Re: hacksdmi?

[Steve Mosher <farq () KILN ISN NET>]

On Fri, 13 Oct 2000, Daniel Petzen wrote:

> > weak/lame/clueless your protection is, you can always get back to good 'ol
> > lawyers to nail pirates that publicise de-watermarking software. Anyone
>
>   Yes, the good old "I left the front door open, but it's illegal to walk in to
> my home and steal everything so I'm safe". It's virtually impossible to get by
> that one.

        You know, this might not be correct, (since I read it in a
highschool law book,) but from what I understand, (here) in Canada the car
owner is at fault for a joyrider if they leave their car unlocked with the
keys inside. Accept responsibility for the consequences of your in/actions
-- I like it, too bad the RIAA hasn't considered the notion, SDMI *can't*
succede with watermarks, I'm convinced of it.

        It's interesting to note that internet-related security _has_ to
take this stance, since the punishment of intruders generally doesn't
happen, and thus there's no deterrent. Security like this simply cannot
rely on deterrence.