On 28 Oct 2005 at 12:25, Decker, Michael wrote: > >From http://www.eff.org/cafe/gross1.html > > Do I have the right to make a copy of my CD [or DVD or other media > containing copyrighted content] for my own personal use? > > Yes. The fair use doctrine allows an individual to make a copy of their > lawfully obtained copyrighted work for their own personal use. Allowing > people to make a copy of copyrighted music for their personal use provides > for enhanced consumer convenience through legitimate and lawful copying. > ....The fair use > privilege's personal use right is what allows an individual to make a backup > copy of their computer software as an essential defense against future media > failure.
I believe that regardless of what the EFF says, there's no "right" here. There have been court decisions about how to interpret 17USC107, and I see no reason why a subsequent law couldn't limit [or expand!] what is considered 'fair use'... /Bernie\ -- Bernie Cosell Fantasy Farm Fibers mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Pearisburg, VA --> Too many people, too few sheep <-- -- ---------------------------------------- WIN-HOME Archives: http://PEACH.EASE.LSOFT.COM/archives/WIN-HOME.html Contact the List Owner about anything: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Official Win-Home List Members Profiles Page http://www.besteffort.com/winhome/Profiles.html
