[mythtv-users] Broadcast flag thrown out
Michael J. Lynch
mlynch at gcom.com
Fri May 6 15:45:20 UTC 2005
Wendy Seltzer wrote:
> The DC Circuit has ruled in our favor, unanimously throwing out the
> FCC's broadcast flag -- the rule that would have prevented pcHDTV and
> Air2PC from making HDTV tuner cards in the US after July 1.
>
> <http://pacer.cadc.uscourts.gov/docs/common/opinions/200505/04-1037b.pdf>
> "Because the Commission exceeded the scope of its
> delegated authority, we grant the petition for review, and reverse
> and vacate the Flag Order insofar as it requires demodulator
> products manufactured on or after July 1, 2005 to recognize and
> give effect to the broadcast flag."
>
> Next, we'll have to stop the MPAA from going to Congress to get it back.
>
Hot damn...one down...one to go. Please keep us informed on how
we may help.
--
Michael J. Lynch
What if the hokey pokey IS what it's all about -- author unknown
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