Author: Peter Brooks Date: To: Hampshire LUG Discussion List Subject: Re: [Hampshire] OT: Bill Gates on digital freedom
Does that mean a retraction of his previous letter ('An open letter to
hobbyists')?
On 22/02/2008, Jack Knight <jack.knight@???> wrote: > I've heard it all now - this has to be a strong contender for hypocrite
> of the century!
>
> Bill Gates: "any developed society needs digital freedom" - speaking to
> students at Stamford Uni,
>
> http://www.pcretailmag.com/news/29442/Bill-Gates-Internet-censorship-doomed-to-failure >
> This, from the man largely responsible for development of an OS [vista]
> in which the majority of new features are designed to restrict "digital
> freedom" (DRM).
>
> Whilst I agree with him that attempting to censor the Internet is doomed
> to failure, I find this quote absolutely breathtaking!
>
> TGI Friday. I need a drink after reading that.
>
> jfk
>
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