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ripping CDs is legal, ripping DVDs is not?
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CDs that conform to spec' are not protected media. Copying a lawfully purchased CD for non-commercial purposes is at least arguably fair use.

DVDs have content/access-controls on them, which bring them under the purview of the DMCA anti-circumvention provisions.

The DMCA makes the possession, distribution or use of any device that can be used for circumvention unlawful.

There is no exception in the DMCA for fair use.
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Re: ripping CDs is legal, ripping DVDs is not? - by Doc - 04-05-2009, 01:31 AM

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