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You can still make an analog radio yourself without having to purchase a license to do so. At least, in he US (not sure if you need a content license). So that
by mbreese 15y ago
You can still make an analog radio yourself without having to purchase a license to do so. At least, in he US (not sure if you need a content license). So that argument is a little off. Plus, in that analogy, the authors argument still holds up - you are buying an app (car radio) that lets you view (hear) content that is otherwise distributd (broadcast) for free.
- rcfox 15y ago> You can still make an analog radio yourself without having to purchase a license to do so. Sure, but you'll still have to pay for the parts to do so.
- mbreese 15y agoBut those parts could be used for anything. There is nothing about buying electrical components that transfers a license to listen to the radio. Technically, the user had to buy their phone too. That doesn't convey any special powers to the user to see/view CBC videos. (if any were needed)
- rcfox 15y agoI think you've misunderstood. Someone said that the issue is due to the app author charging for the app. Someone else said that even a radio isn't free, since you have to pay for that. This has nothing to do with licenses.
- dchest 15y agoYou can also write your own software without having to purchase a license to do so.