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

[Tom Goh]

Exactly my point, do we want to support an organization that helps
cripple open source software from working with proprietary technologies.

chewearn wrote:
> Caveat: IANAL.
> 
> Check out this article:
> http://www.asiaone.com/Digital/News/Story/A1Story20081117-101233.html
> 
> Especially the last paragraph, quote:
> "It is illegal under the Copyright Act to 'circumvent...technological 
> access control measures'. Those convicted face up to $20,000 in fines or 
> up to two years' jail, or both."
> 
> I leave it to you to make the appropriate conclusion.
> 
> 
> Regards
> Chew
> 
> 
> 2009/6/22 Tom Goh <tomgohj at gmail.com <mailto:tomgohj at gmail.com>>
> 
>     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
>     <http://www.ipos.gov.sg/topNav/prg/gen/HIP+%28Honour+Intellectual+Property%29+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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