Photos are here: http://www.mccullagh.org/theme/commerce-drm-rountable-july02.html More on roundtable: http://www.ta.doc.gov/PRel/ma020710.htm --- http://news.com.com/2100-1023-944668.html?tag=politech Tech activists protest anti-copying By Declan McCullagh July 17, 2002, 5:55 PM PT WASHINGTON--Enthusiasts of free software disrupted a Commerce Department meeting Wednesday, insisting on their right to debate the entertainment industry over anti-copying technologies. About a dozen vocal tech activists in the audience challenged speakers, including Jack Valenti, head of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), who equated piracy with theft and applauded digital rights management. "I'm going to accord you the utmost respect," Valenti said. "I'm going to listen to you, but let me finish...The first thing we ought to exhibit is good manners." The activists, mostly from New Yorkers for Fair Use, interrupted Valenti with hoots and jeers from the back of the room until the former presidential aide offered them the chance to reply. [...]