Head of CEA will answer your questions on Lawmeme

Cory Doctorow 12:59 pm Fri Oct 25, 2002

Ernest sez: "Gary Shapiro is the president of the Consumer Electronics Association, chairman of the Home Recording Rights Coalition and is no fan of the RIAA's attempt to maintain control over distribution channels. LawMeme is currently conducting a Slashdot-style interview with Mr. Shapiro. The top 10 questions will be sent to him, but as of the time of this writing, there are only three questions. So chances to ask Mr. Shapiro his thoughts on, well, anything are pretty high."

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(Thanks, Ernest!)

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