http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,1284,60770,00.html
A major problem in conserving our computer heritage is the degradation of media, widely regarded as a serious problem. The answer, suggested by the creator of th 'Wayback Machine" is to archive them on the InterNet. But this, surprise, surprise, violates copyright law, even if the copyright holder cannot be contacted for permission in the first place. Even more absurdly, the DCMA suggests that for encrypted works, permission cannot even be given to allow such storage.
This is just another instance of the degree to which the current legal structure attempting to regulate information technology is devoid of reason, common sense, or any concept of "the greatest benefit to the greatest number".
Posted by jho at October 23, 2003 10:33 AM