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Old 11-11-2005, 02:57 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Re: DVD and CD duplicating domains

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Originally Posted by Acroplex
The law allows for "back up" copies of all owned software. As long as you don't portray the DVD / CD duplication software as a means of achieving illegal duplication you should be fine.

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Yes. But if you have to break the copy protection in order to make a fair use backup copy, is this not illegal in the US under the DMCA?

Correct me if I am wrong. But is it not illegal to distribute DeCSS in the US even if it is portrayed as a means of making legal fair use back up copies?
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