[Ubuntu-SG] Should we "Say No to Piracy"?

[Tom Goh]

Just did a search and I may be wrong about fair use in singapore.

http://computertimes.asiaone.com.sg/columns/story/0,5104,2804,00.html

The Free Trade Agreement with the United States obliges Singapore to
tighten up copyright laws by this year. Singapore's stand, fortunately,
is an enlightened one.

An important clause in the proposed changes states that it is not
illegal to disable technology used for 'market segmentation'. It ensures
that multi-region DVD players are okay to use here.

It does not specifically state anything about Singapore and decss.



suhaw koh wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> Seeking your thoughts/inputs/advice on the following idea.
> 
> Further to the Schools project idea.
> 
> Since a key tenet of this project is to reinforce the students' 
> awareness and respect for IP rights, I was thinking of enlisting the 
> assistance of IPOS.
> 
> At there website, I came across the HIP (Honour Intellectual Property) 
> Alliance at this url:
>    http://www.ipos.gov.sg/topNav/prg/gen/HIP+(Honour+Intellectual+Property)+Alliance.htm
> 
> It describes the Alliance thus:
> 
> "HIP Alliance Members
> 
> The HIP Alliance members include organisations involved in creative arts 
> and the creative industries, international organisations, industry 
> bodies and private sector players that believe in Singapore's message to 
> Say No to Piracy."
> 
> I was just wondering if TUSG should sign up to be a member of the 
> alliance ?  I know it is not quite what was envisaged, but I believe 
> TUSG should be a strong supporter of "Singapore's message to Say No to 
> Piracy".
> 
> What do you think ?
> 
> 
> suhaw
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