[LINK] MPAA want copy protection built into VCRS

[ggm@dstc.edu.au]

 http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=00/09/05/2114201&mode=thread

q2k and many others sent it in, and the original Inter@ctive Week
story has been republished all over the place. The deal is that the
MPAA and other copyrithg holders want copy protection built into
VCRs and other recording devices that will keep users from recordings
some shows broadcast in digital format over cable. On the other side,
the Home Recording Rights Coalition, made up of consumer electronics
manufacturers, wants people to be able to tape shows for later viewing
(or whatever). The FCC is accepting comments on this matter through
Sept. 7, and may issue a ruling as early as Sept. 14.