come. Germany has ratified already (too late as always) - and has included PC programs.

Another aspect between him and me is the EULA and if it is valid or not. I don't consider our bantering a fuzz, just a difference in opinions.

Errhm, does anyone wish to read the Directive??? I have a link for the 1st hand info. Oh, yeah, and what about TRIPS? (Nope, not a disease <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" /> - Trade aspects about the right of intellectual property)... Hm, what else can I offer? WIPO! also called WCT. (World intellectual property organization - a diplomatic conference on certain copyright and neigbouring rights questions)
Kiya <rubbing her hands in glee <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/alien.gif" alt="" /> )