Some bad news about jailbreaking and unlocking

[rontorbay]

Having read the whole 69 pages of the document, I would summarise it thus. It is illegal to run copyrighted software to which you have not registered an entitlement to do so by buying a licence. Therefore it is illegal to modify (Jailbreak) for THAT PURPOSE.

The document includes restrictions on circumventing the locks and security on movies, electronic books, DVDs etc. ( so nothing new there then.)

I did not read that it is illegal to DEVELOP the means to circumvent Locks & controls, but that it is not lawful to apply the means for the purpose of copyright infringement. ( nothing new there either)

The reference in the OP to iPads, only means that the exemption that applies to iPhones, was not considered for iPads in the initial application for exemption from jailbreaking.

As far as I can deduce, there is nothing to stop anyone jailbreaking the device that they OWN, but it is illegal to do so for the purpose of "pirating", or bypassing the software locks put in place to prevent illegal use of said software or applications. ( nothing new there then)

Soooo, since we are all law abiding citizens, and would NEVER dream of doing anything illegal, and are only concerned with having unrestricted access to a device we legally own, we should stop being paranoid.

Here's a parallel.....if you buy a car designed to run on petrol (gasoline), who says you can't modify it to run on diesel?

If a mechanic develops the means to convert your vehicle, should they then be held liable if you then use that modified vehicle in a robbery ? Of course not!.

Therefore, DEVS who create the means to "jailbreak" should not be liable for the misuse of their efforts.

If you're not infringing copyright, ( and you aren't, are you?) you will not be persecuted.

Waiting for the inevitable comebacks to tell me I'm wrong.

Peace guys

[acenyc]

Ok I was reading it again and I think you may be wrong because what i see
Is the smartphone mobile firmware is licensed to use under terms of use my be legal to modify to use unauthorized applications if its not copy-right protected then if it is its illegal

[wouzy]

what that fuck

[King Kaos]

Originally Posted by rontorbay

Having read the whole 69 pages of the document, I would summarise it thus. It is illegal to run copyrighted software to which you have not registered an entitlement to do so by buying a licence. Therefore it is illegal to modify (Jailbreak) for THAT PURPOSE.

The document includes restrictions on circumventing the locks and security on movies, electronic books, DVDs etc. ( so nothing new there then.)

I did not read that it is illegal to DEVELOP the means to circumvent Locks & controls, but that it is not lawful to apply the means for the purpose of copyright infringement. ( nothing new there either)

The reference in the OP to iPads, only means that the exemption that applies to iPhones, was not considered for iPads in the initial application for exemption from jailbreaking.

As far as I can deduce, there is nothing to stop anyone jailbreaking the device that they OWN, but it is illegal to do so for the purpose of "pirating", or bypassing the software locks put in place to prevent illegal use of said software or applications. ( nothing new there then)

Soooo, since we are all law abiding citizens, and would NEVER dream of doing anything illegal, and are only concerned with having unrestricted access to a device we legally own, we should stop being paranoid.

Here's a parallel.....if you buy a car designed to run on petrol (gasoline), who says you can't modify it to run on diesel?

If a mechanic develops the means to convert your vehicle, should they then be held liable if you then use that modified vehicle in a robbery ? Of course not!.

Therefore, DEVS who create the means to "jailbreak" should not be liable for the misuse of their efforts.

If you're not infringing copyright, ( and you aren't, are you?) you will not be persecuted.

Waiting for the inevitable comebacks to tell me I'm wrong.

Peace guys

as of this coming monday, apple, microsoft and other big technology leaders are trying to pass law saying we dont own anything we buy, therefore if we buy something its not ours, its the companies.

[gooo]

We are leasing !!! Not owning...

[lolroflmywaffle]

Originally Posted by King Kaos

as of this coming monday, apple, microsoft and other big technology leaders are trying to pass law saying we dont own anything we buy, therefore if we buy something its not ours, its the companies.

