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Stephen Downes

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Discussion of the proposed 'broadcast flag' legislation in the U.S., which would require that all new media receivers detect content intended for broadcast and thereby refuse to allow the purchaser to make a copy. Though intended only for digital content, broadcasters speak hopefully of being able to "to close the analog hole," which would effectively prevent people from making tape or video recordings.

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