Copying DVDs?

Gboren- not trying to split hairs, but I believe that's only true (fair use) if you own the DVD/CD/LP. Since you can't be in two places at once, its fair use if you make a copy for backup, archival, convenience purposes. If you copy software that you didn't pay for, or if you use it at two different locations simultaneously, I don't think that would be fair use. That's my story and I'm sticking to it ;~).

Swampwalker - Your fine tuning of the fair use rule is correct as I understand it!

What we have here is DivX or MP 4 technology. It works well but be forwarned....you need to be quite good with computers to use it. DivX is free by the way and can be seen at divx.com. Also, if your home dvd player playes cdv it works.

This has been stated already but needs to be repeated. It is obvious that people do not understand their rights. You can copy anything for personal use. You can not copy anything for profit!

So photocopy, lp copy, cd copy or dvd copy. Just don't rip others off.

Also, in case you are unaware it is also legal to tape concerts as long as the venue or artist has not disclaimed it in advance.

Don't take away more of our rights before big brother or the corporation do!

I saw a small report on the news a few months back about copying movies that are in the theater now to a dvd. It was mostly kids using college computers. I dont know what kind of equipment you need but I understand it is very expensive.

They just downloaded movies off the internet. I dont know where to get the info but they were showing them doing it with current in the theater movies.

As far as legal rights I always thought that if it was for your own use it was legal but a judge didnt feel that way when it came to napster.