[ggp]

i have noticed that many people on this forum (solaris in particular) really hate DRM protection

so, my question is... is removing DRM Protection legal?

I know i can do it, and everyone else can with the right software

but, is it legal?

thanks
GGP

[D-Shadow]

Stripping DRM off iTunes Store files, better known by the name FairPlay, is completely legal.

Although there are tools for removing protection from WMA files, stripping DRM off the files in not legal. At least not in the States.

[solaris]

Originally Posted by ggp

i have noticed that many people on this forum (solaris in particular) really hate DRM protection

so, my question is... is removing DRM Protection legal?

I know i can do it, and everyone else can with the right software

but, is it legal?

thanks
GGP

Well, it should be

solaris

P.S. http://all-streaming-media.com/remove-DRM-protection/

[ggp]

i already have one of those programs on my PC :P

i think that removal should be legal for personal use, but not for any other use

[Gethsemane]

If you live in the USA, circumventing any encryption breaks the law (the law called "the DMCA"). To remove DRM, you have to circumvent encryption. There are a few exemptions to the law (for libraries, etc), but being a home user isn't one of them.

[solaris]

Originally Posted by Gethsemane

If you live in the USA, circumventing any encryption breaks the law (the law called "the DMCA"). To remove DRM, you have to circumvent encryption. There are a few exemptions to the law (for libraries, etc), but being a home user isn't one of them.

I guess I'm just plain lucky not being an American

solaris

[ggp]

yeah, well, technically im irish

but i live in america

so..... damn

GGP

[rocket666]

Originally Posted by solaris

I guess I'm just plain lucky not being an American

solaris

The trick to getting by in America is to understand just how completely corrupt and inefficient the government is. You're more likely to get hit by lightning than caught violating any of their stupid laws.

But most of all, just don't stick it in their face and you can get by. Don't march or protest anything. Just send some money to promote causes and let the professionals try to change things.

This is why I support music download sites with contributions

[Nightfly]

Originally Posted by solaris

I guess I'm just plain lucky not being an American

solaris

Yes you are....for the time being ............But I am optimistic for some
postive change in the near future.....


Nightfly

[ggp]

rocket, your words are amazing

they bring tears of joy to my eyes