Posted by beardedlady on February 26, 2003, at 17:31:44
In reply to Re: Congress targets P2P piracy on campus » stjames, posted by Jumpy on February 26, 2003, at 17:19:36
> So each time I record a television show or a song off the radio I am breaking the law? Are they going to outlaw vcrs and radios with recording features? Thanks.
No.
You're not supposed to copy something you don't own and share it with others. You are, indeed, allowed to copy a show that you didn't get to watch so you can see it later. That's one reason VCRs have recording features.
You can lend a friend a book, CD, or movie, but he's not supposed to make a copy of it.
Teachers are not supposed to make more than a certain number of copies of literary works of various lengths without first contacting the publisher.
You're not supposed to give someone else software to install into another computer. In fact, Jumpy, you're not even allowed to install your own paid-for software into two computers!
Do people do all these things? All the time. Is the FBI going to hunt down the guy making a tape for his girlfriend instead of the terrorist? No.
But Dr. Bob doesn't want these laws broken here, 'kay?
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