Federal Agents Raid Homes for Modchips 537
Lunatrik writes "Invoking the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, Federal Custom's Agents have raided over 30 homes and businesses looking to confiscate so-called 'mod chips', or other devices that allow the playback of pirated video games. This raises an important question: Are legitimate backup copies of a piece of software you own illegal under the DMCA?"
welp; (Score:5, Funny)
Seriously. Persecution of the hackers only makes them stronger.
Money Laundering (Score:5, Funny)
Perhaps because people with mod chips are so engrossed in playing their pirate games that they don't empty their pockets thoroughly before dumping their clothes in the wash.
Let me axe you something (Score:5, Funny)
Don't you mean, begs the question?
Re:The Real Question.... (Score:5, Funny)
Don't worry. As a physician I am qualified to tell you that all bleeding stops eventually. One way or another.
Re:while you're there... (Score:3, Funny)
Jesus... what the hell is going on in your neighborhood?!