The Computer Guys

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Listen Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2005 at 12:06 p.m. in Science, Tech Tuesday, Technology, The Computer Guys

The Internet as a news source, the music industry's lawsuit against a dead woman, and answers to your questions. It's a special mid-month edition of The Computer Guys, in celebration of WAMU's Membership Campaign.

Audio archives, transcripts and CDs will be available approximately 15 minutes after the program ends.

Guests

Tom Piwowar

TJP&A, Piwowar and Associates, the Mac Guy

John Gilroy

WAMU Resident Computer Guy; and Director of Business Development at SolutionsDevelopers

Poll results for February 15, 2005

Li Hongchen, 24, a player in the Chinese virtual world Red Moon, spent two years and 10,000 yuan ($1,200) amassing equipment and funds within the virtual environment only to have it "stolen" through a flaw in the game server. He sued for restitution and damages. How would you rule?

(18%) A. Virtual property isn't really property, just bits -- throw the case out.

(47%) B. People feel they have a real investment in virtual possessions -- give him back his stuff, but no damages.

(35%) C. It's about time we hold software companies accountable -- give him back his stuff and 10,000 yuan damages.

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