2/3 Is it legal to make a copy of a rented videotape (like one from
blockbuster) for personal viewing at a later time? I rented a
video and it came with some anti-copying system that made the copy
all scrambled. I want a refund. Is that justified?
\_ are both your bain cells firing today?
\_ I'm wondering... are non-Cal students allowed access to CSUA,
because I'm really really praying this is not a Cal student.
\_ Whats wrong with the question?
\_ it's incredibly asinine
\_ your assismine
\_ Actually it's just stupid. There is no way to
scramble a copy.
\_ Are you sure? I remember reading about technology
that did just that. --dim
\_ Sure there is - many VCR's, especially dual-tape decks
detect a code on commercial videos and refuse to copy.
It is illegal after all.
\_ Um, there is a video signal out. Plug that
into another VCR instead of your TV. There,
you're done.
\_ twink
\_ if onlyt it were that simple. On commercial
videos they embed an anti-copy signal in the
vertical blanking interrupt. Newer vcr's see
that signal and refuse to write a useable copy
of the whole signal. -ERic
\_ Take CS150 with Fearing and you'll build
\_ Does the word piracy mean anything to you?
an NTSC signal reciever and you can write
your own serial video capture software
recording low quality video at .5 frame/sec
\_ They'll enforce it on your ass if they catch you trying
to sell pirate videos.
rate with no sound.
\_ How new is "newer"?
\_ Mainly this copy protection method works by modulating
the tracking so that the copy is all messed up.
The name escapes me at the moment...*vision* something.
But it sometimes will also interfere with playback,
which I assume you could get refunds for.
\_ Macrovision.
\_ Oh, and DVD's have this built in as well.
\_ No, it's not legal. However, that law is not enforced in
any way, shape or form. The video maker has every right to prevent
you from copying the tape. You can't get a refund.
\_ Crime is a crime is a crime. I suggest you report your loss of
5 sheets of acid on your claim form the next time you get robbed.
\-you know a friend's parent was involved [as an attorney]
in a case where a man didnt pay a ho because there was no contract
between him and the ho, becuase of the "against public policy" defense
to contract formation. there is a lot of pretend-lawyering about the
legality of collecting gambling debts too. --psb
\_ "a friend's parent". Sure.
\_ pimps and bookies don't worry about legalities, they
\_ Gee, thanks for the insight.
just break your thumbs or legs. -jor
\_ Gee, thanks for the innsight. |