Yep... This law is mainly to stop the resale market (eBay/Craigslist)... They will tell you that you don't have the right to sell your possessions since its not really yours lol...

[gooo]

Check this out about the Boeing CHAMP - Boeing Non-kinetic Missile Records 1st Operational Test Flight

[acenyc]

Originally Posted by gooo

Check this out about the Boeing CHAMP - Boeing Non-kinetic Missile Records 1st Operational Test Flight

Why are you going off topic I mean really

[tc2664]

I am FUCKING confuse!!!
You buy it, BUT not own it....
You can not resale???
WTF..

[gooo]

Originally Posted by acenyc

Why are you going off topic I mean really

Your title for your post is 'some bad news' I would say this IS Bad News, this is how they will put out the servers etc. in the future if things don't comply to 'their' laws...

[acenyc]

Originally Posted by gooo

Your title for your post is 'some bad news' I would say this IS Bad News, this is how they will put out the servers etc. in the future if things don't comply to 'their' laws...

How dumb are you I mean really that has not a thing to do with apple that shit is being tested for war for when we may ever
go to war again

[GorgonSin]

hmm looks like apple cut a big check to some politicians who are now helping them

[gooo]

Originally Posted by acenyc

How dumb are you I mean really that has not a thing to do with apple that shit is being tested for war for when we may ever
go to war again

Dumb! Who's Dumb? Its not when you 'may ever go to war again'.
Don't you realise you are officially at war, don't you watch the news? You have been since 911 !
That's the reason they can make these bullshit laws that end up effecting the rest of the world !
Because you can be sure this will be followed by a majority of the other governments !

[acenyc]

Originally Posted by gooo

Dumb! Who's Dumb? Its not when you 'may ever go to war again'.
Don't you realise you are officially at war, don't you watch the news? You have been since 911 !
That's the reason they can make these bullshit laws that end up effecting the rest of the world !
Because you can be sure this will be followed by a majority of the other governments !

Dumb fuck 9/11 is well over we are ending the war in afghanistan they just still tranning afghan forces for 2 more years that's it

[pianoman763]

Why are you people arguing about war? We will always be in a war, enough said. Back to the original topic... This is just some dumb way of trying to confuse scared jailbreakers. It isn't going to work any more than anything else has.

[BFoster108]

My take on the whole thing is....Apple is going to watch every handset they make....Its kinda reminding me of software torrents....its illegal yet they cannot stop it.......this is another warning about piracy is all....not about owning or whatever.....are they going to kill all peoples unlocked iphones that are currently using on other networks???....I think they will on h2o, and straight talk....but if your on a network that supports Iphone why not???....And about the whole military thing....Lets not go there and compare...I was in the US Army....and let me just say most of what everyone is hearing is wrong...meaning dont trust it.....

[gooo]

Originally Posted by acenyc

Dumb fuck 9/11 is well over we are ending the war in afghanistan they just still tranning afghan forces for 2 more years that's it

You believe what you want.
And you call me a 'dumb fuck' lol.
As BFoster 108 says Dont Trust It !

[navarhos]

Changed the title to keep the thread about iDevices and not to go off topic to shit about war.
Keep it on topic guys, the site is SiNfuL iPhone, there's nothing about war here.

[Gravol]

Originally Posted by l0k0

Ummmmm.

ip4 on 5.1.1 = Jailbroken
ip4s on 5.1.1 = Jailbroken
S3 on 4.1.1 = Custom Firmware, r00ted and unlocked
PS3 on 4.30 = Custom Firmware, Jailbroken and on the PSN

Now someone please tell the library of a congress that I give a shit, why?

can I ask how you jailbroke you ps3..I have searched google and it's all crap to download anything and surveys to fill out that dont work...thanks in advance.

[Pinktoes69]

We the people buy their products for dang
good money.. And pay for the service yet they want to control
how we use it.. That's Bull Crap!!!!