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Rules On Copying DVDs by Timothy Cashman
Does anyone even own a VCR anymore? The answer is probably, but to be truthful, how many of us actually use the darn things? The answer is very few. What with the cost of DVDs these days along with websites such as Netflix to deliver us movies right to our door, the VCR is becoming more and more obsolete. However, there is one aspect of the VCR that we tend not to use as much on our DVDs and that is recording our programs. For people who own TiVo, this is not really much of a concern. But for those of you who record onto your DVD recorders there are some legal items you need to be aware of.
Obviously there are great benefits to recording on DVDs. They are more compact, last longer, are more durable, and have superior sound and video qualities. Still, you need to be aware of Copy Protection DVD. This is also known as "copy prevention" or "copy restriction". What this term means for you is that it is a technical protocol that prevents copies from being made. So for any of you who want to make a living copying movies from the aforementioned services of Netflix, you need to pay attention to this. Corporations that make movies impose the Copy protection tool to prevent illegal copying from taking place. It is a criminal offense and they can and have prosecuted people.
One needs to be aware to the laws, particularly in the United States and especially for the DVD that you intend to copy. You can bet just about anything that if you're trying to copy any movie, it will have Copy Protection DVD on it.
There is one loop-hole that you can exploit though. If your intent is to make replacement copies of the movie to prevent loss or in case the original becomes scratched, this procedure is generally considered to be "ok". But if your intent is to make a small profit off of copies, then you may be in for a rude (and legal) awakening! Then you will be exposed to Copyright infringement.
The general rule on copyrights is that it protects the owner of the work (like a movie company) and gives the individual or individuals the rights and means to control and sell the material. The distribution of this can be for profit or not. If you find yourself copying material that is not yours, technically you are infringing on someone else's work. Now I know what you're saying, "everyone I know does this." And you would be absolutely right. The enforcement of copyrights is largely a futile effort. Nevertheless it is still done and you are best to keep yourself informed of copyright laws.
About the Author
Tim Cashman is an independent reviewer of consumer goods and services. You may read his blog at http://reviewdvdcopyprograms.blogspot.com/ and also check out his independent website at http://castim.bezoogle.com/pp/dvd-copy
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