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Copyright questions: MP3s by toysbfun 2008-10-21 16:55:54
Is it legal to rip CDs to my computer, or would that be either an unauthorized copy or a derivative work?
If ripping them is illegal, is it legal to copy legally purchased MP3 files over to my iPod? Or is that an illegal copy too?
[ Reply ]
  Depends on who you ask. by AndyA2008-10-21 17:01:54
    It is not clear, however... by werehatrack2008-10-21 17:38:01
      also look at the drek they are being forced by joecrouse2008-10-21 17:42:48
  Illegal in the US. by raptor_872008-10-21 18:43:11
    DMCA would not apply, perfectly legal. (n/t) by vampire2008-10-21 19:17:38
      Despite what the RIAA would have you believe by firehawk2008-10-21 19:22:35
        DISCLAIMER: Previous message applies to USA by firehawk2008-10-21 19:32:22
        I thought fair use was removed in 1998. (n/t) by raptor_872008-10-21 21:36:20
    Er no. It's legal. (n/t) by maximumbob2008-10-21 23:47:32

 

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