Re: Asimov helps users and battles piracy!

[nathan@visi.com (Nathan Mates)]

In article <pdueck-2304980003230001@dial19.pli.mb.ca>,
Perry Dueck <pdueck@pli.mb.ca> wrote:
>Don't the end credits on most TV shows say something like (if you read all
>the fine small print that scrolls past)..."Not to be reproduced, in whole
>or in part, without permission of 'insert producers/network/etc. here'"

>I would take that as even being illegal to tape the show, even for your
>own uses....

   Within the US, under the concept of 'timeshifting' which the
Supreme court ruled in favor of, you are allowed to tape an over the
air program in its entirety and keep it for viewing up to 2
weeks. After that, it should be erased, copied over, destroyed, or the
like. In other countries, consult a local law library or suitably
clued individual.

   Of course, the legality of this 2 week period has absolutely
nothing to do with excusing the illegality and piracy on asimov, and
the blatant lies, idiocy, and inducements to steal from Rubywanker and
company. Remember, it's not slander if it's true that they're lying
their asses off and you point it out.

Nathan Mates
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