Re: WSJ: Backdoor in MS WWW software

[Marcel Popescu]

X-Loop: openpgp.net
From: "dmolnar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

> If this model is at all legitimate, how does it
> differ from what we have now?
>
> On first pass, it seems to me that in this model, I can only really
> sanction someone who's actually signed a contract with me. If she gives
> away knowledge of my process to someone else, then I can't touch the
> someone else.

Yes. IP with contracts is ok; IP enforced by the state against
non-consenting parties is not ok.

Mark