[olug] Keeping digital backup copies [Was: DVD Ripping]

[Sam Tetherow]

That is what Real thought as well, but it seems that the MPAA is now 
stating that if the disc is not in the drive a playback time, you are 
'circumventing' the CSS encryption.

http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20081005-judge-temporarily-halts-sale-of-realdvd-in-wake-of-lawsuit.html

    Sam Tetherow
    Sandhills Wireless

T. J. Brumfield wrote:
> I thought the DCMA was very clear on these issues.
>
> You may not circumvent copyright protection for the purposes of making
> illegal copies for distribution.  Making a backup copy for personal
> use is covered by fair use.
>
> -- T. J.
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