> From: Alberto Monteiro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Julia Thompson wrote:
> >
> > If anyone in the US is feeling pissy about the
> > whole copy-protection on CDs deal, go to
> http://www.digitalconsumer.org/cbdtpa/cbdtpa-inf.html
> > and fill out the form. They'll fax it to your
> > representative. (...)
> >
> Uh? I really don't understand this. _Why_ should
> the g*vernment be involved into an economic
> transaction between music distributors and
> music consumers?
The products are misleading, and can damage computers and stereo systems
('attempted copies' / rips). The products violate philips trademark for
the CD symbol. The products attempt to use technology to deny fair use
rights. (But fail in the extent that programs like CLoneCD can make 100%
perfect copies). They significantly degrade the playback of the content
even on normal stereo systems.
http://news.com.com/2100-1023-912695.html
> I will _never_ buy a copy protected CD [but then
> I may be a hardcore non-consumer O:-)] but what's
> the problem with those who want to buy those
> horrible things?
They are (as of today) already cracked.
http://www.chip.de/praxis_wissen/praxis_wissen_8725919.html
http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/54/25274.html
