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broadcast flag

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broadcast flag
A code in a digital TV broadcast that would restrict its redistribution. For example, it would allow consumers to make copies for personal use, but would prevent them from transmitting copies over the Internet. Mandated by the FCC, consumer devices manufactured after July 1, 2005 were expected to recognize the code. In May 2005, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia reversed the FCC order. Stay tuned!


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TiVo''s recognition of the broadcast flag will keep them from updating their software that is available under the newest Linux licenses.
In the statement, Sununu said his proposal would apply to the broadcast flag, an anti-piracy technology for over-the-air digital television.
490 Although styled as a narrow bill ostensibly giving the FCC only "limited authority" to impose licensing conditions on new HD radios and satellite radios, the Audio Broadcast Flag Licensing Act of 2006 would have prohibited "unauthorized copying and redistribution of transmitted content through the use of a broadcast flag or similar technology.
 
 
 
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