[Itpolicy-np] Copyright, Piracy and Open Source

[Bipin Gautam]

> I am surprised that they are still selling proudly while a couple of guys
> are targeted and put behind bars.
>

This is sad!

But, police "have to act" when a complain is registered and police
works with "reasonable evidence". Maybe, Nepal Police is flexing its
muscles... ;)

But, from some sources i also know, the "couple of guys" have
seriously offended some very "important people" in the past
(knowingly/unknowingly). Maybe, a destiny was "written"... if the
cases are related? Time will tell.


For OSS lovers, there is Ylmf OS 3.0, something that feels likes
windows but actually linux/ubuntu. http://ylmf.org/en/index.html


Also, we are launching NepSecure website and i have just outlined some
topics in the wiki that may be of some interest to you all. Please
feel free to contribute or start a new page.
http://wiki.nepsecure.com/Main_Page

Sooner than latter..... i think "rules of engagement", on issues
related to Nepalese cyberspace should be be written so that it is
win-win for Police, ISPs and the general public. Time has come, things
cant be avoided now so it is far better to work out on a clear,
acceptable ground that is beneficial for all through paper work. That
is a "common defense" for us all.

Last time i talked with a (few) legal experts who "claim" to
"specialize" in cyberspace (but zero on the technical) They find
"murky water" as cash opportunity, a source of power!

Therefore, I firmly believe, people who take limited benefit from
"small opportunity" should be taken out with uncompromising ph0rce.


Distinguished members, without comments.........

with best regards,
-bipin


Ps: check this following news:
Russina government is using Microsoft's anti-piracy efforts as a
"tool" to crack down on critics of the government!

http://www.dailytech.com/Microsofts+Antipiracy+Raids+Help+Russian+Government+Crack+Down+on+Critics/article19601.htm