At 01:02 PM 1/15/2002 -0600, xganon <nobody@xganon.com> wrote:

Valenti & other mafioso worried about wireless (consumer fair use) broadcasting

http://eetimes.com/story/OEG20020111S0060

"Content protection plan targets wireless home networks"

Valenti's mob will try to use trademarks and patents to prevent licensing of open communication systems connected to entertainment HW. Except for burnings at the stake the script is pretty much following the Catholic Church vs. The Press. The end result will likely be similar: a new balance of power and liberties will be struck, probably with the consumer coming up on top. steve