Archive for August 19th, 2005

Stand Up

The CD version of Stand Up, the latest release from the Dave Matthews Band, contains copy control technology that is ostensibly designed to limit or prevent copying. The technology doesn't do a particularly good job at stopping copying, however, though it is very good at annoying consumers. Artists don't appear […]

Broadcasters Object to Bill C-60

Add another major group to the list of those concerned with Bill C-60, Canada's copyright reform bill. The Canadian Association of Braodcasters, which represents private television and radio broadcasters, has gone public with its objections to the bill. They are apparently disappointed that the government did not address the ephemeral […]