General Clark wants government regulation of p2p

Modelworks

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http://www.p2p-weblog.com/5022...nts_gov_regulation.php



8/14/2007

Clark testified "If you saw the scope of the risk, I think you'd agree that it's just totally unacceptable. The American people would be outraged if they were aware of what's inadvertently shared by government agencies on P2P networks. They would demand solutions."

Clark and Tiversa's solution? He said that industry self-regulation would not be effective and called on the House to regulate P2P and distributed computing.


hrm, maybe the general is just trying to pocket some extra cash for retirement.
 

Leros

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If they think they can regulate something so uncentralized as p2p, they are clearly wrong.
 

jjones

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What a twit. Here's a solution: Government agencies don't allow p2p on thier networks. Wow, problem solved.
 

Triumph

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Screw that guy. I already have to put up with my completely restricted computer at work (gov't job) and yes, P2P programs are not allowed on the computers, admin privelages are severely restricted, and data miners on your PC routinely scan for illicit programs. That's fine at work, albeit greatly slowing down my machine, but I'll be damned if they're going to regulate my home PC.
 

intogamer

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Originally posted by: Triumph
Screw that guy. I already have to put up with my completely restricted computer at work (gov't job) and yes, P2P programs are not allowed on the computers, admin privelages are severely restricted, and data miners on your PC routinely scan for illicit programs. That's fine at work, albeit greatly slowing down my machine, but I'll be damned if they're going to regulate my home PC.

Troof
 

ElFenix

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Originally posted by: jjones
What a twit. Here's a solution: Government agencies don't allow p2p on thier networks. Wow, problem solved.

yup. why are users even able to install these programs?
 

PingSpike

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So instead of changing yourself to adapt to the way the world is, I should force the world to adapt to me. Well that seems reasonable and feasible.

If you'll excuse me, I have to write a letter to my senator. I want him to introduce a bill to force the sun to come up one hour earlier, to make it easier for me to wake up in the morning instead of buying an alarm clock.
 

bonkers325

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right idea, wrong solution. regulate on the user end by educating them and preventing them from installing said p2p programs in the first place.
 

Modelworks

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If they had their way we would have a system like china where everything goes through a national firewall.
 

biggestmuff

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Originally posted by: ElFenix
Originally posted by: jjones
What a twit. Here's a solution: Government agencies don't allow p2p on thier networks. Wow, problem solved.

yup. why are users even able to install these programs?

Ignorant or rogue admins at sites. Sometimes it's a post commander or higher that gives the okay for a site's p2p use.

There are some p2p/file sharing apps that are outright banned. There are other apps that have been deemed acceptable for use. A user can request the use of the approved p2p app and the sysadmin will have to install the app.
 

biggestmuff

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Originally posted by: Modelworks
If they had their way we would have a system like china where everything goes through a national firewall.

The DoD does run their Unclass web access like that.
 

CPA

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Isn't this the same general that the Libs were just wetting themselves about a couple years ago because he was slamming the Bush administration?
 

Queasy

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That's the problem with politicians and leaders. Most are technologically clueless and advocate sledgehammer solutions to push-pin sized problems.
 

manowar821

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What a stupid dick. (double checks to make sure I'm in OT and not PN) Yep, a dick.

Why would liberals support him? Oh yeah, they're just as mentally deranged as conservatives are.

Sorry, but he's not fit to make decisions about internet technologies..
 

LtPage1

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Originally posted by: manowar821
What a stupid dick. (double checks to make sure I'm in OT and not PN) Yep, a dick.

Why would liberals support him? Oh yeah, they're just as mentally deranged as conservatives are.

Sorry, but he's not fit to make decisions about internet technologies..

The good news is, he can't.
 

jagec

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Originally posted by: PingSpike

If you'll excuse me, I have to write a letter to my senator. I want him to introduce a bill to force the sun to come up one hour earlier, to make it easier for me to wake up in the morning instead of buying an alarm clock.

To be fair, I would support such a bill if it were possible. I hate getting up when it's early morning and everything is cold.
 

Linflas

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Originally posted by: jagec
Originally posted by: PingSpike

If you'll excuse me, I have to write a letter to my senator. I want him to introduce a bill to force the sun to come up one hour earlier, to make it easier for me to wake up in the morning instead of buying an alarm clock.

To be fair, I would support such a bill if it were possible. I hate getting up when it's early morning and everything is cold.

I would support that bill just for the shear joy of seeing the stupified looks on their faces the morning after the bill was signed into law and the sun rose at it's normal time.
 

darkamulets

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Originally posted by: Triumph
Screw that guy. I already have to put up with my completely restricted computer at work (gov't job) and yes, P2P programs are not allowed on the computers, admin privelages are severely restricted, and data miners on your PC routinely scan for illicit programs. That's fine at work, albeit greatly slowing down my machine, but I'll be damned if they're going to regulate my home PC.

Yup!