How Much Copying Rights Are Consumers Entitled To?
How Much Copying Rights Are Consumers Entitled To?

That's the question. If we purchase a Blu-Ray disc, are we entitled to be able to make a back-up copy? And does anyone really believe that's why people want to be able to copy them?! OCModShop believes DRAM protection is treating consumers like thieves. 

"While the music industry has almost totally abandon DRM (Digital Rights Management) as have audio books, Hollywood stands by their encryption even though it was cracked by a bunch of Doom 9ers. Once we have a fresh set of BD movies, the code kids will probably crack it as well…

Hey it’s their form of entertainment! While CE/PC folks all agree that the consumer is entitled to some level of consumer copying, the “good guys” still aren’t sure. After all if you want the movie in another form why not just buy it? You know made for theater…made for TV…made for disc…made for iPod…made for phone." Read on here.


Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2008.
Posted by fiona.
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