LawGeek commented on Friday about a preliminary injunction being granted to StorageTek, who are seeking to block third party service of their products with claims it violates the DMCA. Logically, and I’m sure legally, the judge is correct to issue the injunction. The concern is where this leads. Companies have tried using the DMCA before but haven’t been completely successful.

Slashdot picked up the story this morning, and the usual comments followed. One of the first questions raised is when car manufacturers will figure out how they can block third party service on vehicles. I’m sure they’ll figure out a way soon enough, and as soon as they do, the DMCA will be overhauled.