Apple Insider suit

Airencracken · 04-09-2005, 02:38 PM

http://www.gotapex.com/forums/showth...210#post839210

Apple v. Does

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In December 2004, Apple filed a lawsuit in Santa Clara county against unnamed individuals who allegedly leaked information about new Apple products to several online news sites, including AppleInsider and PowerPage. The articles at issue concerned a FireWire audio interface for GarageBand, codenamed "Asteroid" or "Q7." In addition, Apple filed a separate trade secret suit against Think Secret on January 4, 2004.

Apple is seeking information from these news sites regarding the identities of the sites' sources, and has subpoenaed Nfox.com, the email service provider for PowerPage, for email messages that may identify the confidential source.

EFF opposes Apple's discovery because the confidentiality of the media's sources and unpublished information are critical means for journalists of all stripes to acquire information and communicate it to the public. Because today's online journalists frequently depend on confidential sources to gather material, their ability to promise confidentiality is essential to maintaining the strength of independent media. Furthermore, the protections required by the First Amendment are necessary regardless of whether the journalist uses a third party for communications.
Petition to Court of Appeal:
O'Grady, et al. v. Apple Computer, Inc., Case Number H028579

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It seems to me that all apple would get out of this is free advertising.

bachviet · 04-09-2005, 09:49 PM

Shoud this thread be in "Software" forum instead?

Anyway I think Apple makes big mistake by suing these websites.

gear02 · 04-09-2005, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bachviet

Shoud this thread be in "Software" forum instead?

Anyway I think Apple makes big mistake by suing these websites.

especially when these websites are apple's biggest fans. Why piss them off?

welfareloser · 04-10-2005, 09:28 AM

well, they're just suing for the names of the leakers, right? not for money?

the leakers must be soiling themselves right now

oh! looky there, it's a pun!

04-09-2005, 02:38 PM	#1
Airencracken Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: California Posts: 6,681	Apple Insider suit http://www.gotapex.com/forums/showth...210#post839210 Apple v. Does » Printable Case Summary [PDF, 132K] » Frequently Asked Questions about this case In December 2004, Apple filed a lawsuit in Santa Clara county against unnamed individuals who allegedly leaked information about new Apple products to several online news sites, including AppleInsider and PowerPage. The articles at issue concerned a FireWire audio interface for GarageBand, codenamed "Asteroid" or "Q7." In addition, Apple filed a separate trade secret suit against Think Secret on January 4, 2004. Apple is seeking information from these news sites regarding the identities of the sites' sources, and has subpoenaed Nfox.com, the email service provider for PowerPage, for email messages that may identify the confidential source. EFF opposes Apple's discovery because the confidentiality of the media's sources and unpublished information are critical means for journalists of all stripes to acquire information and communicate it to the public. Because today's online journalists frequently depend on confidential sources to gather material, their ability to promise confidentiality is essential to maintaining the strength of independent media. Furthermore, the protections required by the First Amendment are necessary regardless of whether the journalist uses a third party for communications. Petition to Court of Appeal: O'Grady, et al. v. Apple Computer, Inc., Case Number H028579 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- It seems to me that all apple would get out of this is free advertising. __________________ "I remember my first orgasm, I just wish someone was there to share it with me..."11-05-2003 05:33 AM - Topane They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin Religion is the sigh of the oppressed creature, the heart of a heartless world, & the soul of soulless conditions. It is the opiate of the masses. - Karl Marx Hell is other people - Jean-Paul Sartre

04-09-2005, 09:49 PM	#2
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04-10-2005, 09:28 AM	#4
welfareloser Grand Moff Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: jabba's palace. (yes, i do... and no, you can't.) Posts: 9,718	well, they're just suing for the names of the leakers, right? not for money? the leakers must be soiling themselves right now oh! looky there, it's a pun! __________________ Find the person who will love you because of your differences and not in spite of them and you have found a lover for life. ~ Leo Buscaglia http://www.welfareloser.com http://gotapexblogs.net/users/welfareloser/

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