May 6, 2005
Web TV
No, not that one. This is better:
The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia overturned rules by the Federal Communications Commission that would have required certain video devices to have technology to prevent copying digital television programs. The court said the FCC overstepped the authority given it by Congress.
The controversial rules were challenged by consumer groups, including library associations. They complained that the FCC requirement would drive up prices of digital television devices and prevent consumers from recording programs in ways permitted under copyright laws.
Entertainment companies said the technology was needed to block viewers from recording shows and films and distributing them free online.
Which is why we have the Court of Appeals…
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