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“Fertilizer played a greater role in this case than computers.”

Quote by Mike Godwin

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Mike Godwin, born on October 26, 1956, is an American attorney with extensive experience in the field of internet law and copyright. He has made significant contributions to the advocacy of digital freedom and the open internet, serving as an attorney for the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). more

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