[muglo] Re: New copyright legislation

  • From: joseph nolan <josephnolan1@xxxxxxx>
  • To: muglo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Thu, 03 Jun 2010 19:56:26 -0400

Wayne,
  It hasn't passed yet. For everything they pass, those who look to get around 
the law think of a new loophole. I don't see any of us doing a "perp walk" 
anytime soon.
Cheers,
Joe

On 2010-06-03, at 6:56 PM, Wayne Dobson wrote:

> Perhaps there has not been enough time to digest this new legislation, but 
> I'm surprised by the lack of concern. From what I gather: Your ISP is now 
> required to keep logs of your downloads and turn these records over to 
> authorities when requested. Any 'ripping' software  you might have on your 
> computer must be deleted. If you buy a DVD, you may own one copy of it, but 
> you are not legally entitled to make that copy. If you buy a DVD in Europe, 
> you might as well throw it out as you cannot convert it for North American 
> use. If you use a Time Machine drive, that is your one copy of your iTunes 
> library allowed. Any other backup is illegal.
> 
> Wayne Dobson
> pwdobson@xxxxxxxxxx
> (519) 474-1253 res.
> (519) 860-2725 cell
> 

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