In the UK copyright allows "reasonable personal use" or words to that effect. I make MP3s of my CDs so that I can take it with me when travelling, at work, etc. I only share my CDs/MP3s with my wife & kids. I do not download music. I am not a pirate.
I will accept copy protection schemes if they do not interfere with MY reasonable use rights. However, I am getting very frustrated at CDs with copy protection that do not play on my main hi-fi (about 5 years old). The record companies are selling faulty product. Next time, I'll take it back to the shop and demand my money back and I will try to avoid CDs with copy protection in future.
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dave ankers @ Dec 19th 2005 2:26AM
In the UK copyright allows "reasonable personal use" or words to that effect. I make MP3s of my CDs so that I can take it with me when travelling, at work, etc. I only share my CDs/MP3s with my wife & kids. I do not download music. I am not a pirate.
I will accept copy protection schemes if they do not interfere with MY reasonable use rights. However, I am getting very frustrated at CDs with copy protection that do not play on my main hi-fi (about 5 years old). The record companies are selling faulty product. Next time, I'll take it back to the shop and demand my money back and I will try to avoid CDs with copy protection in future.