Posted by Steve Guidry on 01/30/07 23:06

It just changes the form, and it's for the original viewer's use.

How is that different from you copying a DVD or other show to your computer
to watch on a plane ? (something I think you said probably was OK ).



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>>I think I know the answer to this, but . . .
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>> A customer brings in a VHS tape he made of a TV show.
>> Says his VHS deck broke and he's not going to replace it.
>> Wants it transferred to DVD.
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>> Can I do this for him without breaking the law ?
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> Assuming the VHS is of protected expression, no.
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>> Can I do this without fear of lawsuit from the copyright holder ?
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> I can't answer that.
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>> I guess I'm asking for business advice as well as the legal angle.
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>> I know that nothing posted here on usenet should ever be construed as
>> "real" legal advice.
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