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Posted by BB on 10/05/29 11:37
"Bob" <spam@uce.gov> wrote in message
news:43ccee44.76059375@news-server.houston.rr.com...
> On Tue, 17 Jan 2006 08:02:10 GMT, "BB" <NEWSMAN@NOSPAM.COM> wrote:
>
> >http://www.eff.org/IP/DMCA/hr2281_dmca_law_19981020_pl105-304.html
>
> >As I understand it under the DMCA, copying a DVD even if you own it would
be
> >illegal, since to do so means you have to circumvent the copy protection
> >which it does not allow.
>
> When you play a DVD that has been encrypted, aren't you circumventing
> copy protection?
No since the DVD player maker has licensed the means to play it. . .
> If you read the law carefully, you will see that there are numerous
> exceptions to the blanket prohibition of circumventing copy
> protection.
>
> You have only given the original law passed by congress. Missing are
> all the cases where the law was overturned in part, all the instances
> of court challenges, etc.
>
> Then there is the intent of the law. The law is intended to prohibit
> distribution. Copying for one's own use is not distribution. Making
> copies for sale is illegal.
If you "own" the content (i.e. have purchased the DVD and are backing it up)
then I would agree that you are probably OK - if you are renting a DVD or
borrowing one from the library or friend and make a copy that would not be
OK. . .
Billy
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