At 6:59 AM -0800 3/6/2009, PeterH wrote: >On Mar 6, 2009, at 6:09 AM, Dan wrote: > > That there decoding is illegal. > >However, an "open source" decrypter, one which in NO WAY uses any >prior knowledge of Apple's decrypter code has been developed, and >this decrypter is now part of many OSX86 installation kits. These >instances are generally identified as "AppleDecrypt.kext". This is >NOT an Apple module, not withstanding the inclusion of "Apple" in its >file name.
My understanding of the DRM protection in the DMCA is that prior knowledge is moot. If you protect a copyrighted work *in any way* it is illegal to break thru that protection without authorization of the copyright holder. I believe this is one of the issues in the Psystar trial? - Dan. -- - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South Jersey, USA, Earth --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
