Posted by Alpha on 09/03/05 05:23

"Serial # 19781010" <none@none.net> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 2 Sep 2005 20:52:50 -0700, "Alpha" <none@none.net> wrote:
>
>>> OK. But the question still remains-any stand-alone recorders where you
>>> can bypass the internal burner and write the files directly to the
>>> hard disk on your computer instead of burning a DVD?
>>>
>>
>>Not in the US. Recorders with firewire connections to a computer were
>>banned in the United States.
>>
>>
> Another way of protecting "intellectual" property rights I assume?
> Banned by whom?

The MPAA worked with the commerce department.

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