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MITH, Keeper of the Annoying Keeper Names Posted Aug 27, 2001
Hey smartgamer why didn't you cover some of the actual law (state the name or something) in your entry about US law?
You should have included a bit more info really. It didn't say anything most people shouldn't already know. I'm not trying to knock you or anything I just thought you should have been more concise.
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SmartGamer, Keeper of That Which Breaks Down Easily [(11*5)-(4*2+5)=42] (Scout) Posted Aug 28, 2001
If you had seen the actual law, you would know.
"A computer virus is defined as any program that is detrimental to the functioning of the computer."
Doesn't that outlaw Windows 98?
"A computer is a mechanical construct of silicon, metal, plastic, and other compunds, made for the purpose of solving equations and displaying the answers, often integrated into a more complex environment."
It's a gadget that shows stuff.
Etc...
--S.G.
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MITH, Keeper of the Annoying Keeper Names Posted Aug 30, 2001
Work in progress for Canada Law. Can't find much. Most is still "on hold" (is waiting for bugs to be worked out). This may take a while. 
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SmartGamer, Keeper of That Which Breaks Down Easily [(11*5)-(4*2+5)=42] (Scout) Posted Aug 31, 2001
Well, whatever you do, be quick about it! We have one week left!
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taliesin Posted Aug 31, 2001
MITH *strides into Canadian parliament, slams fist down on nearest desk* 'Alright, I demand you idiots compose a simple, yet comprehensive law dealing with computer crime. Specifically dealing with malicious code and computer viruses. And I want it yesterday!'
Just do a bit on the current state of the law(s) regarding this, MITH.. try to keep it non-technical... Perhaps you could talk to an RCMP computer crime officer, who may be able to give you a brief overview in more-or-less plain language. I have found that the cops are surprisingly eager to discuss things if they know you aren't connected with the media. Tell 'em you're doing a report for school or something..
Next best bet would be a law student, next best would be a Crown counsel ( Prosecution ), next best would be a law professor at a Uni., next would be a judge who dealt with corporate and tech crime, (although they would insist on talking off the record! ). Dead last would be a practising lawyer....
Good luck
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MITH, Keeper of the Annoying Keeper Names Posted Aug 31, 2001
thanks. Working.....
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SmartGamer, Keeper of That Which Breaks Down Easily [(11*5)-(4*2+5)=42] (Scout) Posted Sep 4, 2001
PANIC MODE! We only have two days left! 
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SmartGamer, Keeper of That Which Breaks Down Easily [(11*5)-(4*2+5)=42] (Scout) Posted Sep 6, 2001
This is it. This is the last day. The articles get done, or not at all.
Final submissions, please.
--SmartGamer
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SmartGamer, Keeper of That Which Breaks Down Easily [(11*5)-(4*2+5)=42] (Scout) Posted Sep 24, 2001
We're done. I'm taking out the dead links. It's over.
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- 61: MITH, Keeper of the Annoying Keeper Names (Aug 27, 2001)
- 62: SmartGamer, Keeper of That Which Breaks Down Easily [(11*5)-(4*2+5)=42] (Scout) (Aug 28, 2001)
- 63: MITH, Keeper of the Annoying Keeper Names (Aug 30, 2001)
- 64: SmartGamer, Keeper of That Which Breaks Down Easily [(11*5)-(4*2+5)=42] (Scout) (Aug 31, 2001)
- 65: taliesin (Aug 31, 2001)
- 66: MITH, Keeper of the Annoying Keeper Names (Aug 31, 2001)
- 67: SmartGamer, Keeper of That Which Breaks Down Easily [(11*5)-(4*2+5)=42] (Scout) (Sep 4, 2001)
- 68: SmartGamer, Keeper of That Which Breaks Down Easily [(11*5)-(4*2+5)=42] (Scout) (Sep 6, 2001)
- 69: SmartGamer, Keeper of That Which Breaks Down Easily [(11*5)-(4*2+5)=42] (Scout) (Sep 24, 2001)
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