Microsoft Drops FairUse4WM Lawsuit (because it can’t find anyone to sue)
Engadget reported this weekend that Microsoft has voluntarily dropped its lawsuit against FairUse4WM creator Viodentia. Of course, according to the motion to dismiss Engadget has posted on its site, the lawsuit has been “without prejudiceâ€, mostly, it appears, because the software giant can’t seem to find the actual person they were trying to sue. So, even though this particular lawsuit is dead, Microsoft is reserving the right to re-file claims against anyone associated with the PlaysForSure DRM-stripping software, including Viodentia, if they ever find them.
Unfortunately, this means little for all of you out there eager to copy your Musicmatch, Napster or Urge tracks without all that DRM hassle, particularly if Microsoft goes ahead with reported plans to ditch PlaysForSure for a new DRM scheme. However, it is a small victory for those who are working to free your media files from DRM bondage and attempting to allow you to exercise your rights under the fair use doctrine set out in sections 107, 108 and 117 of U.S. copyright law (Title 17, Chapter 1). Or whatever it is you do with your copied songs…
(from Engadget)


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