From: Steve Schear <azur@netcom.com>
Date: Sun, 25 May 1997 14:34:44 +0800
To: Lucky Green <shamrock@netcom.com>
Subject: Re: Beware of encrypted processors bearing gifts...
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>I strongly agree with you. While the motivation that lead to the
>development of such processors stems probably from the desire to thwart
>software piracy, it will make implementation of the "Internet Driver
>License" that much easier.

I don't agree.  Although some in D.C. and elsewhere might push for such
measure they would never pass constitutional muster.  And if they did there
would be enough taking civil disobedient action or greater to thwart such
measures.

--Steve


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