On Mon, Oct 19, 1998 at 03:16:51PM -0700, Jeremy Wells wrote:
quoted 4 lines The ridiculousness of this ban comes to light when you realize that a
> The ridiculousness of this ban comes to light when you realize that a
> portable laptop or even a handheld computing device that can play back
> MP3 files does not violate any laws, yet is nearly identical to the
> Diamond player.
The law in question only applies to devices that are primarily used for music
recording and playback. The Rio qualifies; handhelds and laptops don't.
quoted 2 lines The RIAA, BMI, and ASCAP were created for the greedy by the greedy and
> The RIAA, BMI, and ASCAP were created for the greedy by the greedy and
> designed to screw the little guy.
<shrug> No argument there, but Diamond knew they were gambling on the law
being interpreted in their favor. When you gamble, sometimes you lose.
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