And now it resumes on another front:
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20051218-5797.html
Calling the ability to convert analog video content to a digital format a "significant technical weakness in content protection," H.R. 4569 would require all consumer electronics video devices manufactured more than 12 months after the DTCSA is passed to be able to detect and obey a "rights signaling system" that would be used to limit how content is viewed and used. That rights signaling system would consist of two DRM technologies, Video Encoded Invisible Light (VEIL) and Content Generation Management System—Analog (CGMS-A), which would be embedded in broadcasts and other analog video content.
Under the legislation, all devices sold in the US would fall under the auspices of the DTCSA: it would be illegal to "manufacture, import, offer to the public, provide or otherwise traffic" in such products. It's a dream-come-true for Hollywood, and in combination with a new broadcast flag legislation (not yet introduced) would strike a near-fatal blow to the long-established right of Fair Use.
In other words, it's just unfair that we can listen to the music or watch the video with devices that might
record the output and give us control of reproducing it. This bill is an attempt to force all manufacturers to build DRM into even basic devices like standard TVs and VCRs to prevent unauthorized access to the media content we have bought.
Further discussion on Slashdot:
http://yro.slashdot.org/article.pl?s...tid=219&tid=17
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