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    Aussies regained some of their senses

    DOWNLOADING music from CDs onto iPods and MP3 players will no longer be illegal after the federal cabinet agreed to make sweeping changes to copyright laws.

    But beware the trap of downloading from the internet - the Government will increase surveillance and fines on internet piracy in a package to be announced by Attorney-General Philip Ruddock today.

    Once the new laws are passed, "format shifting" of music, newspapers and books from personal collections onto iPods and MP3 players will become legal.
    "Everyday consumers shouldn't be treated like copyright pirates," Mr Ruddock said yesterday.
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    Three cheers to the Aussies for a positive step forward.
    (\__/) 07/07/1937 - Never forget
    (='.'=) "Claims demand evidence; extraordinary claims demand extraordinary evidence." -- Carl Sagan
    (")_(") "Starting the fire from within."
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  • #2
    I didn't read the article, but sounds like a trap for extra money.
    be free

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    • #3
      Why isn't the entire article posted?
      “As a lifelong member of the Columbia Business School community, I adhere to the principles of truth, integrity, and respect. I will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.”
      "Capitalism ho!"

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      • #4
        Happy now?

        Cutting crime as easy as MP3
        God, what an atrocious pun...

        Music to consumers' ears: The laws will legalise 'format shifting'.
        Photo: Wayne Taylor

        By Kerry-Anne Walsh
        May 14, 2006

        DOWNLOADING music from CDs onto iPods and MP3 players will no longer be illegal after the federal cabinet agreed to make sweeping changes to copyright laws.

        But beware the trap of downloading from the internet - the Government will increase surveillance and fines on internet piracy in a package to be announced by Attorney-General Philip Ruddock today.

        Once the new laws are passed, "format shifting" of music, newspapers and books from personal collections onto iPods and MP3 players will become legal.

        The laws will also make it legal for people to tape TV and radio programs for playback later, a practice currently prohibited, though millions of people regularly do it.

        Currently, millions of households a day are breaking the law when they tape a show and watch it at another time.

        Schools, universities, libraries and other cultural institutions will in the future be free to use copyright material for non-commercial purposes. But the Government is giving police greater powers to tackle internet piracy, signalling the days of downloading music from the internet danger-free may be limited.

        Police will be able to issue on-the-spot fines and access and recover profits made by copyright pirates. Courts will be given extra powers to award larger damages payouts against internet pirates. Civil infringement proceedings will apply to copyright pirates who make electronic reproductions or copies of copyright material.

        In a big win for recording artists, the laws will include the removal of the legislative 1 per cent cap on copyright licence fees paid by radio broadcasters for playing sound recordings.

        The Government is bracing for a stoush with commercial radio stations over the removal of the cap, which has been in place since 1968.

        But Mr Ruddock believes the archaic provision was established to protect radio broadcasters, which were facing a difficult economic environment at the time.

        As they now operated in a "profitable and robust" industry, record companies and artists should be allowed to negotiate a fair market rate without legislative intervention, he will announce.

        If both sides cannot agree on fees, the Copyright Tribunal would be called upon to adjudicate.

        The Australian Institute of Criminology will be asked to undertake research into the extent of piracy and counterfeiting in Australia and how best to respond to the problem.

        "Everyday consumers shouldn't be treated like copyright pirates," Mr Ruddock said yesterday.

        "Copyright pirates should not be treated like everyday consumers."
        The cake is NOT a lie. It's so delicious and moist.

        The Weighted Companion Cube is cheating on you, that slut.

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        • #5
          Yes, that gives a much clearer picture of what the article is about. Thanks!
          “As a lifelong member of the Columbia Business School community, I adhere to the principles of truth, integrity, and respect. I will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.”
          "Capitalism ho!"

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          • #6
            Originally posted by DaShi
            Why isn't the entire article posted?
            Can't be arsed to click on the link?
            (\__/) 07/07/1937 - Never forget
            (='.'=) "Claims demand evidence; extraordinary claims demand extraordinary evidence." -- Carl Sagan
            (")_(") "Starting the fire from within."

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            • #7
              Admit it, you crinched at the thought of reposting that horrid pun, that's why.
              The cake is NOT a lie. It's so delicious and moist.

              The Weighted Companion Cube is cheating on you, that slut.

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              • #8
                Rats, you caught me.
                (\__/) 07/07/1937 - Never forget
                (='.'=) "Claims demand evidence; extraordinary claims demand extraordinary evidence." -- Carl Sagan
                (")_(") "Starting the fire from within."

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Urban Ranger


                  Can't be arsed to click on the link?
                  It is a pain to click links from this site. But the real reason is that you've been caught on several occasions misrepresenting articles by only posting parts of them. At least this time you provided a link.
                  “As a lifelong member of the Columbia Business School community, I adhere to the principles of truth, integrity, and respect. I will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.”
                  "Capitalism ho!"

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                  • #10
                    Rats, you caught him.



                    /me tried to keep it civil...
                    The cake is NOT a lie. It's so delicious and moist.

                    The Weighted Companion Cube is cheating on you, that slut.

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                    • #11
                      I'm on to your little conspiracy, you two. Don't think for a minute that your not being watched. For example, I know for a fact that right now you're at your computer reading this.
                      “As a lifelong member of the Columbia Business School community, I adhere to the principles of truth, integrity, and respect. I will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.”
                      "Capitalism ho!"

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                      • #12
                        What else does Little Sister see me doing right now...?
                        The cake is NOT a lie. It's so delicious and moist.

                        The Weighted Companion Cube is cheating on you, that slut.

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                        • #13
                          At that time, you were typing on your computer. Ooooooh!
                          “As a lifelong member of the Columbia Business School community, I adhere to the principles of truth, integrity, and respect. I will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.”
                          "Capitalism ho!"

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