Hi all,
I have not got to reading the other mails, been too busy today. But I see that obviously has been some discussion, and I just feel compelled to make one thing clear...
I see that Ben pointed out one thing, you guys don`t know which situation I am in. Ben - you are so correct! :) (and BTW, I am a "she":) - "Aw-Seh")
I live in Norway, and my obligation is to follow Norwegian laws. According to the big red law book which I actually own copies of, we are here allowed to own 1 copy of music etc. for our own use. If you however choose to make copies to sell or distribute, then you are breaking the law. That we still have this legislation here, has been subject to a lot of discussion, but the law still says this, and I really don`t think it will be changed anytime soon...
Actually I just read a long article about it, and there is no disagreement when it comes to interpreting this law, it is crystal clear (I promise you, the record companies do not like this one bit). Bottom line - as a Norwegian citizen, keeping one copy for myself of whatever it is in iTunes, is completely legal. I am fully aware of the fact that the laws says otherwise e.g. in the US, but I really don`t have any obligation towards US law except for when I am there... :)
So, to be honest, I really don`t feel bad about enjoying this music when I know that according to the legislation I have to relate to - I am not doing anything wrong, and I hope that you guys can understand that.
I must say though, I was really disappointed to find out that iTunes Music Store is not available for us here. I would love to use it, and download music to enjoy. I figured that I could just access it e.g. in the US, but I just get a window saying that it is not available in my country...
Again, I appreciate all your help and input on the issues I need help with!!! This time I however think one point was proved, that things aren`t always as they seem... :)
Have a nice evening! Here it is getting late, so it is time to hit the sack... I will be back tomorrow to really read your postings!
Until then - take care!
Aase :)
Well, another thing to consider is that any music downloaded off of iTunes Music Store won't be able to be accessed unless he keeps the former user's account. If the former owner is 'OK' with this then..... But I doubt it. It's just sad that we even have to remind others of the obvious. I will continue my attempts at 'tikkun olam', but experience tells me that it's an uphill battle.
Tim
On 1/17/05 8:22 PM, "Ben Dyer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
The original poster was asking for a solution to a technical issue, _not_ for moral guidance. There are situations where doing what he wants to do is legal, and situations where it isn't. Since we don't have enough information to determine which situation he's in, it seems prudent to let him decide.
Cheers, Ben
On 18 Jan 2005, at 11:32, Tim Collier wrote:
Hey Ben, that's somebody else's music! What you are suggesting is tantamount to theft. Aase, put your OWN music in iTunes, the stuff that is there now is NOT YOURS! For that matter, any software the previous owner left on it is NOT yours unless he gave you the install CD's and licenses. GUYS!
Tim
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