MPAA is asking the FCC for the ability to turn off selected video outputs. If you use cable box, DVR, TiVo, Slingbox, analog outs, etc. LISTEN UP! Find out more here:
http://www.public knowledge.org/issues /soc
On the 10th anniversary of the passage of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (commonly referred to as the DMCA), Public Knowledge takes a close look at what effect the DMCA has had on innovators, artists and new business models. Visit PublicKnowledge.org/ issues/DMCA to view the entire series.
Damian Lacedaemion relies on net neutrality to create and distribute his truly unique in-game talk show. This is a public service announcement for podcasters and vloggers to drop in their own shows, to help spread the word about the issue of net neutrality.
You can find more PSAs and learn more here:
http://www.public knowledge.org/node/4 14
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SaveTheInternet.c om
A video explaining how the broadcast flag digital over-the-air television copy protection scheme works, and why, if passed, could be bad for consumers choice, education, and free speech.
A video with representatives of the Christian Coalition of America and MoveOn.org, speaking together about the importance of an enforceable net neutrality policy in the US.
Recorded as a PSA so that podcasters and vodcasters can drop it into their own shows. To get the video download and learn more, go to:
http://www.public knowledge.org/node/4 14
Comcast uses Bono-Mack's statement as proof of how P2P works.
http://www.public knowledge.org/node/1 418
She also comments about using the Internet to protect copyrighted works. See the full video here:
http://www.netcau cus.org/conference/2 008/video-bono-mack. shtml
Chairman Ed Markey (D-MA) asks the FCC Commissioners whether consumers should be able to take their phone with them when they switch service providers, a principle of Open Devices being considered in the 700MHz auction
Cary Sherman, President of the RIAA, speaks about proposed network filters that search for copyright violations. Proposes to put spyware on users computers.
Who gets to decide what applications you can install on your mobile phone? Open Applications: second of two consumer friendly principles currently debated in the 700MHz auction at the FCC
Chairman Ed Markey talks about his previous experience with the monopoly AT&T in the 70s and comparing their behavior then to today. The concept of right-to-attach your phone or device of choice to the network is being considered in the 700MHz auction at the FCC