>Does anyone know the legality of having a digital copy of something you >already own (vinyl or cd) on your laptop? (in the US or in the EU?) >This is the precedent that if it isn't EU-wide soon might be: >Norway Proposes New Digital Copyright Law >http://news.findlaw.com/ap/ht/1700/2-11-2005/20050211080016_40.html >This kinda scuppers any use of laptops for DJing doesn't it?
Indeed. However, my point is more about whats morally right or wrong I think. e.g. I couldn't give two hoots if some judge decides that if I record a record I've bought into my laptop, then it's illegal. Not bothered one bit. In fact, if they ever come to my house to arrest me for such a crime, I'll take my new flamethrower to their faces. If I buy a record, then I've paid my dues. If I want to record it into my laptop (into a format that is unavailable to buy), I'll record it in and use it how I see fit. It's mine, I own it. I spent a minimum of two hours at work getting tortured by all these idiots for that privelege. Alex _________________________________________________________________ --------------------- End of message text -------------------- This e-mail is sent by the above named in their individual, non-business capacity and is not on behalf of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP may monitor outgoing and incoming e-mails and other telecommunications on its e-mail and telecommunications systems. By replying to this e-mail you give your consent to such monitoring.
