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"Sony is also bringing a slew of outrageous Computer Fraud and Abuse Act claims.... Simply put, Sony claims that it's illegal for users to access their own comp

"Sony is also bringing a slew of outrageous Computer Fraud and Abuse Act claims.... Simply put, Sony claims that it's illegal for users to access their own computers in a way that Sony doesn't like. Moreover, because the CFAA has criminal as well as civil penalties, Sony is actually saying that it's a crime for users to access their own computers in a way that Sony doesn't like." Aren't Sony convicted computer hackers for their little cd+rootkit adventure? Did any CEO do time for that?

Joakal 16y ago
"According to the proposed settlement, those who purchased an XCP CD will be paid $7.50 per purchased recording and given the opportunity to download a free album, or be able to download three additional albums from a limited list of recordings if they give up their cash incentive." "The settlement requires Sony BMG to reimburse consumers up to $150 to repair damage that resulted directly from their attempts to remove the software installed without their consent. The settlement also requires them to provide clear and prominent disclosure on the packaging of future CDs of any limits on copying or restrictions on the use of playback devices, and bars the company from installing content protection software without obtaining consumers’ authorization.[34] FTC chairwoman Deborah Platt Majoras added that, "Installations of secret software that create security risks are intrusive and unlawful. Consumers' computers belong to them, and companies must adequately disclose unexpected limitations on the customer use of their products so consumers can make informed decisions regarding whether to purchase and install that content."" https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Sony_rootkit https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Sony_rootkit
- ijuhyftgreduy 16y ago
  Exactly "Consumers' computers belong to them" - which is not what Sony are claiming when it comes to hacking your own Playstation.
- btilly 16y ago
  Wouldn't it be wonderful if that court case got cited in this new case? It could both serve to argue against Sony's claim that consumers don't have the right to tinker with their product after sale, and as a demonstration of the importance of giving security researchers freedom to study consumer products.
  - rbanffy 16y ago
    > the importance of giving security researchers freedom If we are not careful about this, soon it will be required to register oneself as a security researcher. No. Everybody has the right to study whatever they own.

Joakal 16y ago

"According to the proposed settlement, those who purchased an XCP CD will be paid $7.50 per purchased recording and given the opportunity to download a free album, or be able to download three additional albums from a limited list of recordings if they give up their cash incentive." "The settlement requires Sony BMG to reimburse consumers up to $150 to repair damage that resulted directly from their attempts to remove the software installed without their consent. The settlement also requires them to provide clear and prominent disclosure on the packaging of future CDs of any limits on copying or restrictions on the use of playback devices, and bars the company from installing content protection software without obtaining consumers’ authorization.[34] FTC chairwoman Deborah Platt Majoras added that, "Installations of secret software that create security risks are intrusive and unlawful. Consumers' computers belong to them, and companies must adequately disclose unexpected limitations on the customer use of their products so consumers can make informed decisions regarding whether to purchase and install that content."" https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Sony_rootkit https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Sony_rootkit

ijuhyftgreduy 16y ago
Exactly "Consumers' computers belong to them" - which is not what Sony are claiming when it comes to hacking your own Playstation.
btilly 16y ago
Wouldn't it be wonderful if that court case got cited in this new case? It could both serve to argue against Sony's claim that consumers don't have the right to tinker with their product after sale, and as a demonstration of the importance of giving security researchers freedom to study consumer products.
- rbanffy 16y ago
  > the importance of giving security researchers freedom If we are not careful about this, soon it will be required to register oneself as a security researcher. No. Everybody has the right to study whatever they own.