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Wed, 03 May 2006
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I have come across an interesting story being run by the BBC that indicates that the EU will be mandating battery recycling.
The flow on effects on this are very interesting. Manufacturers will be required to ensure that batteries are accessible to allow removal for recycling. This potentially means that they will then be replaceable, so it may wipe out the throw away attitude. While that would be nice, I suspect that the manufacturers will design the battery removal facility such that it will damage the casing, and make re-assembly impossible. Let's wait and see. The story is here http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4969544.stm |
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Hmmm, I just read a story on the register http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/03/21/dmca_exemptions_controversy/ that indicated that copyright owners demand Digital Rights Management even if it causes "security and privacy harm" or "potentially endangers lives" I have been thinking about this, and now, I offer my $0.02 worth... To avoid any DRM on any Audio: Go to Dick Smith, and purchase a clable that will allow you to connect your CD player output to your PC soundcard mic socket. Place the CD into your CD player, and use some audio recording software on your PC. Hit play on the CD, and Record on the PC, and Bob's your uncle, instant unprotected mp3 content. Yes, you will receive second generation audio, but it will be *much* greater quality than the good old days of holding the tape recorder beside the TV speaker. To avoid DRM on any publication: Print your publication, and scan it in with your scanner. Convert the scanned pages to PDF and your'e done. Video: Hmmm, I'm thinking about that one. Does this mean when I next enter the USA, I will be arrested at the entry airport for providing the world with the secret information that is needed to break any DRM system..... Hmmmm... |
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