[mythtv] virtual tuner via BitTorrent plug-in

Nick Morrott knowledgejunkie at gmail.com
Tue Apr 17 01:07:08 UTC 2007


On 16/04/07, Martin Long <mythtv at longhome.co.uk> wrote:
> Yes... but the point is, ripping or copying a CD or DVD is NOT illegal
> unless the CD or DVD is copyrighted material. A photocopier is not illegal,
> photocopying an entire novel is. A car may do speeds up to 200 miles an
> hour, but the car itself is not illegal. Rip / copy programs are not
> illegal, as, like I said, you might want to rip / copy your own personal
> material (home videos, recordings of your own band etc). Circumventing DRM,
> however is illegal in the US.
>
> However, I suppose that you could also say in the same light that
> filesharing is not illegal, if it is not copyrighted material. :S

My point exactly.

Nick
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