>So, for the same reason that the record company is not responsible to >give you a new copy if you lose your original, neither are they >obligated to provide you with a "fresh" copy of the work every time the >format shifts. > >Of course, it can also be argued that you *don't* have to re-purchase >it. Your original purchase's license doesn't expire when the format >shifts. You can continue to enjoy that LP for as long as it's playable.
The simple analogy that I've found helps people understand music is relate it to books. Its basically the same rules. You can buy a book, and you can read it as many times as you want. You can loan it to friends, you can give it away, you can sell it. But you aren't likely to duplicate a whole book just so you can pass on a copy to someone else. You aren't allowed to anyway, but since people just don't do that, it makes it easier for them to think about what is and is not allowed with music. Also, when a book wears out and falls apart, you don't expect the publisher to give you another copy. If you buy a hard bound copy of a book, and later a paperback version comes out, you don't expect the publisher to give you a copy of it. If you can (and would) do it with a book, chances are you can do it with music. If you can't or wouldn't do it with a book, then chances are you also can't do it with music. (it also applies to movies) -chris <http://www.mythtech.net> -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
