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Originally Posted by Fletch XXX
I do the same with DVDs. I have hand numbered limited edition horror DVDs that I will not play but once to rip... selling software that rips is no different than selling VCRs.
This was settled in the case between Sony and Universal.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_v._Universal
"The Court also ruled that the manufacturers of home video recording devices, such as Betamax or other VCRs (referred to as VTRs in the case), cannot be liable for infringement. " |
Realnetworks thought same argument about complying with the DVD license agreement would work, but obviously it did not convince the judge. So until trial, the ban remains.