Discussion Locked

computer licensing requirements - a good idea?

0 helpful

5 replies

by betageek52 Oct 31, 2008 last reply Nov 12, 2008

Closed to new repliesThis discussion is closed. It stays readable, but it takes no new replies.

I have heard it mentioned by other techs that people should be required to get a license to use a computer, like the FCC did for Citizens' Band radios back in the 70s. Under the terms of this license, they were responsible for the proper operation and performance of the radios, and could have their equipment confiscated if it was causing interference with other electronics.

What do we think about this, People?

5 replies

by charliespencer Oct 31, 2008

I don't remember if we reached a consensus; this is the Internet, so probably not.

I favor requiring a license to connect to the Internet but not for stand-alone or private network operation. But then, I favor a mandatory license before being allowed to reproduce.